News Stories by Category

New “Shively Commons” dining options and “The Venue at Shively” catering space anticipated to open fall semester 2026

March 31, 2026 3 min

Ohio University Culinary Services has announced that three new dining concepts and a catering space are estimated to open at the start of the fall semester.

OHIO Hockey

OHIO Hockey wins first national title in 22 years

March 30, 2026 4 min

Ohio University Hockey won the American Collegiate Hockey Association Men’s Division I National Championship on March 17, 2026. This recent victory marks the fifth title the program has won and the first since 2004.

Partnerships

Ohio University, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield expand partnership to strengthen rural healthcare workforce

March 30, 2026 4 min

Additional investment will strengthen experiential learning program to elevate care for aging and vulnerable populations

VP Johnson and Dean Gwilym accept a proclamation from Terry Johnson.

Heritage College

Ohio General Assembly honors 50th anniversary of Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

March 30, 2026 3 min

The Ohio General Assembly has recognized the 50th anniversary of the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine with a formal proclamation and commendation.

HCOM students pose in front of the Capitol in Washington D.C.

Health Advocacy

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine students advocate for health policy during DO Day 2026

March 27, 2026 2 min

Thirteen students from the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine made in-person congressional visits as part of DO Day on Capitol Hill 2026.

35 Park Place, the Honors Tutorial College

Rankings

Honors Tutorial College ranked among best honors colleges in the nation

March 25, 2026 2 min

College Transitions recently ranked OHIO’s Honors Tutorial College 12th on its list of the 50 Best Honors Colleges for 2026.

Solomon and Simon Weiss holding Match Day signs

Student Success

Heritage College medical students celebrate Match Day success, with 98% placement rate

March 24, 2026 5 min

At the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Match Day brought both anticipation and celebration as students learned where they will continue their training as physicians.

Students hold up an Ohio University sign during a football game.

Homecoming

Ohio University to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 5-10

March 24, 2026 2 min

Homecoming Week 2026 will culminate Oct. 10 with OHIO’s annual Homecoming parade, football game against Central Michigan

Athena Cinema

The Athena Cinema to host Ohio Goes to the Movies event with special guest Robin Smith

March 24, 2026 3 min

On March 29, the Athena Cinema will celebrate Ohio Goes to the Movies with a special event screening of two documentaries by OHIO alumna Robin Smith entitled “He’s Only Missing” and “Letting Go.”

OHIO Announcements

Library access links updating: action may be required before May 4, 2026

March 23, 2026 2 min

Ohio University Libraries is upgrading its access system - update your Canvas links and Zotero settings to avoid disruptions.

Athena Cinema

The Athena Cinema to participate in national evening of Science on Screen

March 18, 2026 3 min

The Athena Cinema will present “Project Hail Mary” on March 24, at 7:30 p.m., beginning with a special talk by plant molecular biologist Dr. Sarah Wyatt.

A drone image of Ohio University's Athens Campus, including Baker Center and Alden Library, with the city of Athens in the background and clouds in the sky

OHIO Community

Following review by the state, Ohio University will sunset select academic programs graduating fewer than 5 students annually

March 16, 2026 3 min

Currently enrolled students will be able to complete their degree as outlined.

First-place Three Minute Thesis winner Mihajlo Chonev, a computer science master’s student from the Russ College, who presented his thesis work, “From drones to data: A modernized machine learning approach to bridge inspection.”

Student Awards

25 grad students take the stage at Ohio University's 2026 Three Minute Thesis® finals

March 12, 2026 3 min

On March 4, 25 graduate students from across Ohio University came together in the Baker Theater to compete for first place in the 2026 Three Minute Thesis® (3MT) competition.

Concourse Syllabus

Ohio University to implement Concourse Syllabus in response to state requirements