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OHIO Online Business bachelor's degree ranks #2 for affordability

October 20, 2023 4 min

Ohio University's online business bachelor's degree program has been ranked #2 in the nation for its affordability by OnlineU.com in 2023. Learn more about the benefits of an online degree from OHIO.

Ohio University launches President's Opportunity Promise Award

October 19, 2023 3 min

The award, which was announced by President Gonzalez during her Investiture Ceremony on Oct. 18., will increase higher education access for qualifying Pell-eligible students in Athens County, and all contiguous Ohio counties, to attend Ohio University tuition-free.

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Ohio University and state of Ohio partner in fight against opioid overdoses

October 18, 2023 5 min

Across the United States, accidental fentanyl ingestion is taking the lives of thousands of young adults. Ohio University is leading an initiative with the state of Ohio to make naloxone accessible.

DISIRE program opens doors for undergraduate researchers to study under diabetes experts

October 17, 2023 6 min

This past summer, the transformative program known as the Diabetes Institute Summer Interprofessional Research Experience welcomed eight undergraduate students to the Ohio University campus in Athens.

Four OHIO students awarded diversity scholarships from Nationwide

October 16, 2023 5 min

Nationwide has awarded four OHIO students with Diversity First Awards, aimed at recognizing and celebrating diversity, provide financial support, and enable students to prepare for their careers.

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Health

Ohio University’s Physician Assistant program ranked No. 1 in Ohio

October 16, 2023 3 min

Ohio University's Physician Assistant program has been ranked #1 in the state of Ohio by nursingprocess.org. OHIO’s 27-month, full-time master’s degree program aims to provide physician assistants training to address the healthcare needs in underserved urban and rural communities.

The Inauguration and Investiture of Dr. Lori Stewart Gonzalez - 23rd President of Ohio University

Ohio University gears up for the historic Investiture of President Lori Stewart Gonzalez

October 12, 2023 4 min

All OHIO students, faculty, staff alumni and friends are invited to join the University at any and all events as it recognizes its historic past, embraces its present and looks forward to a bright future under the leadership of President Gonzalez.

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Rankings and Recognitions

Ohio University recognized with Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award for sixth consecutive year

October 12, 2023 3 min

OHIO is one of 108 colleges and universities across the country to receive this national award from "INSIGHT Into Diversity" magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.

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International Education Week to highlight 50th anniversary of Chubu University partnership, importance of global education

October 11, 2023 6 min

Bridging past achievements and future connections, Ohio University continues to cement its commitment to global education by celebrating a special milestone during International Education Week (IEW): five decades of an enriching partnership with Chubu University.

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Ohio University selects Collins Career Technical Center for Proctorville Center building purchase

October 11, 2023 3 min

The CCTC, one of the largest career technical centers in the State of Ohio, is a fully accredited education center that provides employers and adult learners with increased opportunities for workforce training, certification and credentials across numerous, in-demand professional fields.

Ohio University Board of Trustees to receive enrollment update, learn about development of OHIO’s distinctive place-based curriculum

October 10, 2023 4 min

The Ohio University Board of Trustees will receive an enrollment update and learn about how OHIO is developing and leveraging opportunities for increased place-based learning during the Oct. meetings

200 Schoonover Center gets historic journalism designation

October 6, 2023 2 min

The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) has named 1 Ohio University, 200 Schoonover Center in Athens, Ohio as a Historic Site in Journalism. The address is the location for the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University, one of the oldest journalism schools in the nation.

Scripps students earn top awards at national journalism convention

October 4, 2023 2 min

The Ohio University chapter of The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) earned a top honor this September in Las Vegas, bringing home the SPJ’s Campus Program of the Year Award.

Heritage College researcher receives funding to explore potential treatment for Type 1 diabetes

October 4, 2023 3 min

Craig Nunemaker, Ph.D., associate professor, Osteopathic Heritage Foundation Ralph S. Licklider, D.O., Endowed Faculty Fellow in Diabetes and Islet Biology, and principal investigator of the Nunemaker Lab at the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, received funding to research a dual-acting molecule with potential to treat type 1 diabetes.

Reminder: Nationwide emergency alert test to occur Oct. 4 at approximately 2:20 p.m.

October 3, 2023 1 min

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct a nationwide emergency alert test that is aimed at ensuring the effectiveness of its national emergency alert systems.

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