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Ohio University mourns the death of President Emeritus Robert Glidden

December 7, 2023 6 min

Ohio University President Emeritus Dr. Robert Glidden, whose lifelong commitment to academic discovery and research and the advocacy of institutional accreditation forever impacted higher education, passed away on December 5, 2023.

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University community encouraged to submit their Mission and Vision survey feedback on or before December 10

December 1, 2023 1 min

Because their completion goal is on an accelerated timeline (February 2024), the Mission and Vision Refresh Committee plans to meet before OHIO’s Winter Closure period.

Ohio University’s Digital Enterprise Collaboratory provides new Digital Transformation Center with cutting-edge technologies

December 1, 2023 3 min

OHIO prioritizes research both inside the University and out, providing the University of Dayton Research Institute’s new Digital Transformation Center with access to cutting-edge software tools.

OHIO Southern to host creative fantasy, sci-fi workshops

November 29, 2023 3 min

OHIO Southern offers two creative workshops to campus and community free of charge. Map making (Nov. 30) will take place in the library while sci-fi writing (Dec. 8) will happen over Zoom.

Innovation in action: Alumni fund award to incubate student research

November 29, 2023 3 min

One OHIO student entrepreneur will win $5,000 to help transform their life sciences idea into reality.

John Hutchison and his beautiful Percheron horses

The Athena Cinema to host the annual Holiday Film Series and Canned Food Drive at The Ridges

November 28, 2023 2 min

The Athena Cinema’s eleventh annual Holiday Film Series and Canned Food Drive will bring Christmas Classics to the big screen, only this year in a new setting.

Nominations open for 41st annual Leadership Awards program

November 27, 2023 2 min

Nominations are now being accepted for the 41st annual Leadership Awards program to recognize students and student organizations who demonstrate exceptional commitment to the OHIO community.

Ohio University Kids on Campus awarded three new grants totaling $2.5 million

November 21, 2023 3 min

Thanks to Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center grants administered by the Ohio Department of Education, $2.5 million in total, Kids on Campus will continue to offer its services to school districts in Southeast Ohio.

Ohio University Chillicothe nursing students embrace VR for real-world patient care insights

November 20, 2023 4 min

Nursing students at OHIO Chillicothe gain valuable experience caring for patients through simulations involving manikins, actors, medical equipment, and now through a new virtual reality platform.

Research and Creative Activity

Elevating research at Ohio University

November 20, 2023 1 min

OHIO is making intentional steps to sustain and grow its sponsored research funding and provide the support necessary to further elevate the University’s ongoing commitments to research, scholarship and discovery.

the bachelor of science nursing program at Ohio University welcomes and celebrates new students each year

OHIO's 100% online nursing degree maintains top ranking: #1 RN to BSN program in the U.S. among public universities

November 17, 2023 3 min

OHIO's award-winning, fully online RN to BSN program prides itself on both its flexibility and affordability. Because the program is designed for nurses already working in the field, students enrolled in the program can graduate in as little as a year while maintaining a full-time working schedule.

A group of Ohio University students participate in an outdoor leaders exercise

University opens applications for faculty-student engagement microgrants

November 17, 2023 2 min

Ohio University is accepting applications to fund initiatives that will strengthen bonds between faculty and first-year students outside the traditional classroom environment.

An Ohio University student is shown using virtual reality equipment in the GRID Lab

OHIO ranked in Top 50 in U.S. for virtual reality and game development

November 16, 2023 4 min

The annual rankings also list OHIO in the Top 25 nationally among public colleges and universities, and among the Top 10 in the Midwest.

Vice Chancellor Gary Cates, Ohio Department of Higher Education with Patton College of Education faculty and staff members.

OHIO AWARDS

Aspire program wins ODHE Chancellor's Award for outstanding student performance

November 16, 2023 2 min

The 2024 Chancellor’s Award was presented to the Patton College of Education’s Stevens Literacy Center.

A photo of food pantry shelves filled with cereals, canned good, baking items, spices, coffee and other items

Support the OHIO community through Kindness is Food campaign

November 15, 2023 2 min

For the over 500 users of Ohio University’s food pantry, Cats’ Cupboard, the basic needs resources the University provides can be life changing.

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