News and Announcements

Ken Johnson
Impacting Health

Kenneth H. Johnson appointed Vice President of Health Affairs at Ohio University

In his new role, Johnson will lead efforts to advance Ohio University’s strategic priorities in health education, research and partnership across the academic health ecosystem.

Athens downtown
City of Athens

City of Athens provides home safety tips for off-campus students leaving town for winter break

The City of Athens has provided the following home safety and security tips for community members and off-campus students who are planning to leave Athens at any time during the approaching winter break period.

An Ohio University cybersecurity student explores a cyber-physical environment through virtual reality.
Cybersecurity

Training the next generation of cybersecurity professionals: OHIO to enrich cybersecurity curriculum with innovative NIST grant

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently awarded Ohio University’s J. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies with $100,000 in grant funding to enhance OHIO’s cybersecurity curriculum and have it serve as a global model.

A nurse looks at a laptop in a hospital room
Nursing

Ohio University’s online RN to BSN program refreshes curriculum to meet the demands of today’s nursing profession

Nursing education has changed at all levels. When the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) released its updated Essentials in 2021, it reshaped expectations for how nursing programs prepare today’s workforce.

Brotherhood Dance
Dance

Brother(hood) Dance blends cultural research in dance, agriculture and technology

Co-led by School of Dance professor Ricarrdo Hunter-Valentine, “Black in the Water” is the second work in Brother(hood) Dance’s Environmental Justice Trilogy, using a series of thematic “puddles” to examine the relationship between water and Black communities in Ohio.

Students paint during art event to mark World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week
Health and Wellness

Art meets antibiotic resistance

The Infectious and Tropical Disease Institute (ITDI) at Ohio University turned science into art recently, hosting a painting event to mark World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness week.

Participants of the 2025 Rural Health Scholars Retreat
Health and Wellness

Rural Health Scholars Retreat tackles obstetrical challenges in Ohio

Rural Ohio continues to face significant challenges in providing obstetrical care, a reality highlighted at the 2025 Rural Health Scholars Retreat hosted by the Heritage College.

Human Resources

University emergency closure policy reminder

As the winter weather season begins, Ohio University Human Resources wants to remind the OHIO community about the University’s emergency closure procedures.

Winter 2025
Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's November 2025 Newsmakers

Ohio University recognized Lawrence Witmer and Jim Strode as November 2025 Faculty Newsmakers.

Cutler Hall
Student Success

Ohio University awarded federal TRIO Student Support Services Grant to advance student access and success

Ohio University has been awarded a five-year, $1.3 million grant for a TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Streamers fall from the Convocation Center ceiling while  President Lori Stewart Gonzalez congratulates a large crowd of graduates at Spring Commencemenbt
Commencement

Ohio University to celebrate Fall Commencement on Dec. 13; announces Spring 2026 Commencement schedule

More than 950 students are expected to participate in Ohio University’s Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 13.

 Green STEM afterschool club
Education

Stevens Literacy Center renamed the Stevens Center for Literacy and STEM Education, amplifying research, outreach and collaboration; open house set for Dec. 4

The Stevens Literacy Center has been renamed the Stevens Center for Literacy and STEM Education, reflecting its expanded focus on research, STEM collaboration and community partnerships.

Paul Barte
Faculty Retirement

OHIO organist and music faculty Paul Barte to retire this December

Paul T. Barte, who has been a fixture of the music faculty in the School of Music since 1997, teaching organ, music history classes and more, will retire this December.

Kenny G
Performing Arts and Concert Series

Kenny G brings smooth jazz holiday magic to OHIO on Dec. 8

On Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m., the renowned saxophonist Kenny G will bring The Miracles of Holiday and Hits Tour 2025 to the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.

Athena Cinema Winter 2025
Athena Cinema

Athena Cinema kicks off season of giving with 13th annual Holiday Film Series

The Athena Cinema will support Athens’ food pantries and provide low-cost family screenings for the community as it kicks off its annual Holiday Film Series beginning Friday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m.

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