University Community

The new ice is shown inside of Bird Arena. Two people are shown skating on the ice in the background.
OHIO Community

New floor brings new life to Bird Ice Arena

October 22, 2026 4 min

For Ohio University students and community members, the improvements to Bird Arena are providing more opportunities to use the popular recreational space.
An OHIO student works on a computer while sitting outside
OHIO Events

Register now to join the 14-Day Writing Challenge

October 22, 2026 2 min

The purpose of the free challenge is to build campus community alongside providing accountability and support in building consistent and sustainable progress on research and scholarly projects. 

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Experiential Learning

Child Development Center serves local families, plays essential role for OHIO students

October 22, 2026 4 min

The Child Development Center is well-known in the community for its outstanding work and was recognized recently with the Accreditation+ designation from the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs.

Baker University Center is surrounded by colorful trees on a Fall day
OHIO Events

OHIO to hold ‘University Updates’ event on Oct. 28

October 22, 2026 1 min

All Ohio University students, faculty and staff are invited to view the event in person at the Baker University Center or online.
Heidi DeGrace, owner of Unspoken Events Company
Student Success

OHIO Lancaster student’s Deaf-owned company named among Central Ohio’s inclusive event planning experts

October 22, 2026 6 min

OHIO Lancaster communication studies student Heidi DeGrace founded Unspoken Events Co., a Deaf-owned company focused on accessibility consulting, inclusive events, training and community engagement.
Baker Center at night
OHIO Events

OHIO community invited to Oct. 26 film screening, discussion

October 22, 2026 2 min

The film, “Free Beer Tomorrow,” will be shown at 7 p.m. at the Baker University Center Theater. After the film is shown, there will be a moderated discussion with filmmakers Julia Applegate and LuSter Singleton.
The Russ Research Opportunity Center
Research and Innovation

OHIO researchers Faiz Rahman, Savas Kaya receive $550,000 NSF award for next-generation nanolithography

October 21, 2026 2 min

Nanoscale and Quantum Phenomena Institute (NQPI) members Dr. Faiz Rahman and Dr. Savas Kaya recently received a new U.S. National Science Foundation award for their research.
Mandy Day
Faculty Experts

OHIO Chillicothe alumna Mandy Day returns to teach the next generation of nurses

October 20, 2026 4 min

More than 20 years after earning her first nursing degree from Ohio University Chillicothe, Mandy (Stanley) Day is back where her career began, helping prepare the next generation of nurses.

OHIO representative stand with community partner award winners, who are holding their awards
Community Partners

Ohio University to bring campus, community together for Engage OHIO 2026 Symposium

October 20, 2026 3 min

Ohio University will host the 2026 Engage OHIO: Community and Place-based Engagement Symposium on Nov. 5–6 at the Ohio University Inn and Conference Center.
A speaker gives a presentation in an airplane hangar while standing on a stage in front of an Ohio University plane
Research and Innovation

Electric aviation study led by OHIO researchers serves as guide for Appalachian community development

October 19, 2026 7 min

Dramatic changes underway in the aviation industry will challenge the continued ability of small public general avaition airports to serve their communities while also creating new economic opportunities for them.
Eric Masson
Research and innovation

Ohio University Chemistry Professor Eric Masson develops open-source software to advance chemical research

October 19, 2026 3 min

New computational platform, Equilibrist, simplifies complex chemical data analysis and improves the reliability and reproducibility of scientific results.
The outside of the Burtch House is decorated for Homecoming with green and white balloons, a Homecoming sign and the letters HTC
Forever OHIO

OHIO announces Paint the Town Green winners

October 16, 2026 1 min

While Bobcats of all ages dressed in green and white for Homecoming 2026, many Ohio University buildings were also decked out for the celebration.
Clock tower in autumn
OHIO Community

Margaret Boyd Scholars Program now accepting nominations for board members

October 16, 2026 1 min

The Margaret Boyd Scholars Program is now seeking University-wide faculty members to join board.
An OHIO student holds a laptop computer
OHIO Community

Understanding phishing and social engineering

October 16, 2026 1 min

In order to help students, faculty and staff protect their personal information and institutional data, Ohio University's Information Security Office has put together a helpful guide.
Colorful fall leaves surround a clock on OHIO's Athens campus
OHIO Community

Revised IRB Initial Submission Form now in place at OHIO

October 16, 2026 1 min

Ohio University’s Office of Research Compliance launched a revised IRB Initial Submission Form on Oct. 13.
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