University Community

Riya Jacob receives the Rudy Leadership Award at the Leadership Awards Ceremony in the Baker University Center Ballroom
Student Leaders

43rd Annual Leadership Awards continue tradition of spotlighting student initiative

Ohio University honored student leaders and outstanding student organizations during the 43rd Annual Leadership Awards ceremony on April 9, 2026, in the Baker University Center Ballroom. 

Ava Wood
Student Leaders

Ohio University student Ava Wood receives statewide Charles J. Ping Student Service Award

This statewide honor recognizes outstanding undergraduate leadership in community service and civic engagement.

Brianna Merkel
Preparing For Careers

From classroom to critical care: Nursing student prepares for career in emergency medicine

Through clinical experience and faculty support, Brianna Merkel developed the skills and confidence needed for patient care, reflecting the strength of Ohio University Eastern’s nursing program.

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University Updates

OHIO leaders discuss Dynamic Strategy progress, share overview of University operating budget and more during April 9 ‘University Updates’

Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez hosted the fifth and final “University Updates” event of the academic year on Thursday, April 9.

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Alumni Leaders

Lastery-Butler promotes career pathways as Voinovich School Advisory Board member

Jasmine Lastery-Butler credits her time spent at Ohio University with setting her on the path to a top job in U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown’s office. She wants to now help current students reach their career goals.

William Smith
Student Success

From inspiration to impact: Preparing to lead the next generation

Inspired by a family of educators and strengthened through hands-on classroom experiences, William Smith is preparing to begin his teaching career in Belmont County.

Cary Cooper
Alumni Leaders

Voinovich School Advisory Board service a continuation of Cooper’s OHIO legacy

One of the longest serving members on the Advisory Board for the George V. Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service keeps going to bat for Ohio University, even in retirement.

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OHIO Announcements

Reminder: 2026-27 Benefits Open Enrollment for OHIO employees

The 2026-27 annual Benefits Open Enrollment period is currently underway for Ohio University employees, and several information sessions will be held for faculty and staff.

Spring Cutler Hall
OHIO Community

Learn more about OHIO’s Information Security Committee

The Information Security Governance Standing Committee is charged annually by the IT Leadership Team and is empowered to inform strategy and decision rights for all University information security matters.

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OHIO Community

Students, faculty, staff invited to participate in internet safety training

The Ohio University Information Security Office and University Compliance have created a resource to help students, faculty and staff stay safe online.

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Student Success

Field fair prepares Ohio University Chillicothe social work students for practical experiences

Ohio University Chillicothe social work majors recently participated in a social work field fair to connect with community and governmental agencies and learn about areas of social work practice.

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Professional Development

Center for Community Impact announces Fall 2026 Community-Engaged Scholars Program

OHIO's Center for Community Impact is recruiting for the Fall 2026 Community-Engaged Scholars Program, a cohort-based training that prepares instructors to integrate service-learning into their courses. 

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Supporting Students

Ohio University Libraries offers new resource for studying, research support

Ohio University Libraries encourages students, faculty and staff to try LibKey Nomad, a free browser extension that provides one-click access to full-text articles.

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Supporting Students

Learn more about recent changes to federal student financial aid programs

The OHIO Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships has created a web resource to explain how the changes will impact prospective and current undergraduate and graduate students.

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OHIO Events

OHIO community invited to April 20 lecture on struggle for Black voting rights in 1800s Ohio

All students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to the Central Region Humanities Center Spring Lecture on Monday, April 20.

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