University Community

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Faculty Mentors

Registration now open for Faculty as Mentors certification program

August 7, 2026 1 min

The Faculty as Mentors faculty development certification program recognizes the central role of faculty mentorship in fostering student success and advancing OHIO’s Dynamic Strategy.

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Supporting Students

Ohio University Libraries announces second year of Zero Cost Textbook Program

August 7, 2026 2 min

The Zero Cost Textbook Program lowers the cost of higher education for OHIO students by replacing commercial textbooks with Open Educational Resources and library-licensed content. 
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Outstanding Employees

OHIO Business Service Center honors employees

August 7, 2026 1 min

The OHIO Business Service Center held its second annual Employee Appreciation event on July 8. 
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OHIO Community

What you need to know about securely destroying data

August 7, 2026 1 min

The process of securely erasing data from a device is referred to as sanitizing digital media. This is an important step in the proper handling of sensitive data stored on computers, USB drives, phones, etc.
Mike Lafreniere
OHIO Announcements

Dean Lafreniere to lead OHIO Chillicothe's next chapter

August 7, 2026 4 min

Dr. Lewatis McNeal, vice provost for Regional Higher Education, has announced the appointment of Michael Lafreniere as dean of campus and community engagement at Ohio University Chillicothe.
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OHIO Events

Helping state’s older adults deal with extreme weather the focus of latest free Project ECHO seminars hosted by OHIO’s Voinovich School

August 7, 2026 2 min

How Ohio’s rapidly aging population can better cope with heat waves, flooding and increasingly severe storms is the subject of a new six-part Project ECHO webinar series starting in September.

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Ohio University Press

Ohio University Press receives gift to support global scholarship in African Studies

August 6, 2026 2 min

Ohio University Press is pleased to announce a generous gift from Steve Howard, OHIO director emeritus of African Studies, to support the publication of scholarship in African studies.

Dr. Holly Raffle
Dedicated Faculty

MPA Professor Holly Raffle finds reward in community prevention efforts, watching OHIO students advance healthy initiatives

August 6, 2026 6 min

Dr. Holly Raffle came back to OHIO for what she thought was going to be a year and never left – much to the benefit of community prevention programs and the students she has mentored over the years.
Benny McCament
Alumni Leaders

McCament continues history of service to OHIO with membership on Voinovich School Advisory Board

August 6, 2026 4 min

Benny McCament parlayed a Master of Science in Environmental Studies degree from OHIO into a successful career with the state and now a leadership role with a key federal advocacy group on mining issues.
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Teaching Excellence

OHIO faculty invited to register for Ramp Up to Instruction sessions

August 6, 2026 1 min

Before each fall semester, Ramp Up to Instruction offers Ohio University faculty dedicated time to enhance upcoming courses.
Academic Engagement Center
OHIO Community

OHIO to host reception for Vice President Lyn Redington on Aug. 10

August 6, 2026 1 min

Ohio University will host a reception for Vice President of Student Affairs Lyn Redington on Monday, Aug. 10.
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Career Services

OHIO Online launches new virtual Career Hub

August 5, 2026 4 min

OHIO Online’s Career Services recently launched the Career Hub – a new, virtual space in Canvas for online students to explore career support offerings.

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Community Partners

Sugar Bush Foundation to host Community and University Idea Sharing Event ahead of 2027–2028 funding cycle

August 4, 2026 2 min

The Sugar Bush Foundation will host a Community and University Idea Sharing event on Friday, Aug. 28, ahead of opening its 2027–2028 funding cycle.
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OHIO Events

OHIO Chillicothe celebrates 80 years

August 3, 2026 4 min

Ohio University Chillicothe is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year with an open house celebration on Thursday, September 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
James Beatty
Student Experiences

Communications major applies skills, gains critical experience as intern in national park

August 3, 2026 5 min

Growing up in Chillicothe, James Beatty visited Hopewell Culture National Historical Park on class trips and family outings, never imagining that he would one day intern there.

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