News Stories by Category

Two days, one film

April 1, 2026 5 min

Despite a Level 2 snowstorm, filmmakers pushed through the conditions to collaborate, create and complete short films during the 24th annual 48-Hour Shootout.

Preparing For Careers

From inspired student to future educator: OHIO Eastern student's journey comes full circle

March 31, 2026 4 min

Lacey Dobson, an Ohio University Eastern education student, was inspired by her former teachers to pursue a career in education and is now preparing to give back to her local community.

Two students lead the program at the 2025 Leadership Awards

Student Leaders

University community invited to 43rd Annual Leadership Awards

March 31, 2026 2 min

The Ohio University community is invited to the 43rd Annual Leadership Awards on April 8, 2026, in the Baker University Center Ballroom.

Culinary Services

New “Shively Food Hall” dining options and “The Venue at Shively” catering space anticipated to open fall semester 2026

March 31, 2026 3 min

Ohio University Culinary Services has announced that three new dining concepts and a catering space are estimated to open at the start of the fall semester.

A student reading at the Drop Everything and Read event

Reading hour

'DEAR' readers: Picking your next book

March 31, 2026 3 min

During monthly "Drop Everything And Read" gatherings, students set aside an hour to read for pleasure. We got their recommendations.

Student Org

New student organization combats food insecurity in Athens area

March 31, 2026 2 min

Bobcats Fighting Hunger brings OHIO students together to address a regional concern

Public Service

‘Becoming The Voinovich School' spotlights partnership model for high-impact public service

March 31, 2026 6 min

Author Greg Browning, a former chair of the Ohio University Board of Trustees, saw the need for documenting the history of the school while providing a model for other institutions to follow.

Student Success

OHIO Chillicothe student prepares for a career serving others

March 31, 2026 4 min

When Alisa Phillips returned to Ohio University Chillicothe more than a decade after first starting her degree, she brought with her years of life experience, a thriving business and a renewed sense of purpose.

Student Success

Student teachers build confidence, community at OHIO Chillicothe

March 30, 2026 2 min

Ohio University Chillicothe seniors Ava Eldridge and Kylie Fink are discovering what it takes to lead their own classrooms as they prepare for their careers in education.

Individuals dance together while music plays and one person wears a costume

Student Experiences

OHIO social work students dive into Costa Rican culture, community service

March 30, 2026 5 min

A group of social work and interdisciplinary students from the Athens and regional campuses participated in a cultural immersion and service-learning experience in Costa Rica during Spring Break 2026.

Students listening to a talk about infrastructure in historic Dublin, OH.

Experiential Learning

Urban geography students take field trip to central Ohio

March 28, 2026 5 min

Urban planning students visited a data center, suburban downtown, and gentrifying neighborhoods in central Ohio.

A man works on a computer while sitting at a table outside

OHIO Community

Understanding the risks of AI tools: Protecting your data, devices at Ohio University

March 27, 2026 3 min

While AI tools can be incredibly helpful, it’s important to understand the risks involved when sharing information with them - especially as we work to safeguard University data and maintain compliance.

Cutler Hall is surrounded by colorful trees on the College Green on a day in fall

OHIO Community

Ohio University to launch redesigned faculty, staff profiles this summer

March 27, 2026 2 min

This spring and summer, Ohio University’s University Communications and Marketing (UCM) Web Team will lead a comprehensive redesign of faculty and staff profiles across ohio.edu.

OHIO Announcements

Faculty can begin entering Fall Semester required course syllabus information in Canvas March 30

March 27, 2026 4 min

Ohio University faculty can begin entering required syllabus information for Fall Semester 2026–27 beginning March 30 in Canvas.

An OHIO student is shown wearing a graduation cap that says "There's No Place Like HOUme at Fall Commencement 2023

OHIO Events

Volunteers needed for Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies

March 27, 2026 1 min

Ohio University is looking for volunteers to support the Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies.

University Community