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An OHIO student relaxes on a park bench while water from the pond sprays into the air at Emeriti Park on a spring day

OHIO News announces its newsletter distribution schedule for summer 2026 holidays

May 14, 2026 1 min

University Communications and Marketing has announced its summer holiday distribution schedule for its OHIO News and OHIO Employee News newsletters.

The cohort members of the Voinovich Academy OCPM stand together.

Developing Leaders

Voinovich Academy: Building Ohio’s leaders of today and tomorrow

May 13, 2026 7 min

Ohio University's Voinovich Academy for Excellence in Public Service provides indispensable opportunities to boost leaders in Appalachian communities and beyond.

Alumni Leaders

OHIO graduate discusses career in public service, offers words of advice

May 13, 2026 3 min

Joe Brehm dedicates his career to regional conservation and environmental education, building on the foundations he laid during his time at the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service.

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Class of 2026

Ohio University Southern celebrates Class of 2026 at Graduation Recognition Ceremony

May 13, 2026 6 min

Ohio University Southern celebrated its newest graduates at the annual Graduation Recognition Ceremony.

online students meeting at OU Dublin campus

OHIO Online Community

Building belonging at scale: OHIO Online’s new approach to student connection

May 13, 2026 2 min

OHIO Online students met for an in-person networking event at Ohio University's Dublin Integrated Education Center to continue to strengthen the online Bobcat community.

Cutler Hall is shown surrounded by colorful trees on a sunny day in the spring

OHIO Awards

Ohio University recognizes faculty, administrative leaders for excellence in community engagement

May 13, 2026 3 min

Ohio University’s Center for Community Impact has announced the faculty and administrator winners of the 2025–26 Community Engaged Awards.

An OHIO faculty member leads a discussion at Armory Park in Athens

OHIO Events

Call for proposals for Engage OHIO 2026: Community and Place-Based Engagement Symposium

May 13, 2026 2 min

The symposium will showcase the depth and breadth of university-community collaboration advancing student learning, strengthening communities and contributing to the public good.

Tracy Watson and Corey Boby stand with the Rufus mascot while inside the Baker University Center Ballroom

Dedicated Faculty

Loving math, living the dream

May 12, 2026 3 min

Tracy Watson and Corey Boby are known for their love of teaching and their dedication to helping OHIO students succeed, and now they have created a new award that will continue to help students for years to come.

Ohio University Music Industry Summit 2026

OHIO Events

OHIO Music Industry Summit continues to draw students, alumni and professionals

May 12, 2026 4 min

The Ohio University Music Industry Summit returned for its eighth consecutive year featuring a diverse group of prominent artists and music industry professionals. The conference drew an eclectic group of attendees from OHIO students and alumni, to seasoned industry professionals, to high school students and everyone in between.

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Firsthand experience

Learning on the road: Bobcats explore the world on spring break

May 12, 2026 8 min

Ohio University students excelled academically in their classes and research during the spring semester, but many also took part in incredible learning experiences across the globe.

College Green is covered with international flags, while the trees are green and white on a spring day, in this image taken above from a drone

Student Opportunities

TRIO program helps students succeed in college, prepare for careers

May 12, 2026 3 min

Ohio University students are encouraged to learn about how the TRIO program can help them succeed in college, while also preparing them for careers after graduation.

Students stand outdoors in small groups with clip boards

Community Events

Lawrence County students trade classrooms for the forest

May 11, 2026 5 min

Nearly 100 Lawrence County students spent a day testing water, studying soil, identifying wildflowers and cleaning up Wayne National Forest — and earned service hours doing it.

OHIO Announcements

University Human Resources temporary relocation to Grover Center W111

May 8, 2026 1 min

To support building repairs in Grosvenor Hall and Grosvenor West, University Human Resources (UHR) has temporarily relocated for a short period this spring.