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Louisa Vilela speaks while sitting in a chair on the stage at the LEAD Live event, while Grace Cantwell and Kasielle Carroll sit in chairs nearby on the stage.

OHIO students talk with, learn from inspiring leader at Lead Live event

March 25, 2026 7 min

Students from the Walter Center for Strategic Leadership had the opportunity to learn from Louisa Vilela, the CEO and founder of the Latin America Institute of Business — better known as LAIOB.

Career Services

OHIO Online Career Services launching new AI tool during spring semester

March 25, 2026 5 min

OHIO Online Career Services is partnering with the Ohio University Alumni Association to launch a new AI tool that will revolutionize how students and alumni approach their job searches.

Alumni Leaders

Alumni profile: A commitment to public service

March 25, 2026 3 min

For Sherri Oliver, public service is not just a professional sector, it is a lifelong commitment to the people and communities of Southeast Ohio.

OHIO Community

OHIO mourns the passing of Judge William T. Newman Jr.

March 25, 2026 1 min

Ohio University mourns the passing of Judge William T. Newman Jr., an Emeritus Trustee of The Ohio University Foundation Board.

EIR Robb Roby talking with an interviewer at the front of a lecture hall during his "No Straight Line to Success" Fireside chat

Alumni connections

Expert in Residence program connects OHIO students with leaders

March 25, 2026 3 min

The Expert in Residence (EIR) program is bringing accomplished industry leaders back to campus to engage directly with students, offering one-on-one engagements, professional insight and real-world experience beyond the classroom.

Community Collaboration

The resurgence of relaxing reading

March 24, 2026 2 min

In an effort to get more students to read for fun and relaxation, Alden Library and the Athens County Public Library collaborated to offer a rotating collection of leisure reading titles available on the fourth floor of Alden.

An OHIO student with a suitcase waits outside of a GoBus parked near Baker University Center, Bird Arena and the Aquatic Center

OHIO Community

GoBus expansion provides new transportation options for OHIO community

March 23, 2026 2 min

The GoBus routes are expanding in the state of Ohio, providing new transportation options for Ohio University students, faculty and staff.

A man in a green shirt sitting down in a chair outside.

Faculty Excellence

How an OHIO Distinguished Professor helps students build this critical skill

March 23, 2026 4 min

From the D.C. punk scene to receiving OHIO's highest faculty honor, Kevin Mattson connects yesterday's political events with the challenges of today.

OHIO students walk underneath colorful trees in Fall on OHIO's Athens Campus

Alumni Success

OHIO alumni move successfully into environmental careers

March 23, 2026 6 min

Recent graduates with a Master of Science in Environmental Studies degree from OHIO’s George V. Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service are seeing their academic work pay off quickly with jobs in the private sector.

a group of 11 students and faculty members (total) in front of the Tower Bridge in London

Study away

From place to pedagogy

March 23, 2026 3 min

Two Ohio University education students share how the UK Storytelling in Education program inspired them to use more immersive storytelling techniques and cultural insights in their classrooms.

Outstanding Employees

Martha Tanedo to retire after 17 years of service at Ohio University

March 23, 2026 2 min

Martha Tanedo, assistant director of financial aid advising, will retire June 1, 2026, after more than 17 years of service at Ohio University.

Ohio University's Athens campus in the fall

Ohio University Press

Swallow Press, Hindman Settlement School to launch Hindman Seedbed Series in 2027

March 20, 2026 2 min

The Hindman Seedbed Series is a new publishing initiative celebrating the depth and diversity of Appalachian writing.

Baker University Center and the pond in front of it. The pond shows a reflection of the building

OHIO Events

OHIO to honor administrative employees May 5

March 20, 2026 1 min

The Outstanding Administrator and Administrative Service Awards Ceremony for 2026 will take place on Tuesday, May 5, from 2-4 p.m. in the Baker University Center Ballroom.

Faculty excellence

NQPI Faculty Spotlight: Professor Alexander (Sasha) Govorov as a Fulbright Scholar at UTT

March 20, 2026 3 min

Professor Alexander (Sasha) Govorov, Distinguished Professor of Physics at Ohio University and a longstanding member of NQPI, is currently visiting the Université de Technologie de Troyes (UTT), France, as a Fulbright Scholar.

Student Success

Ohio University Eastern senior advocates for women, communities through social work

March 20, 2026 4 min

Ohio University Eastern senior Grace Moore has built her college experience around advocacy, community engagement and a passion for helping others.

University Community