College of Business Stories

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.

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 Events

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. 
A graphic of the 2026 Ohio Univeristy Music Industry Summit featuring keynote artists Blood Orange (Dev Hynes), The Crane Wives and Lucius.
Music Industry Summit

Eighth annual Ohio University Music Industry Summit to feature keynote artists Blood Orange, Lucius and The Crane Wives

March 25, 2026 7 min

OHIO's Music Industry Summit, the premier music industry conference in the Midwest returns on April 14-16, 2026, offering something for everyone: from seasoned industry professionals to high school students and everyone in between.
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Homecoming

Ohio University to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 5-10

March 24, 2026 2 min

Homecoming Week 2026 will culminate Oct. 10 with OHIO’s annual Homecoming parade, football game against Central Michigan
Dr. Adam Rapp
Faculty Awards

Mid-American Conference honors Dr. Adam Rapp with Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success

March 19, 2026 3 min

Dr. Adam Rapp, professor of sales and executive director of the Ralph and Luci Schey Sales Centre, has been honored by the Mid-American Conference with the Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success.
Copeland Hall and Uptown Athens are shown on a fall day
OHIO Events

OHIO hosting information sessions for J'COB College Experience Summer Program

March 5, 2026 2 min

The J'COB College Experience Summer Program at Ohio University (July 18-25, 2026) on the Athens Campus is an exceptional leadership development opportunity for students.
100 dollar bills frozen under a sheet of ice.
Faculty Experts

Sports betting surges during 2026 Winter Olympics, OHIO expert believes 2028 Summer Games will see more wagers

March 4, 2026 5 min

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina drew the largest U.S. audience for a Winter Games in more than a decade. Ohio University Professor and sports betting expert Jim Strode believes that increased wagers on Olympic events may be a contributor to this surge in viewership.
Three participants in the Leader Games Challenge wear Amazing Race shirts and look over information about the game while standing in Walter Rotunda
Student Opportunities

OHIO students race to the finish line in 'Amazing Race' event

March 4, 2026 6 min

The Walter Center for Strategic Leadership hosted the Leader Games Challenge on Feb. 13, transforming part of Ohio University into an action-packed competition inspired by “The Amazing Race.”
Representatives of the OHIO - LAIOB partnership stand together for a photo in front of an OHIO banner
Student Success

College of Business and LAIOB celebrate 10 years of partnership, student success

March 3, 2026 3 min

The goal was to create an executive education experience that would open global opportunities for international professionals and strengthen the connection between Brazil and the United States.
Caden Mayle
Community Impact

Efforts to promote prehistoric earthworks in region continue with OHIO research

March 3, 2026 5 min

The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks in Ohio gained recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023,
Birds-eye view of the Appalachian Mountains.
Venture Capital & Entrepreneurship

Regional investing fund provides new opportunities for students

February 28, 2026 5 min

Three OHIO students were awarded prestigious fellowships through the Appalachian Emerging Investors Fund.
Debbie Antonelli
Alumni Leaders

Debbie Antonelli named OHIO’s 2026 Charles R. Higgins Distinguished Alumnus

February 26, 2026 4 min

Debbie Antonelli, a nationally respected men’s and women’s college basketball analyst for ESPN and CBS, will be honored during OHIO’s Sports Administration Symposium in May at Ohio University.
AI Symposium
Rankings

Ohio University’s Online MBA in Artificial Intelligence ranked 11th nationally

February 23, 2026 3 min

OHIO's Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Artificial Intelligence has been ranked 11th in the nation in the 2026 Best Online MBA in Artificial Intelligence rankings by MastersInAI.org.
Cutler Hall on College Green.
Student awards

Three OHIO students win cybersecurity fellowship

February 23, 2026 3 min

Three students were honored by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association with a year-long fellowship that includes professional accreditation and a scholarship.
Carly Leatherwood
OHIO Community

Leatherwood selected to join Leadership Ohio’s distinguished Class of 2026 fellows

February 20, 2026 3 min

Carly Leatherwood, who serves as Chief of Staff to OHIO President Dr. Lori Stewart Gonzalez, has more than 25 years of communications and marketing experience and possesses a strong background in public service.

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