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Kiplinger Fellows

Kiplinger Program in Public Affairs Journalism announces 2026 fellows

February 5, 2026 4 min

Thirty-two journalists from across the globe were named 2026 Kiplinger Fellows. This year's Kiplinger Program in Public Affairs Journalism will focus on “Saving Local News: A Practical Guide.”

Richard Stevens talks to students on Ohio University's Athens campus
OHIO Alumni

Paying it forward from a paper-route past: How Richard Stevens supports the next generation of journalists

February 4, 2026 4 min

Richard Stevens’ career in journalism began with a Cleveland paper route and led to a degree from Ohio University. Now, through the Richard J. Stevens Scholarship in Journalism, he is giving back. The scholarship helps students gain the time and financial stability needed for hands-on reporting, student media, and experiential learning that prepare them for careers in journalism.
The winners of the Eco Challenge, along with advisors, hold trophies while standing on stage at the Eco Challenge, and a 1st Place graphic is shown behind them
Student Success

OHIO students come up with innovative ideas in annual Eco Challenge

February 4, 2026 4 min

The Eco Challenge offers students a unique experiential learning opportunity, allowing participants to be active problem-solvers in their community.

A representation of artificial intelligence listening to music.
Faculty Experts

Convenient personalization or death of organic discovery? Streaming algorithms have reshaped how we listen to music

February 3, 2026 6 min

Nearly every music streaming platform increasingly relies on artificial intelligence-driven algorithms. School of Media Arts and Studies Director Josh Antonuccio discusses AI's role in the age of personalized music curation.
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Alumni Leaders

OHIO Chillicothe welcomes Distinguished Alumni Award nominations

February 2, 2026 2 min

Ohio University Chillicothe is seeking nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award, presented to Ohio University Chillicothe alumni who are making a significant impact as leaders in their community.
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Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO’s 2025 Newsmakers wrapped: A look back on faculty in the media in 2025

January 22, 2026 5 min

In a year marked by technological change, innovations in science and renewed curiosity about our past and future, faculty emerged as essential voices helping audiences make sense of the world.
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Emerging Tech

Ohio University ranked among top AR/VR schools in the nation by Animation Career Review

January 15, 2026 3 min

Ohio University’s McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies in the Scripps College of Communication has earned national recognition in the rapidly growing field of immersive technology.

An OHIO student holds balloons on Court Street
National Recognitions

Ohio University receives 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

January 15, 2026 4 min

The CE Classification represents the leading framework for institutional assessment and recognition of community engagement in U.S. higher education. Awarded following a rigorous self-study process, this classification has recognized outstanding community engagement for 19 years.
Media Arts and Studies Associate Professor Brian Plow and Media Arts Production students work the LED Wall.
Virtual Production

The future of media is virtual: OHIO students experience revolutionary LED Wall

January 14, 2026 6 min

Ohio University students have recently gained access to an impressive 21-foot-wide by 12-foot-tall LED Wall. This acquisition gives students the ability to travel the streets of a bustling metropolis, a picturesque landscape and a sci-fi wasteland all within OHIO’s Radio-Television Communications Building.
a wide shot of OHIO's campus at sunset
Best of 2025

2025: A look back

January 9, 2026 1 min

Explore some of OHIO Today's top stories from last year, featuring faculty insight and achievement, University milestones and memorable images from Athens and beyond.
Winter 2025 newsmakers
Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's December 2025 Newsmakers

January 6, 2026 2 min

Rebecca Dingus, Jacob Hiler and Laeeq Khan were named OHIO's December 2025 Newsmakers.
Ellis Hall is surrounded by colorful trees while snow falls on OHIO's College Green
Student Success

OHIO announces fall semester 2025 student academic achievement lists

December 23, 2025 2 min

Ohio University is proud to recognize and celebrate the academic achievements of every student who has qualified for the President’s, Provost’s or Dean’s Lists, across all of OHIO’s campuses, for fall semester 2025.
Fallout 76
Fallout 76

Athens and OHIO goes post-apocalyptic in new Fallout 76 game

December 19, 2025 4 min

For Bobcats playing the latest Fallout 76 expansion, whether they’re Ohio University game development students or longtime fans of the game, the experience can feel a little like inception.
Scripps Alumni Advisory Council 2025
Alumni

Scripps College engages alumni across generations through dual advisory councils

December 17, 2025 6 min

The Scripps College of Communication is strengthening its connection to alumni through two advisory councils that bring a wide range of professional experience, industry insight and generational perspective to the dean’s office. Together, the Dean’s Advisory Council and the Young Alumni Council offer guidance that reflects both long-term industry trends and the realities of early-career life in rapidly shifting communication fields.
Green and white streamers explode over the 2025 fall Commencement ceremony
Milestones

(Snow)caps and gowns

December 17, 2025 3 min

OHIO celebrated Fall Commencement under a wintry sky, as loved ones gathered to cheer for our newest batch of Bobcat alumni.
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