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Online Coaching Education Master's Program ranks #1 in U.S. for 2026 on OnlineMasters.com

November 12, 2026 5 min

According to OnlineMasters.com, Ohio University's Master of Science in Coaching Education program is ranked #1 in the country for the best online master's coaching program.

Alumni Success

First-generation college graduate Kelly Mettler chose education at every opportunity

November 12, 2026 5 min

Twenty years after leaving the classroom, Kelly Mettler wasn't sure she could succeed in a doctoral program. Now, she holds four OHIO degrees, including a doctorate from the College of Education.

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Forever OHIO

Ohio University Alumni Association Board of Directors welcomes new members

November 10, 2026 7 min

The newest members of the Ohio University Alumni Association Board of Directors are Tony Charles, Amy Fleenor, Christine Simmons and David Terry.

Campus beauty

Autumn spectacular

November 10, 2026 3 min

Every year, OHIO's Athens campus puts on a show of dazzling fall colors, tempting Bobcats outside to enjoy the beauty. Sunny weather and seasonal programming helped make this autumn one for the ages.

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Community Partners

From old-growth forests to first-grade classrooms, regional campus partners honored at Engage OHIO

November 9, 2026 7 min

Partners from all five regional campuses, along with faculty and staff from OHIO Lancaster and OHIO Southern, were honored Nov. 5 at the Engage OHIO Community Engagement Awards.

Angie Hannahs, The ECO Center Director of Operations

Community Partners

From student to community leader: OHIO alumna helps connect campus and community through ECO Center

November 9, 2026 7 min

The renovated facility on the Ohio University Eastern campus is expanding access to dining, health care, education and community programming throughout the Ohio Valley.

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Student Opportunities

Mary Ann Fund rewards Appalachian students at OHIO focused on environmental issues

November 6, 2026 3 min

Cary Cooper and his family endowed the Mary Ann’s Fund For Voinovich Scholars, which recently issued its first two scholarships to Ohio University students.

Online Graduate Programs

Ohio University counseling programs earn continued CACREP accreditation through 2032

October 28, 2026 4 min

All four of Ohio University’s counseling programs, from master’s to Ph.D., have earned CACREP reaffirmation through 2032, including our newest, online school counseling.

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Experiential Learning

Child Development Center serves local families, plays essential role for OHIO students

October 22, 2026 4 min

The Child Development Center is well-known in the community for its outstanding work and was recognized recently with the Accreditation+ designation from the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs.

The Marching 110 Alumni band performs at the 2026 OHIO Homecoming game

Home to OU

Evergreen (and white): OHIO Homecoming 2026

October 15, 2026 4 min

Alumni from around the world made their triumphant return to OHIO's Athens campus for the 2026 Homecoming celebrations. The festive week culminated in a rainy but resounding Bobcat football victory.

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OHIO Events

Writing Commons launches ‘How We Write, How I Write’ series to explore how Ohio University academics write in their fields

October 14, 2026 3 min

On Thursday, Oct. 29, Dr. Anne Perez, professor of biological sciences, will present “The Write Formula: How to Write Technical Reports That Are Clear, Organized, and Effective.”

OHIO Announcements

OHIO 2030 Planning Underway: University launches process to update, extend its Dynamic Strategy for 3 more years

October 14, 2026 3 min

President Lori Stewart Gonzalez has charged Interim Provost John McCarthy and Vice President for University Communications and Marketing Robin Oliver to engage University leadership and stakeholders across the institution in the extension of the Dynamic Strategy for another three years.

Student Success

OHIO Chillicothe helps Rob Truitt turn a calling into a teaching career

October 13, 2026 5 min

Called to lead, Rob Truitt balances roles as a bus driver, father, full-time student and tutor while pursuing the Patton College of Education degree that will prepare him to serve his community as a teacher.

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Hands-on history

How these interns used the past to guide their future

October 9, 2026 4 min

Historical artifacts, founding fathers and a night at the museum: Students celebrated the Declaration of Independence’s 250th birthday with a unique internship.

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