Russ College of Engineering and Technology Stories

Seth Southers sits in front of Bennett Hall
Alumni

Seth Southers built career foundation at OHIO Chillicothe

Seth Southers, a recent graduate of Ohio University Chillicothe, is already applying his education in a meaningful way—supporting global operations at Kenworth as a quality intern.

Greg Shaw
Student Success

Breaking barriers: Kilburger Scholar’s story from OHIO Lancaster to doctoral research

When Greg Shaw first stepped onto the campus of Ohio University Lancaster in 2019, he couldn’t have imagined how far his academic path would take him.

Peyton Wellman holds a sign that says 'Official Bobcat" while he stands next to a cardboard cutout image of Rufus
Student Success

From Bloom-Carroll to robotics: OHIO Lancaster student lands high tech job

For Peyton Wellman, a passion for hands-on engineering and a drive to enter the workforce quickly led him to Ohio University Lancaster’s Engineering Technology program.

Alumni Gateway
Academic Achievement

OHIO announces spring semester 2025 student academic achievement lists

OHIO is proud to recognize and celebrate the academic achievements of more than 11,100 students who officially qualified for the President’s, Provost’s or Dean’s Lists, across all of OHIO’s campuses, for spring semester 2025.

Ohio University Lancaster campus.
OHIO Lancaster

OHIO Lancaster Semiconductor Certificate provides flexible pathway to Ohio manufacturing jobs

To help meet the demand of Ohio's growing advanced manufacturing industry, Ohio University Lancaster has developed a new, specialized Semiconductor Technician Certificate which will begin training students in fall of 2025.

Aerial view of the Athens campus with the Hocking River on one side and rolling Appalachian hills on the other
Annual Awards

Celebrating University achievements

OHIO's annual awards honor outstanding students, faculty and staff.

Two OHIO graduates in cap and gown celebrate after walking across the stage at Spring Commencement
Forever OHIO

OHIO celebrates the Class of 2025

Family members and friends cheered loudly and proudly for their Bobcats at the Spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies in the Convocation Center and at special events on the Athens and regional campuses.

Stocker Center
OHIO Community

Retirement celebration for Mike Wickham set for May 13

All members of the Ohio University community are invited to celebrate Mike Wickham’s retirement after more than 20 years of dedicated service to Ohio University. 

Printing Press
College Collaboration

Where art meets engineering: Interdisciplinary collaboration helps revive printing presses

Although engineering and printmaking seem to exist in entirely different worlds, an ongoing collaboration between the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts and the Russ College of Engineering and Technology is an example of those worlds colliding.

Two members of the Career Services team and six Russ College students pose for a photo inside the Nationwide Insurance headquarters building
Unique Learning Opportunities

OHIO students meet with, learn from professionals at Nationwide Insurance

The OHIO students gained insights into Nationwide’s operations, technology professions, cutting-edge innovation and their 2026 internship opportunities.

Emeriti Park and Baker University Center
University Updates

OHIO leaders share answers to community questions from April 22 ‘University Updates’

Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez hosted the fourth and final “University Updates” event of the academic year on Tuesday, April 22.

Spring blooms on OHIO's College Green
National Recognitions

Ohio University named a 'Professions-Focused' 'Opportunity College' in latest Carnegie Classifications

OHIO is among the fewer than two dozen R1 universities in the country to earn Carnegie’s new “Opportunity College and University” designation and among only 40 large doctoral institutions defined as “professions-focused.”

HTC VIVE and Virtualware
Workforce Development

Ohio University, HTC VIVE and Virtualware partner to accelerate Ohio’s manufacturing economy

OHIO, HTC VIVE, and Virtualware have partnered to launch a new program which will provide infrastructure to power new digital engineering and workforce development programs.

A group of people inside a school surrounding tables.
International Culture

Global Education Fair connects cultures in Athens

The annual Global Education Fair in Athens united international and local students from multiple academic disciplines to co-create immersive cultural exhibits. Now in its third year, the initiative has expanded to neighboring school districts, amplifying its impact on global education and intercultural understanding beyond its original scope.

New planes
Aviation

Aviation program expands opportunities for students with six new planes

Six new planes were added to Ohio University's fleet to help expand and enhance training for students in the aviation program.

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