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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

OHIO students come up with innovative ideas in annual Eco Challenge

February 4, 2026

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

Baja car driving forward (toward camera) as three trail behind.

From shop to track: Bobcat Baja takes on SAE Baja

February 2, 2026

Engines roared and mud flew last fall as student engineers on the Bobcat Baja team put the buggy they designed and built to the test.

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U.S. News ranks OHIO Online Bachelor’s programs in national top 30; Veteran and other programs among Ohio’s best

January 29, 2026

Ohio University’s Online Bachelor’s programs ranked overall among the nation’s best in the latest U.S. News & World Report “Best Online Programs,” placing 29th nationally and third in Ohio.

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Coffee & Connections: Russ College Career & Networking Week 2026 Monday, February 23 10:30 AM — 11:30 AM Academic & Research Center (ARC)
Timbits & Career Tips: Russ College Career & Networking Week Tuesday, February 24 3:00 PM — 4:15 PM Academic & Research Center (ARC)
How to Get Hired Employer & Alumni Panel: Russ College Career & Networking Week Wednesday, February 25 3:00 PM — 4:00 PM Stocker Center
Russ College of Engineering and Technology Spring Career Fair Thursday, February 26 9:30 AM — 3:00 PM Baker University Center
OHIO Online Russ College of Engineering & Technology Alumni Career Meet-Up Wednesday, March 4 7:00 PM — 8:00 PM

Energy and the Environment

Reimagining Plastic Waste with the Russ College of Engineering and Technology

Researchers at Ohio University have a vision to address environmental challenges by repurposing mining and plastic waste into high performance building materials that possess lower embodied energy and emissions than current plastic composites. OHO's trademark RC Squared combines reclaimed carbon and plastic materials, forming high performance engineering plastic composed of nearly 100% recycled components.

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