College of Health Sciences and Professions Stories

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OHIO Awards

OHIO Learning Communities honors instructors, leaders, advocates

March 5, 2026 2 min

Ohio University Learning Communites Programs celebrated their Fall 2025 instructors, Learning Community leaders and advocates at the annual Learning Community Programs Awards.

Cutler Hall
Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's February 2026 Newsmakers

March 4, 2026 3 min

Jessica Arquette, Madelyn Hill and Kerri Shaw were named faculty newsmakers for February 2026.
Matt Fox, Water's Embrace Art Exhibit
OHIO Events

Faculty artist Matt Fox brings 'Water’s Embrace' exhibit to OHIO Eastern Art Gallery

March 4, 2026 3 min

The exhibit highlights Matt Fox’s evolving artistic practice and will include a public reception on March 17, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at the Ohio University Eastern Art Gallery.
Phillip Howard visits with an elephant
Student Succes

Phillip Howard finds his next career path at Ohio University Chillicothe

March 3, 2026 5 min

When Phillip Howard first stepped onto the Ohio University Chillicothe campus, he was not seeking a life‑changing experience. He simply wanted what he calls “a piece of paper.”

Aubrey Erbach
Student Success

OHIO Eastern student begins career with child protective services after returning to college

March 3, 2026 3 min

After stepping away from college for eight years, Aubrey Erbach returned to Ohio University Eastern to pursue a calling to social work inspired early in her marriage.

Students and community members visit tables and talk with representative at the Social Work Resource Fair at Ohio University Lancaster
OHIO Events

Ohio University Lancaster to host third annual Social Work Resource Fair

February 24, 2026 4 min

Ohio University Lancaster will host its third annual Social Work Resource Fair on Wednesday, March 4, in Brasee Hall’s North Lobby and Wilkes Gallery, located at 1570 Granville Pike in Lancaster.
A male and female walking next to each other walking down a sidewalk, outside the rear entrance to Ohio University Eastern Shannon Hall
OHIO Events

Ohio University Eastern to host free community social work event March 5

February 19, 2026 2 min

The free, community-focused event will feature a continuing education presentation, an agency fair and a panel discussion highlighting regional social work professionals.
The acronym 'ASL' in sign language.
Learn to sign

Start with 'Hello': Learning Basic ASL

February 19, 2026 3 min

We talked to the president of OHIO’s ASL Club about the best (and fastest) way to begin if you’re interested in learning American Sign Language.
Zanesville Social Work
OHIO Events

Learn more about a day in the life of a social worker at OHIO Zanesville on March 2

February 19, 2026 8 min

OHIO Zanesville is hosting the annual Day in the Life of a Social Worker program. The event will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 2 in the Elson Hall Auditorium.
Madelyn Hill
Research

OHIO faculty member leads study finding that college students who spend hours on social media are more likely to be lonely

February 17, 2026 4 min

A new study led by OHIO's Madelyn Hill found that more than half of college students experience loneliness — with the heaviest social media users reporting the highest levels of isolation.  
Nicole Powers
Student Success

As one football season ends, OHIO grad student Nicole Powers is already preparing for the next

February 13, 2026 8 min

As one season ends, Ohio University graduate student Nicole Powers is already preparing for the next, building on experiences at West Point and the Army-Navy game before heading to an NFL internship with the Washington Commanders.
Community Health Worker graduates 2025
Community Health Workers

Community Health Workers bridge gaps in care across Ohio

February 5, 2026 6 min

Community Health Workers are emerging as vital connectors between healthcare systems and Ohio’s diverse communities, addressing barriers like transportation, language access and trust that shape health outcomes. Through Ohio University’s expanding CHW training program, hundreds of graduates are using lived experience and cultural understanding to reduce health disparities and strengthen care across the state.
Winter Olympics
Winter Olympics

From cold to gold: How winter temperatures shape athletic performance

February 4, 2026 9 min

Cold isn’t just a backdrop at the Winter Olympics - it’s an active opponent. As temperatures drop, muscle power, endurance and even decision-making can suffer. Experts break down how the body reacts to cold and the strategies athletes use to stay warm, fueled and competitive on the world’s biggest winter stage.
An OHIO Online students works on a computer in an office or study
Rankings

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

January 29, 2026 5 min

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.
Newspaper
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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