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Academic Excellence

OHIO announces spring semester 2026 student academic achievement lists

May 14, 2026 2 min

At the end of each semester, Ohio University’s undergraduate students are evaluated based on their semester GPA and hours to determine placement on the President’s List, Dean’s List or Provost’s List.
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Student Spotlight

Student spotlight: Designing a degree, designing your future

May 12, 2026 4 min

Through the Bachelor of Specialized Studies program, Grace Cherryhomes has built a degree that blends creativity, strategy and real-world experience to prepare her for a future in design.
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Student Opportunities

TRIO program helps students succeed in college, prepare for careers

May 12, 2026 3 min

Ohio University students are encouraged to learn about how the TRIO program can help them succeed in college, while also preparing them for careers after graduation.

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OHIO Commencement

Caps, gowns and confetti: Spring Commencement 2026

May 6, 2026 4 min

Ohio University honored the graduates of the Class of 2026 on May 1 and 2 for all they have accomplished, while also giving them advice as they begin the next steps in their journeys.
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Research Excellence

Opportunity Abounds

April 28, 2026 6 min

Ohio University is among the nation’s select R1 Opportunity Universities and the only university in Ohio to earn both coveted titles.
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Class Notes

Spring 2026 Class Notes

April 21, 2026 1 min

See what fellow OHIO alumni have been up to in recent months.
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Giving Day

One Day, One OHIO: Celebrate OHIO Giving Day 2026 on April 8 and donate to move OHIO forward

April 1, 2026 3 min

Ohio University’s seventh annual Giving Day will take place April 8, 2026, engaging alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends of the University to take part in giving to causes they feel most passionate about supporting.
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Homecoming

Ohio University to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 5-10

March 24, 2026 2 min

Homecoming Week 2026 will culminate Oct. 10 with OHIO’s annual Homecoming parade, football game against Central Michigan
Walter Hall
OHIO Community

OHIO community invited to retirement reception for Wendy Merb-Brown

March 17, 2026 2 min

University College will host a retirement reception for Wendy Merb-Brown on Tuesday, March 31, in the Walter Rotunda.
College Green
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.

Members of the Ohio University Air Force ROTC stand in their uniforms in front of Cutler Hall
Student Success

Ohio University Air Force ROTC Det 650 named Best Small Detachment in Nation

February 11, 2026 2 min

The award recognizes sustained excellence in academics, leadership development, community engagement and experiential learning opportunities that prepare OHIO cadets to become future Air Force officers.
Joy Cobb
OHIO Announcements

Cobb named director of TRIO Student Support Services

February 2, 2026 2 min

Ohio University is pleased to announce the appointment of Joy Cobb as the new director of TRIO Student Support Services.
OHIO faculty and staff talk with one another while sitting at tables at the T1 Summit
Dynamic Strategy

OHIO faculty, staff offer input on Teaching and Transformation Initiative

January 21, 2026 3 min

As part of the Dynamic Strategy LEARN pillar, OHIO continues to advance its commitment to teaching excellence and institutional transformation through the Teaching and Transformation (T1) initiative.

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Community Events

Ohio University Chillicothe to offer professional development opportunity for law enforcement officers

January 21, 2026 2 min

Ohio University Chillicothe will host a professional development opportunity for law enforcement officers on Wednesday, April 15 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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.
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