University College Stories

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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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OHIO Announcements

Call for 1804 Fund and Konneker Fund proposal discussions

January 13, 2026 2 min

Faculty and staff are invited to have preliminary discussions by Feb. 15 about two OHIO funds aimed at bringing together collaborative ideas that cut across silos and can foster innovative program ideas.

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Best of 2025

2025: A look back

January 9, 2026 1 min

Explore some of OHIO Today's top stories from last year, featuring faculty insight and achievement, University milestones and memorable images from Athens and beyond.
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Student Success

OHIO announces fall semester 2025 student academic achievement lists

December 23, 2025 2 min

Ohio University is proud to recognize and celebrate the academic achievements of every student who has qualified for the President’s, Provost’s or Dean’s Lists, across all of OHIO’s campuses, for fall semester 2025.
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Alumni Leaders

OHIO Southern graduate DJ Rymer turns service into a way of life

December 19, 2025 9 min

First-generation OHIO Southern alumnus D.J. Rymer turns a family story of loss, hard work and community support into a life of public service on both sides of the Ohio River.
Green and white streamers explode over the 2025 fall Commencement ceremony
Milestones

(Snow)caps and gowns

December 17, 2025 3 min

OHIO celebrated Fall Commencement under a wintry sky, as loved ones gathered to cheer for our newest batch of Bobcat alumni.
Lindsay Burns and Chelsea Herbert
Alumni Impact

Ohio University alumni bring innovation to gifted education in Chillicothe

December 5, 2025 3 min

Two Ohio University graduates are transforming gifted education in the Chillicothe City School District through a program that blends creativity, technology and individualized learning.
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Student Success

Ohio University awarded federal TRIO Student Support Services Grant to advance student access and success

December 3, 2025 3 min

Ohio University has been awarded a five-year, $1.3 million grant for a TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
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Alumni Leaders

Colonel Jay Johnson exemplifies a lifetime of service, leadership

November 12, 2025 4 min

OHIO's Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service is proud to celebrate veteran Jay Johnson, director of the Voinovich Academy for Excellence in Public Service, located at OHIO’s Dublin Campus.
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Community Support

OHIO’s Cats’ Cupboard Food Pantry remains available to students and employees impacted by pause in SNAP benefits during federal government shutdown

October 31, 2025 2 min

A reminder that OHIO students and employees may visit Cats’ Cupboard food pantry, with locations in Athens and across our regional campuses, for fresh, frozen and shelf-stable food options. Pantry donations are also being accepted.

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Homecoming 2025

Back home again

October 23, 2025 3 min

Welcoming Bobcats of all ages back to campus, OHIO's 2025 Homecoming celebrations featured a series of spirited and memorable events.
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Homecoming

Ohio University to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 13-18

October 9, 2025 4 min

Homecoming Week 2025 will kick off on Oct. 13, 2025, with the Homecoming football game against Northern Illinois on Oct. 18.
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Moving OHIO Forward

OHIO launches Innovation and Efficiency Awards, aims to increase financial flexibility and stability

October 5, 2025 3 min

New program aims to inspire employees across all campuses to embrace a culture of continuous improvement in order to build a stronger, more efficient and more mission-focused University.
Moving OHIO Forward

University College evolving to meet workforce needs, support lifelong learning across Ohio and beyond

September 29, 2025 2 min

University College is working to build on its history of creativity and innovation to create innovative academic programs that respond to the state’s evolving workforce needs and advance the goals of the Dynamic Strategy.
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Experiential Learning

Applications now open for Experiential Learning Funds

September 12, 2025 2 min

Undergraduate students, faculty and staff from all OHIO campuses are invited to apply for Experiential Learning funding for upcoming opportunities. 

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