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OHIO Community

Securing your personal computer

July 2, 2026 1 min

Ohio University’s Information Security Office has put together information to help students, faculty and staff better understand how to properly secure their personal computers.

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OHIO Community

Ohio University Libraries’ support of Open Access publishing continues to remove financial barriers for researchers

July 2, 2026 3 min

Open Access is the practice of publishing scholarly work without any subscription barriers to access.
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OHIO Community

Ohio University approves policy updates, places policies up for community review

July 2, 2026 5 min

The Ohio University Executive Staff Policy Committee and President Lori Stewart Gonzalez have given final approval to three policies and extended the interim policy of an additional policy. 
Chloe Christen
Student Success

Voinovich Scholar Chloe Christen recognized for research work

July 2, 2026 3 min

Ohio University senior Chloe Christen’s work as a Voinovich Undergraduate Research Scholar translated into success at the recent meeting of the Mid-Continent Regional Science Association.
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OHIO Research

Division of Research and Creative Activity to hold retreat in July

July 2, 2026 2 min

The Division of Research and Creative Activity will be on retreat beginning at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, through Thursday, July 16, 2026.
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OHIO Community

OHIO community invited to sign up for mediation training

July 2, 2026 1 min

Athens Area Mediation Service is offering free mediation training to all Ohio University students, faculty and staff.
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OHIO Community

Diabetes Prevention Program beginning in August 2026

July 2, 2026 2 min

The program will feature weekly sessions with a trained lifestyle coach to help you lose weight, increase energy, sleep better and manage stress.

Campus beauty summer
Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's June 2026 Newsmakers

July 2, 2026 4 min

Char Miller, Vic Matta, Gaurav Bansal, Berkeley Franz and Thom Stevenson were named newsmakers for June 2026.
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Faculty Experts

Cooling crisis: Scorching temperatures and rising energy costs leave Americans feeling burned

July 1, 2026 6 min

The challenge of staying cool and safe during this summer's historic heat wave has been especially burdensome as cooling costs are expected to hit a record high. Many will rely on air conditioning even more than usual during this record heat, but the financial strain of paying more than ever for the electricity to power these appliances has left many Americans sweating it out.
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Travel and gas

How higher fuel prices and tight household budgets could reshape this summer’s travel season

July 1, 2026 3 min

To drive or fly or stay nearby? These are the questions travelers may be asking this year as fuel prices remain high. Economics expert Dan Karney weighs in on the impact of fuel prices on travel plans.

Facilities

Extreme heat: Safety tips and energy conservation efforts

June 30, 2026 2 min

Due to extreme heat across the Midwest, Facilities Management (FM) will increase its efforts to reduce energy usage on the Athens Campus where possible from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30
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Career Opportunities

OHIO Chillicothe’s Bobcat Nursing Camp lets area high school students explore nursing careers

June 30, 2026 3 min

A group of high school students from Fairfield, Franklin, Jackson, Pickaway, Pike, Ross and Vinton counties gathered at Ohio University Chillicothe on Friday, June 26, for the Bobcat Nursing Camp.

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Space Planning

Baker Space Task Force provides building recommendations, future space enhancements following extensive student input

June 30, 2026 3 min

Throughout the process, the Task Force engaged with a variety of individual students, student leaders and student organizations to better understand their vision for Baker University Center and how this important campus space can evolve to help students feel more welcomed, supported and connected throughout their time at OHIO.
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Geology Career Paths & Preparation

How a master's in Geological Sciences turns field data into career opportunities

June 30, 2026 10 min

Explore geology career paths in environmental consulting, resource management, and government. See how OHIO’s online M.S. builds field, GIS, data, and writing skills.
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Student Success

Summer programs prepare aspiring physicians for success at the Heritage College

June 26, 2026 5 min

At the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, two longstanding summer programs offer immersive experiences that introduce students to the reality of medical school.

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