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Community Engagement

A Field of Flowers that grows one story at a time: Southeast Ohio partners honor families touched by childhood cancer

October 28, 2026 7 min

The Barbara Geralds Institute for Storytelling and Social Impact and its community partners are creating the Field of Forever Flowers, a permanent landscape of handcrafted aluminum flowers honoring children and families affected by childhood cancer.

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Intrepid Alumni

Reeling in the years: Alumna's dream job with Idaho Fish and Game started at OHIO

October 28, 2026 3 min

Emma Wanat credits her undergraduate experience in OHIO's aquatic labs with the opportunity to conduct research in the rugged Idaho wilderness.
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Community Events

‘We’re still here’: Shawnee historian to share his family’s Ohio Valley story at Ohio University Southern

October 28, 2026 4 min

Jim Lee traces his family to Shawnee chiefs and the settlers they fought. He’ll share that Ohio Valley story at OHIO Southern on Nov. 13 in a free Native American Heritage Month talk.
Megan Chapman
Alumni Leaders

Land trust accreditation review specialist supports communities across country

October 28, 2026 3 min

Megan Chapman describes her "whirlwind" of experiences at Ohio University as fulfilling, positively overwhelming and memorable. 
Samanta Roberts gives a Leadership Launchpad presentation to a room full of OHIO students
Student Opportunities

The confidence to lead

October 28, 2026 4 min

Samantha Roberts helps Ohio University students recognize their potential through the Walter Center’s foundational leadership programs.
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Online Graduate Programs

Ohio University counseling programs earn continued CACREP accreditation through 2032

October 28, 2026 4 min

All four of Ohio University’s counseling programs, from master’s to Ph.D., have earned CACREP reaffirmation through 2032, including our newest, online school counseling.
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OHIO Online Community

Fall 2026 Online @ OHIO Symposium

October 27, 2026 3 min

Over 100 Ohio University faculty and staff gathered at the second Online @ OHIO Symposium to explore online learner needs, course design, and student support.
Jefferson Cowie
Costa Lecture

Costa lecturer Jefferson Cowie to speak on “Freedom: The Troubled History of an American Ideal”

October 27, 2026 2 min

Freedom is a cherished and contested value, as historian Jefferson Cowie will explore in the 48th Annual Endowed Costa Lecture, titled “Freedom: The Troubled History of an American Ideal.”
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Health policy

Health policy expert explains what Ohio voters should know about health care policy ahead of the election

October 26, 2026 5 min

Health policy expert Dan Skinner discusses the health care policy issues Ohio voters should consider ahead of the election.
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Making music

'Remember: You are an artist': From grad school in Athens to the orchestra in Bahia, Brazil

October 26, 2026 5 min

Professional orchestral trombonist Harnefer Oliveira Cruz reflects on his time at OHIO, shares a peek into the life of a professional musician, and encourages others who want to follow in his footsteps.

Moving OHIO forward

Analysis of spending and staff levels underway to identify efficiencies while protecting OHIO’s student experience

October 25, 2026 2 min

OHIO has partnered with leading consultants to evaluate spending patterns, administrative workforce composition and academic program offerings and delivery across all campuses. Together, these engagements aim to identify opportunities to strengthen the University’s long-term financial sustainability while protecting the student experience, preserving employee engagement and ensuring OHIO's ability to deliver on its mission.
Collective Bargaining

Faculty collective bargaining negotiations continue to move forward

October 25, 2026 1 min

OHIO and UAOU are making progress toward OHIO’s first faculty collective bargaining agreement, with the parties reaching three additional tentative agreements in recent weeks while continuing to engage in discussions on multiple economic proposals.
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OHIO Community

Notice of final examinations - Fall Semester 2026-27

October 23, 2026 3 min

Important information about the fall examination schedule at Ohio University and dates to remember.
The winning shirt designs from the competition
Forever OHIO

Winning T-shirt designs by OHIO students celebrate what it means to be a Bobcat for life

October 23, 2026 3 min

The winning shirts from this year's Ohio University Alumni Association (OUAA) Student Design Competition are now available at the Bobcat Depot.
The outside of The Burtch House with signage on the front porch that says "The Burtch House. Curious, Resourceful, Innovative"
Forever OHIO

The Burtch House honors longtime supporters, serves as a home for OHIO Honors students

October 23, 2026 3 min

The home of Ohio University’s Honors Tutorial College has been renamed in honor of two longtime supporters, Bruce (BGS ’72) and Janie Burtch.
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