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Supporting our communities

Ohio University awarded $10 million to expand rural health care workforce, access needs across Ohio

July 10, 2026 4 min

Alongside a broad range of interdisciplinary health collaborators across the state, OHIO will help connect health care employers, schools, training providers and community organizations to recruit, train and retain health professionals in rural Ohio communities.
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Marching 110

Building a legacy that marches on

July 10, 2026 4 min

A $1 million gift to establish the Konold Family Pavilion and Patio will create a lasting gathering place that will strengthen the Marching 110 experience for generations of Ohio University students.
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Community Engagement

Ohio University leadership visit Toyota West Virginia

July 10, 2026 3 min

Toyota West Virginia hosted several members of the Ohio University leadership team on May 14.
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OHIO Community

Understanding data security guidelines for research

July 10, 2026 1 min

In order to help students faculty and staff develop data management plans, Ohio University’s Information Security Office has put together a website filled with information and resources,
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OHIO Announcements

OHIO’s Division of Student Affairs announces leadership transitions

July 10, 2026 2 min

Effective Aug. 18, the Ohio University Division of Student Affairs will undergo several leadership transitions. 
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OHIO Community

Culinary Services announces retirements of Charles ‘Chuck’ Wagers and Gail Washington

July 10, 2026 3 min

Ohio University Culinary Services announces the retirements of Charles “Chuck” Wagers, assistant director of retail operations, and Gail Washington, production specialist at the Central Food Facility.

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OHIO Community

Ohio University Printing announces retirement of long-time director Blaine Gabriel

July 10, 2026 2 min

After nearly 30 years as a leader at Ohio University Printing, Blaine Gabriel will retire from his role as director at the end of July.
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Health and Wellness

WellWorks continues supporting employee health, well-being

July 10, 2026 2 min

WellWorks is Ohio University's wellness center dedicated to supporting employees, their spouses and partners, graduate students and the Athens community.

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Faculty Experts

Heat domes, atmospheric rivers and omega blocks: Explaining what these and other weather terms mean

July 9, 2026 9 min

OHIO expert Dr. Ryan Fogt provides brief and easy-to-understand explanations of a wide range of weather terms you may not be sure about, while also discussing other questions we had about the weather.
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Faculty Experts

How AI slop impacts our media landscape: OHIO AI faculty experts explain

July 9, 2026 10 min

If you’ve been on social media or the internet in the past year, you’ve likely encountered “AI slop.” Three AI-focused OHIO faculty experts explain the phenomenon and its impact on our media landscape.

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Soccer

From local sidelines to the World Cup: How Ohio University is investing in the future of soccer coaching

July 8, 2026 11 min

The world's biggest soccer tournament isn't just a showcase for players, it's also a masterclass in coaching. As fans tune in to the World Cup, faculty explain what really happens on the sidelines and how OHIO's online Master of Soccer Coaching Education program is preparing the next generation of coaches.
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Faculty Experts

OHIO faculty show how physics can be fun at COSI Science Day

July 8, 2026 4 min

Two Ohio University physics professors turned beach balls, smoke machines, and ping-pong ball launchers into family-friendly science demonstrations at the Center of Science and Industry’s Science Day.

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Faculty Experts

How will an El Niño affect our weather this year?

July 8, 2026 7 min

Ohio University expert Dr. Ryan Fogt explains what an El Niño is and what changes it could bring to our weather this year, as well as how it could affect weather patterns around the globe.
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OHIO Events

Ohio University Lancaster Community Theatre brings the magic of Disney’s ‘FROZEN’ to life this summer

July 8, 2026 5 min

A beloved story of family, courage and discovering the power within will come to life on stage as Ohio University Lancaster Community Theatre presents Disney’s “FROZEN The Broadway Musical," July 10–26, 2026.
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Career Opportunities

Four education majors selected as 2026-27 Rural Teacher Corps interns

July 7, 2026 6 min

The four Ohio University Eastern education majors will help lead programming, strengthen community partnerships and support place-based learning experiences throughout the coming year.

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