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Students enjoy Welcome Week convocation.

OHIO welcomes nearly 7,700 new students across all campuses and online

August 27, 2026 5 min

Increased interest in professional fields, continued momentum in Athens undergraduate enrollment, rising four-year graduation rate and growing College Credit Plus enrollments demonstrate students’ focus on return on investment.

Baker University Center is surrounded by colorful trees on a Fall day

OHIO Community

Ohio University approves policy updates

August 27, 2026 2 min

The Ohio University Executive Staff Policy Committee and President Lori Stewart Gonzalez have given final approval to six policies.

Appalachian Stories of Resilience & Recovery Summit

Community Events

Appalachian Stories of Resilience and Recovery Summit coming to OHIO Zanesville

August 27, 2026 2 min

Join OHIO Zanesville on Thursday, Sept. 3, for the Appalachian Stories of Resilience and Recovery Summit featuring keynote speaker Dr. Richard Greenlee, lived experiences and community connection.

Cutler Hall is shown surrounded by colorful trees on a sunny day in the spring

Faculty Excellence

Ohio University recognizes regional faculty for excellence in teaching, scholarship, service

August 27, 2026 7 min

Ohio University is recognizing two outstanding faculty members from its regional campuses for their dedication to students, excellence in teaching, scholarly activity and service.

OHIO Announcements

Update on search for OHIO’s next executive vice president and provost

August 27, 2026 1 min

Ohio University is moving forward in the search for its next executive vice president and provost.

OHIO students and a faculty member stand in front of a display case showing some of the Voinovich Archives items

Research Opportunities

Research Scholars create Voinovich Archives display

August 27, 2026 8 min

An archival research project conceived with the help of Voinovich Undergraduate Research Scholars has produced an informative exhibit to celebrate the legacy of alumnus George V. Voinovich .

Alumni Leaders

City council member finds practical applications in OHIO’s executive MPA coursework

August 27, 2026 4 min

Sarah Simmons wasted no time applying what she learned while earning an Executive Master of Public Administration degree from OHIO's George V. Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service.

The Marching 110 performs during OHIO's Homecoming Parade.

National Recognitions

The Ohio University Marching 110 voted the #1 college marching band in the nation by USA TODAY

August 26, 2026 5 min

The “Most Exciting Band in the Land” has earned the top spot in the 2026 USA TODAY Sports Readers’ Choice Award for Best College Marching Band.

An aerial image of Ohio University and Athens, Ohio in the Fall

Community Partners

Sugar Bush Foundation awards nearly $390,000 to support Appalachian Ohio partnerships

August 26, 2026 2 min

The Sugar Bush Foundation, a supporting organization of the Ohio University Foundation, distributed $386,266 in funding for seven University-community projects benefiting Appalachian Ohio during the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

HCOM student visits station in Rethinking Poverty exercise

Health Education

Incoming medical students learn about poverty and giving back before receiving white coats

August 26, 2026 6 min

Before convocation, members of the incoming class at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine learned a person's health is affected by more than medical conditions.

OHIO Community

Every improvement matters, every Bobcat benefits: Learn more about digital accessibility

August 26, 2026 3 min

The Seven Core Skills course is available to all Ohio University employees and provides practical guidance for creating more accessible digital content.

Art Exhibition

School of Art + Design presents FORMS & FIGURES: Brad Schwieger & Chuck McWeeny Ceramics

August 26, 2026 2 min

The School of Art + Design presents “FORMS & FIGURES: Chuck McWeeny and Brad Schwieger,” a pair of concurrent exhibitions celebrating the dedication to the art of ceramics by two retired professors.

Experiential Learning

School of Dance students experience professional dance life at Pittsburgh Dance Workshop

August 25, 2026 5 min

For several dance students, a week in Pittsburgh offered more than the chance to take classes in new styles of dance. It gave them a glimpse into what it means to pursue dance as a profession, from learning choreography on a tight turnaround to performing alongside professional dancers and connecting with artists working in the field.

Art Exhibition

Kennedy Museum of Art to open renowned environmental artist and professor John Sabraw exhibition “Telluric” on Aug. 28

August 24, 2026 7 min

The Kennedy Museum of Art will open “Telluric,” a solo exhibition featuring recent work by nationally and internationally recognized environmental artist and Ohio University Distinguished Professor John Sabraw. Bringing together painting, sculpture and video, the exhibition explores the intersection of art, science and environmental sustainability while drawing on materials and themes rooted in southeast Ohio.

Health care Symposium

Nursing faculty, students invited to attend 2026 Jeri Milstead Policy Symposium in Dublin on Oct. 24

August 24, 2026 1 min

The College of Health Sciences and Professions School of Nursing is partnering with the American Nurses Association of Ohio to host the 2026 Jeri Milstead Policy Symposium on Saturday, Oct. 24.

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