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Madelyn Hill
Research

OHIO faculty member leads study finding that college students who spend hours on social media are more likely to be lonely

February 17, 2026 4 min

A new study led by OHIO's Madelyn Hill found that more than half of college students experience loneliness — with the heaviest social media users reporting the highest levels of isolation.  
A large group of OHIO students and employees stand with Bas Baalmans and hold a green flag that says "LEAD"
Student Opportunities

International education leader visits OHIO, discusses expanded global opportunities for students

February 16, 2026 5 min

This past fall, the Walter Center for Strategic Leadership welcomed Bas Baalmans, managing director of the University of Groningen’s Digital Business Center, to Ohio University.

Mound City Group on a brisk summer day with steam fog rising from the ground.
Student Opportunities

OHIO Chillicothe seeks applicants for Bruce Lombardo Internship

February 16, 2026 2 min

Ohio University Chillicothe is accepting applications for the Summer 2026 Bruce Lombardo Internship.

An aerial image of the Ping Center, tennis courts, Walter Fieldhouse and much of the OHIO campus at sunrise
OHIO Community

Well-Being and Recreation to host Spring Break Faculty and Staff Free Week

February 13, 2026 1 min

Ohio University Well-Being and Recreation will host its annual Spring Break Faculty and Staff Free Week in March.
A drone image of Ohio University's Athens Campus, including Baker Center and Alden Library, with the city of Athens in the background and clouds in the sky
OHIO Announcements

Oracle Cloud selected as OHIO’s next HR and finance system

February 13, 2026 3 min

Oracle Cloud has been selected as the next platform for Ohio University’s human resources and finance enterprise resource planning (ERP) system following a comprehensive evaluation process.
Nicole Powers
Student Success

As one football season ends, OHIO grad student Nicole Powers is already preparing for the next

February 13, 2026 8 min

As one season ends, Ohio University graduate student Nicole Powers is already preparing for the next, building on experiences at West Point and the Army-Navy game before heading to an NFL internship with the Washington Commanders.
An OHIO building is shown next to a tree covered in ice and snow on a winter's day at Ohio University
OHIO Community

OHIO publishes information to help employees protect data

February 13, 2026 1 min

In order to help OHIO employees protect their data, the Information Security Office has published new website guidance around employment-related scams and phishing.

President Gonzalez is shown with members of the Presidential Ambassadors program
Student Opportunities

Faculty, staff invited to nominate OHIO students as Presidential Ambassadors

February 13, 2026 2 min

Presidential Ambassadors serve as trusted representatives of OHIO — distinguished for their leadership, professionalism and commitment to our community.
The College Green, including McGuffey Hall and Galbreath Chapel are shown covered in snow
Teaching Excellence

Call for applications for the Bruning Teaching Academy

February 13, 2026 2 min

Tenure-track and instructional faculty who have a passion for teaching excellence at Ohio University are invited to apply.
Kevin Lee in lab
Research

Ohio University researcher receives American Heart Association grant to study how nicotine harms the heart

February 13, 2026 4 min

Kevin Lee, Ph.D. has been awarded an American Heart Association Institutional Research Enhancement Award to study how nicotine use may lead to heart damage.
Fires burn on the dry hills surround the Los Angeles area.
Faculty Experts

The economics of a disaster: Residents struggle to rebuild over a year after LA fires

February 12, 2026 4 min

Ohio University Professor and economic expert Roberto Duncan, Ph.D., discusses the Los Angeles region’s post-fire rebuild and the several economic factors that have likely contributed to its delays.
A student gives a presentation at the Multidisciplinary Honors Conference
Student Opportunities

Multidisciplinary Honors Conference at OHIO announces call for presentations

February 12, 2026 3 min

Conference organizers welcome undergraduate students of all years, fields and majors. Presentations will be grouped into panels on related topics across disciplines.

Nancy Manring on the Ohio University campus, November 2025
Climate science

Examining environmental politics, polarization, and hope

February 12, 2026 8 min

Ohio University faculty member Nancy Manring reflects on the ideas behind her new book, “A World of Wounds,” and what our dialogue around environmental issues reveals about conflict and cooperation.
An Ohio University Police vehicle is parked near Wilson Hall on the College Green
Ohio University Police Department

OUPD to host 10th annual Department Recognition Ceremony on Feb. 24

February 12, 2026 1 min

The Ohio University Police Department (OUPD) will host its 10th annual Department Recognition Ceremony at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in the Walter Hall Rotunda on OHIO’s Athens Campus.
An individual stretches while sitting on a mat during a yoga class
OHIO Community

WellWorks offering special series ‘Supporting the Journey: Yoga During and After Cancer’

February 12, 2026 1 min

WellWorks at Ohio University is offering a special series of yoga sessions in support of individuals who are navigating life during or after cancer treatment.
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