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VisCom to host Getty Images sports photographers and OHIO alums for artist talk, exhibition on Nov. 18

November 4, 2026 2 min

Two accomplished sports photographers and OHIO alumni will share their experiences and showcase their work during an artist talk hosted by the School of Visual Communication on Nov. 18.

A drone shot of fall trees on OHIO's campus

Awards

Ohio University awarded $510,520 grant to expand character education in Appalachian Ohio

November 4, 2026 3 min

Ohio University has been awarded a $510,520 Institutional Impact Grant from the Educating Character Initiative, a project of The Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University.

Mock trial team

Award-winning performances at Purdue reflect strength of OHIO Mock Trial

November 4, 2026 3 min

Last month, the Mock Trial Green team placed second in a regional competition with two members winning individual awards.

Imagine Lagos, Winner Urban History Association Alison Isenberg Prize for the Best Book on Urban Placemaking - Imagine Lagos, Mapping History, Place and Politics in a Nineteenth- Century African City, Ademide Adelusi-Adeluyi

Ohio University Press

‘Imagine Lagos’ wins inaugural Alison Isenberg Prize for Best Book on Urban Placemaking

November 3, 2026 3 min

The Ohio University Press title by Ademide Adelusi-Adeluyi was recently honored by the Urban History Association.

Research

Ohio University receives funding from Stream and Wetlands Foundation for groundbreaking archaeological research on ancient wetlands

November 3, 2026 3 min

A first-of-its-kind archaeology project that will conduct research across ancient hunter-gatherer sites near various wetlands areas in Ohio has been funded by the Stream and Wetlands Foundation.

OHIO Events

OHIO Eastern Art Gallery to feature Japanese artist Hiromi Katayama in Creative Confluence exhibition

November 3, 2026 2 min

Inspired by nature and Japanese cultural heritage, the exhibition offers students and community members an opportunity to explore traditional Japanese art. A free artist reception will be held Nov. 16.

Collective Bargaining

Faculty collective bargaining negotiations continue to progress

November 1, 2026 1 min

The parties reached four additional tentative agreements in October while continuing to engage in discussions on multiple economic proposals. Additional bargaining sessions are scheduled throughout November.

Commencement

OHIO Distinguished Professor Dr. Brian Clark to speak at Fall Commencement

October 30, 2026 4 min

Ohio University Distinguished Professor Dr. Brian Clark will deliver the keynote address at the Fall 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 12.

The Ohio University campus and the Hocking River

OHIO Announcements

Ohio University promotes safe medication disposal through campus events

October 29, 2026 3 min

Ohio University is working to make medication disposal more accessible to students through campus events and disposal packets available in residence halls.

Looking up at the Ohio University clock outside of Baker University Center

OHIO Community

University Human Resources staff retreat

October 29, 2026 1 min

University Human Resources staff will participate in an on-campus department retreat on Nov. 5.

Cutler Hall is shown surrounded by colorful trees, with hilldsides in the background in this aerial image

Faculty Experts

Fall has been filled with political ads this year, but what makes them effective?

October 29, 2026 10 min

OHIO faculty experts discuss negative political advertisements, why there are so many political ads of all kinds this fall and keys to strong campaign messages.

Roots, Routes and Recipes - International Dinner 2026 - Ohio University - 1804

Community Events

International Dinner set for Nov. 14, tickets now on sale

October 29, 2026 1 min

Guests will enjoy delicious dishes from around the world, connect with members of the campus and Athens communities, and celebrate through music, dance and cultural performances.

A group of students poses in colorful costumes

Pod-Costume

Pop costumes: Our popular culture expert unpacks Halloween trends

October 29, 2026 3 min

It’s a special Halloween episode of our “Ask the Experts” podcast! We discuss the factors that impact how people dress up for the spooky holiday and talk to students about what they’ll be wearing this October 31.

Ohio state flag flies in College Green on OHIO's campus.

Election 2026

Can Ohio become a swing state again?

October 29, 2026 4 min

With Election Day around the corner, our politics expert breaks down Ohio voting history and election trends and what they might mean for the state's future.