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Jill Woo
Alumni

From farm fields to film sets: Jill Kleck Woo’s journey from WOUB to Hollywood

Jill Kleck Woo’s story begins on a quiet farm in Ohio, where the rhythms of rural life shaped her early years. But Woo had a spark for something more creative, electric, and far beyond the cornfields.

Nursing students at OHIO Southern learn and hone their craft.
National Recognitions

Ohio University Southern named an “Opportunity College” by Carnegie

Ohio University Southern is among fewer than 300 universities in the country to have earned designation as an “Opportunity College and University” in the recently released Student Access and Earnings Classification debuted with the updated Carnegie Classifications. Carnegie also recognized OHIO Southern as a “Special Focus” institution for its large percentage of graduates in nursing and health professions.

Community Engaged Scholars in a public school classroom
Community Service

Community Engaged Scholars Program accepting applicants for fall 2025

The Center for Community Engagement (CCE) is now recruiting faculty for the 2025 Fall Community Engaged Scholars Program. The program is a professional development training on community engagement, a high impact practice of experiential learning.

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Class of 2025

Veteran finds purpose in social work after military service

Military veteran and OHIO Southern graduate Rachel Miller plans to use her social work degree to make a difference in her community.

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OHIO Announcements

Ohio University approves three policies

The Ohio University Executive Staff Policy Committee (ESPC) and OHIO President Lori Stewart Gonzalez have approved updates to three policies.

HCOM Faculty Jennifer Gwilym receives award at OOS
Faculty Awards

Southeast Ohio physician and Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine leader receives national and state recognition for service

Jennifer Gwilym, D.O., was one of three osteopathic family physicians recognized nationally by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians with the Distinguished Fellow designation.

Go Green Patton 2025
Kids Camp

Patton College of Education to host summer Green Project Camp for children

The Patton College of Education’s Stevens Literacy Center is pleased to announce the third annual Green Project Camp for summer 2025.

A nursing student at OHIO Chillicothe engages with other students
National Recognitions

Ohio University Chillicothe named a “Professions-Focused” “Opportunity College” by Carnegie

Ohio University Chillicothe is among fewer than 300 universities in the country to have earned designation as an “Opportunity College and University” in the recently released Student Access and Earnings Classification debuted with the updated Carnegie Classifications. The campus was also classified as “Professions Focused” in the new Carnegie Institutional Classification system.

Teacher tour a Ross County Solar installation
professional development

Ohio University Chillicothe to offer energy science workshop for educators

OHIO Chillicothe and the Patton College of Education is offering a continuing education graduate credit course on renewable energy for middle and high school science teachers.

Phi Beta Kappa clock, Ohio University
Phi Beta Kappa

Phi Beta Kappa honors high achievers, reflects historical and liberal arts traditions and academic excellence

The Lambda of Ohio University Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa recently initiated nearly 50 new members on Friday, May 2, at Grover Center. These students met extensive academic requirements to qualify for membership.

Lancaster Communications Hall of Fame
Alumni

First class inducted into Lancaster Campus COMS Alumni Hall of Fame

OHIO Lancaster has inducted its inaugural class into the Lancaster Campus Communication Studies Alumni Hall of Fame.

teachers tour a Ross County solar installation
Community Engagement

Area teachers gather at Ohio University Chillicothe for STEM education day

Nearly 80 area STEM teachers, school administrators, and future educators gathered at Ohio University Chillicothe on Thursday, May 8 for a professional development day focusing on renewable energy.

Kevin Mattson
Distinguished Professor

Kevin Mattson named Ohio University Distinguished Professor

Ohio University proudly announced Kevin Mattson Ph.D. as the 2025 recipient of its highest faculty honor—the Distinguished Professor Award—during the spring graduate commencement ceremony on Friday, May 2.

Mike McCarthy
Alumni

Mike McCarthy named 5 p.m. anchor at ABC 6 in Columbus

March was a big month for Mike McCarthy. The 2007 journalism graduate was named the 5 p.m. news anchor on WSYX/ABC6 TV in Columbus.

Stocker Center
OHIO Community

Retirement celebration for Mike Wickham set for May 13

All members of the Ohio University community are invited to celebrate Mike Wickham’s retirement after more than 20 years of dedicated service to Ohio University. 

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