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OHIO to host Healthcare Career Fair April 7

March 18, 2026 2 min

The Healthcare Career Fair will provide students with opportunities to network with employers, explore internships and full-time positions, and practice their networking skills.

Career Opportunities

Voinovich Scholars get head start on careers at Partnership for Community-Based Prevention

March 17, 2026 8 min

Three Ohio University students discuss the benefits of their hands-on work experiences, and how these opportunities are preparing them for success in their chosen careers.

Alumni Leaders

Alumni profile – JobsOhio expert discusses how time at OHIO helped shape her career

March 17, 2026 3 min

For Hannah Baumgartel, economic development is so much more than just a set of industry metrics or site plans—it is a deeply personal mission to strengthen the communities she calls home.

OHIO Events

Lazaroff Memorial Lecture to feature Dr. Joanna Sliwa on March 24

March 17, 2026 1 min

The History Department will host the annual Lazaroff Memorial Lecture in Jewish history on Tuesday, March 24 at 7 p.m. in Baker University Center 240/242. This event is free and open to the public.

Community Impact

PORTSfuture groundwork continues to pay off with job growth at Pike County plant

March 17, 2026 3 min

Recent developments highlight the promise of new jobs and industry expansion for the region and underscore the decades-long commitment to this effort by OHIO's George V. Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service.

OHIO Community

OHIO community invited to retirement reception for Wendy Merb-Brown

March 17, 2026 2 min

University College will host a retirement reception for Wendy Merb-Brown on Tuesday, March 31, in the Walter Rotunda.

OHIO Announcements

OHIO to hold open forums for Scripps College dean search finalists

March 17, 2026 1 min

Ohio University Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Donald J. Leo announces four finalists for the position of dean of the Scripps College of Communication.

OHIO Announcements

G. Jason Jolley named Associate Vice President for Research Partnerships and Innovation

March 17, 2026 2 min

Ohio University’s Office of the Vice President for Research and Creative Activity has named Dr. G. Jason Jolley as Associate Vice President for Research Partnerships and Innovation.

OHIO students have class outside at the Scripps Hall Amphitheater on a spring day

Annual festival

Spring Literary Festival celebrates 40 years with award-winning authors

March 16, 2026 3 min

The festival will take place March 25–26, bringing authors George Bilgere, Hala Alyan, and Jeff VanderMeer to OHIO. Through lectures, readings and conversations, the festival offers students and community members the opportunity to engage directly with these writers.

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 Community

Following review by the state, Ohio University will sunset select academic programs graduating fewer than 5 students annually

March 16, 2026 3 min

Currently enrolled students will be able to complete their degree as outlined.

High school students interested in exploring the legal field at the program hosted by Ohio University’s Center for Law, Justice & Culture

Summer Law & Trial Institute

High school students invited to apply for alumni-supported Summer Law & Trial Institute

March 12, 2026 4 min

High school students interested in exploring the legal field are invited to apply for the Summer Law & Trial Institute (SLTI), a free, alumni-supported program hosted by Ohio University’s Center for Law, Justice & Culture. The competitive two‑week institute will take place June 28–July 10, 2026, combining virtual instruction with an immersive, on‑campus residency.

First-place Three Minute Thesis winner Mihajlo Chonev, a computer science master’s student from the Russ College, who presented his thesis work, “From drones to data: A modernized machine learning approach to bridge inspection.”

Student Awards

25 grad students take the stage at Ohio University's 2026 Three Minute Thesis® finals

March 12, 2026 3 min

On March 4, 25 graduate students from across Ohio University came together in the Baker Theater to compete for first place in the 2026 Three Minute Thesis® (3MT) competition.

Concourse Syllabus

Ohio University to implement Concourse Syllabus in response to state requirements

March 12, 2026 3 min

OHIO will implement Concourse Syllabus, a syllabus management tool integrated directly within Canvas, to meet requirements outlined in the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act.

College Credit Plus

College Credit Plus program at OHIO Eastern gives students a head start on college

March 10, 2026 5 min

At Ohio University Eastern, the College Credit Plus (CCP) program is helping regional students take their first steps into higher education with confidence.

Stories and Songs of Appalachia

Stories and Songs of Appalachia concert to benefit OHIO Eastern students

March 10, 2026 3 min

“Stories and Songs of Appalachia,” a one-night performance presented by Interim Dean of Campus and Community Relations Richard W. Greenlee, will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19, in the Ohio University Eastern Theater.

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