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Ryan Stillwell is shown in his Commencement robe and cap while standing outside at Ohio University

OHIO graduate applies MSSR degree to job in power industry

October 14, 2025 2 min

Ryan Stillwell attended classes from Shreveport, Louisiana, 974 miles from OHIO’s Baker University Center. But even while virtual, he was able to make lasting connections with his peers and mentors.

Visiting artists

Urban Bush Women bring “BOLD” workshops to School of Dance First Year Performance Guarantee program

October 14, 2025 8 min

The OHIO School of Dance welcomed Urban Bush Women, a dynamic Brooklyn-based, Black women-led dance-theater company, for a powerful residency from Sept. 24–27. Their presence brought fresh energy and inspiration, aligning with the school's mission of fostering community and artistic growth.

OHIO on TV

Alumna provides inspiration for on-screen Bobcat in ‘The Office’ spinoff

October 14, 2025 5 min

To prepare for his role on the new show “The Paper,” actor Domhnall Gleeson shadowed OHIO alumna Riley Runnells. Her experience helped inform his character, a newspaper editor who is also a Bobcat alumnus.

Nikki Wood and other OHIO graduates take a selfie while wearing Commencement caps and robes and standing next to the Convocation Center.

Alumni Success

Internship experience is rewarding, leads to full-time position

October 14, 2025 2 min

Nikki Wood spent the summer in Chillicothe as an intern with the city through a program with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) and in partnership with the Voinovich School.