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‘Becoming The Voinovich School' spotlights partnership model for high-impact public service

March 31, 2026 6 min

Author Greg Browning, a former chair of the Ohio University Board of Trustees, saw the need for documenting the history of the school while providing a model for other institutions to follow.

Student Org

New student organization combats food insecurity in Athens area

March 31, 2026 2 min

Bobcats Fighting Hunger brings OHIO students together to address a regional concern

Two students lead the program at the 2025 Leadership Awards

Student Leaders

University community invited to 43rd Annual Leadership Awards

March 31, 2026 2 min

The Ohio University community is invited to the 43rd Annual Leadership Awards on April 8, 2026, in the Baker University Center Ballroom.

Sonya Pfeiffer speaks to an auditorium on Pre-Law Day 2026

University Community

Building a future in the law: Event explores bias through the ‘Staircase’ trial

March 31, 2026 5 min

Pre-Law Day featured Sonya Pfeiffer (BSJ, ’95) and David Rudolf speaking to students and community members about cognitive bias and their experience as defense attorneys.

VP Johnson and Dean Gwilym accept a proclamation from Terry Johnson.

Heritage College

Ohio General Assembly honors 50th anniversary of Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

March 30, 2026 3 min

The Ohio General Assembly has recognized the 50th anniversary of the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine with a formal proclamation and commendation.

Student Success

Student teachers build confidence, community at OHIO Chillicothe

March 30, 2026 2 min

Ohio University Chillicothe seniors Ava Eldridge and Kylie Fink are discovering what it takes to lead their own classrooms as they prepare for their careers in education.

Angela Cooke-Jackson accepts 2026 Andersch award.

University Awards

Andersch Award winner brings ‘compassion and wisdom’ to communication students

March 30, 2026 5 min

Accepting the Elizabeth G. Andersch Award from the School of Communication Studies, Dr. Angela F. Cooke-Jackson spoke on community and personal identity.

Partnerships

Ohio University, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield expand partnership to strengthen rural healthcare workforce

March 30, 2026 4 min

Additional investment will strengthen experiential learning program to elevate care for aging and vulnerable populations

Individuals dance together while music plays and one person wears a costume

Student Experiences

OHIO social work students dive into Costa Rican culture, community service

March 30, 2026 5 min

A group of social work and interdisciplinary students from the Athens and regional campuses participated in a cultural immersion and service-learning experience in Costa Rica during Spring Break 2026.

OHIO Hockey

OHIO Hockey wins first national title in 22 years

March 30, 2026 4 min

Ohio University Hockey won the American Collegiate Hockey Association Men’s Division I National Championship on March 17, 2026. This recent victory marks the fifth title the program has won and the first since 2004.

OHIO Announcements

Faculty can begin entering Fall Semester required course syllabus information in Canvas March 30

March 27, 2026 4 min

Ohio University faculty can begin entering required syllabus information for Fall Semester 2026–27 beginning March 30 in Canvas.

An OHIO student is shown wearing a graduation cap that says "There's No Place Like HOUme at Fall Commencement 2023

OHIO Events

Volunteers needed for Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies

March 27, 2026 1 min

Ohio University is looking for volunteers to support the Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies.

Cutler Hall is surrounded by colorful trees on the College Green on a day in fall

OHIO Community

Ohio University to launch redesigned faculty, staff profiles this summer

March 27, 2026 2 min

This spring and summer, Ohio University’s University Communications and Marketing (UCM) Web Team will lead a comprehensive redesign of faculty and staff profiles across ohio.edu.

HCOM students pose in front of the Capitol in Washington D.C.

Health Advocacy

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine students advocate for health policy during DO Day 2026