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A large group of Heritage College graduates in green doctoral regalia look up and smile as green and silver streamers fall over them during their commencement ceremony.

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine commencement speaker shares lessons drawn from ‘The Wizard of Oz’

May 13, 2026 4 min

Saying he hopes they will become “wizards of ozteopathy,” the commencement speaker for the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine shared insights from “The Wizard of Oz."

The cohort members of the Voinovich Academy OCPM stand together.

Developing Leaders

Voinovich Academy: Building Ohio’s leaders of today and tomorrow

May 13, 2026 7 min

Ohio University's Voinovich Academy for Excellence in Public Service provides indispensable opportunities to boost leaders in Appalachian communities and beyond.

Alumni Leaders

OHIO graduate discusses career in public service, offers words of advice

May 13, 2026 3 min

Joe Brehm dedicates his career to regional conservation and environmental education, building on the foundations he laid during his time at the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service.

OHIO faculty

Meet OHIO’s Educational Influencer

May 12, 2026 2 min

In the increasingly crowded space of online influencers, you might not expect to find an enthusiastic teacher of anatomy, physiology and health education. But for one Ohio University professor, creating content is a natural extension of the classroom.

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Firsthand experience

Learning on the road: Bobcats explore the world on spring break

May 12, 2026 8 min

Ohio University students excelled academically in their classes and research during the spring semester, but many also took part in incredible learning experiences across the globe.

College Green is covered with international flags, while the trees are green and white on a spring day, in this image taken above from a drone

Student Opportunities

TRIO program helps students succeed in college, prepare for careers

May 12, 2026 3 min

Ohio University students are encouraged to learn about how the TRIO program can help them succeed in college, while also preparing them for careers after graduation.

Ohio University Music Industry Summit 2026

OHIO Events

OHIO Music Industry Summit continues to draw students, alumni and professionals

May 12, 2026 4 min

The Ohio University Music Industry Summit returned for its eighth consecutive year featuring a diverse group of prominent artists and music industry professionals. The conference drew an eclectic group of attendees from OHIO students and alumni, to seasoned industry professionals, to high school students and everyone in between.

Tracy Watson and Corey Boby stand with the Rufus mascot while inside the Baker University Center Ballroom

Dedicated Faculty

Loving math, living the dream

May 12, 2026 3 min

Tracy Watson and Corey Boby are known for their love of teaching and their dedication to helping OHIO students succeed, and now they have created a new award that will continue to help students for years to come.

Chubb Hall is shown with colorful trees in front of the building, the building has the words "Chubb Hall" and "The Edwin-Watts-Chubb Library" on the wall

Student Spotlight

Student spotlight: Designing a degree, designing your future

May 12, 2026 4 min

Through the Bachelor of Specialized Studies program, Grace Cherryhomes has built a degree that blends creativity, strategy and real-world experience to prepare her for a future in design.

In Remembrance

Ohio University mourns the passing of Associate Vice President Emeritus Gwyn Scott

May 11, 2026 5 min

A thoughtful leader and respected colleague, Scott leaves behind a lasting legacy of service and innovation that will continue to impact the University community for many years to come.

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Community Events

Lawrence County students trade classrooms for the forest

May 11, 2026 5 min

Nearly 100 Lawrence County students spent a day testing water, studying soil, identifying wildflowers and cleaning up Wayne National Forest — and earned service hours doing it.

Flowering trees are shown in front of Alden Library on a spring day

OHIO Community

Working Advantage Benefits at Ohio University: Start saving now

May 8, 2026 1 min

Ohio University has partnered with Working Advantage to offer a new savings platform for OHIO employees.

Experiential Learning

Experiential learning grant gives students hands-on experience workshopping a new musical in under 30 hours

May 8, 2026 7 min

OHIO students did what many theater professionals spend years working toward: workshopping a brand-new musical as part of the OU Fringe Festival thanks to a grant from the experiential learning fund.

OHIO Announcements

University Human Resources temporary relocation to Grover Center W111