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Study finds early measure of overall health may predict future memory problems in older adults

January 7, 2026 3 min

New research suggests that a person’s overall physical and mental abilities, known as intrinsic capacity, may help predict future cognitive decline.

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Research

Ohio University study finds high blood pressure before pregnancy linked to shorter breastfeeding duration

January 7, 2026 3 min

A new Ohio University study has found that women who have high blood pressure before becoming pregnant are more likely to stop breastfeeding earlier compared to women without high blood pressure.

Board of Trustees

OHIO Board of Trustees to learn about Faculty Development Certification, review the establishment of the Ohio Academic Health Science Center during January Board meetings

January 7, 2026 6 min

The Board of Trustees will learn about the Teaching and Assessing Experiential Learning Certification, as well as the OHIO Academic Health Sciences Center, during meetings on Jan 15-16.

Faculty

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine faculty member named president-elect of American Diabetes Association

January 7, 2026 2 min

The American Diabetes Association announced that Ohio University Professor Elizabeth Beverly, Ph.D., has been selected as the president-elect of health care and education.

Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's December 2025 Newsmakers

January 6, 2026 2 min

Rebecca Dingus, Jacob Hiler and Laeeq Khan were named OHIO's December 2025 Newsmakers.

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OHIO Community

Ohio University announces retirement of Robert 'Bob' Silva Jr., director of Technology Transfer

January 6, 2026 1 min

Robert “Bob” Silva Jr., has been a cornerstone of the Technology Transfer Office, providing exceptional leadership and expertise that advanced OHIO's research commercialization and innovation efforts.

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Career Opportunities

Strengthening her nonprofit career with an MPA

January 5, 2026 3 min

When Jenna Pfeiffer decided to pursue her Master of Public Administration (MPA) at the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service, it marked a turning point in how she envisioned her future.

Club Crew Team

Ohio University Club Crew celebrates 30 years of community, resilience and rowing

January 5, 2026 7 min

Celebrating 30 years on the water, Ohio University’s Club Crew Team reunited generations of Bobcat rowers to honor a legacy built on hard work, shared stories and lifelong bonds.

Faculty and Staff

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine names Elizabeth Zmuda, D.O., as associate dean for health systems and operations

January 5, 2026 3 min

The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Zmuda, D.O., as associate dean for health systems and operations.

OHIO Football

John Hauser named Ohio Football Head Coach

December 26, 2025 4 min

John Hauser has been promoted to head football coach, Ohio University Director of Athletics Slade Larscheid announced Friday, Dec. 26. Hauser is the 31st head coach in program history.

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Student Success

OHIO announces fall semester 2025 student academic achievement lists

December 23, 2025 2 min

Ohio University is proud to recognize and celebrate the academic achievements of every student who has qualified for the President’s, Provost’s or Dean’s Lists, across all of OHIO’s campuses, for fall semester 2025.

Fallout 76

Athens and OHIO goes post-apocalyptic in new Fallout 76 game

December 19, 2025 4 min

For Bobcats playing the latest Fallout 76 expansion, whether they’re Ohio University game development students or longtime fans of the game, the experience can feel a little like inception.

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OHIO Community

Debunking myths about cybersecurity

December 19, 2025 1 min

While cybersecurity is very important to students, faculty and staff, there are a lot of myths about it.

Student Success

Field placement prepares OHIO Chillicothe student for social work career

December 19, 2025 5 min

Ethan Clark’s desire to serve others led him to pursue a degree in social work at Ohio University Chillicothe. Now, as he completes his senior practicum, Clark is turning his passion for helping others into a profession.

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Alumni Leaders

OHIO Southern graduate DJ Rymer turns service into a way of life

December 19, 2025 9 min

First-generation OHIO Southern alumnus D.J. Rymer turns a family story of loss, hard work and community support into a life of public service on both sides of the Ohio River.

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