Stories tagged with: Division of Student Life

An OHIO Football player celebrates in the end zone in front of a large crowd  in Peden Stadium
OHIO Events

OHIO to celebrate Family Weekend with special events, performances

Family Weekend 2026, which will be held Sept. 25-27, will feature concerts and performances, a Bobcat Family Welcome, athletic events and a wide range of events for people of all ages.

Lindley Hall
OHIO Events

Survivor Advocacy Program invites OHIO community to Oct. 7 open house

The open house offers an opportunity to meet the SAP team, learn more about their confidential student support services and explore the program’s newly enhanced space in Lindley Hall

College Green
Supporting Students

Finding your fit: THRIVE Week connects students to support

During THRIVE Week, OHIO students had multiple opportunities to focus on their well-being, from mental health resources and student organizations to activities across campus.

McDavis Hall
McDavis Hall

Ohio University to celebrate the opening of Roderick J. McDavis Hall on Sept. 25

Ohio University will celebrate the grand opening of Roderick J. McDavis Hall from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25, at the new residence hall, located at 6 Nelson Drive in Athens.

An OHIO student hands a card to a Cats Cupboard employee while at a desk at the food pantry
Supporting Students

Cats’ Cupboard providing food access to students, strong community partnerships

Ohio University and the Basic Needs Programs offer a variety of support open to all students, including the Cats’ Cupboard food pantry.

Students walk on the College Green, while international flags are also placed the College Greenon a spring day
Supporting Students

Three years in, JED Campus is changing how OHIO supports student mental health

JED Campus is a partnership with The Jed Foundation that gives colleges a structured way to build a real mental health safety net, through assessment tools, feedback reports and ongoing strategic support.

Welcome Week, August 20-30, 2026
Welcome Week

Welcome home, Bobcats: Welcome Week to feature events for new, returning students

Ohio University invites all students to celebrate the beginning of the new academic year during Welcome Week 2026.

A staff member assist a WellWorks member who is exercising
Health and Wellness

WellWorks continues supporting employee health, well-being

WellWorks is Ohio University's wellness center dedicated to supporting employees, their spouses and partners, graduate students and the Athens community.

Cutler Hall is shown surrounded by colorful trees on a sunny day in the spring
OHIO Announcements

OHIO’s Division of Student Affairs announces leadership transitions

Effective Aug. 18, the Ohio University Division of Student Affairs will undergo several leadership transitions. 

Looking up at the Ohio University clock outside of Baker University Center
Space Planning

Baker Space Task Force provides building recommendations, future space enhancements following extensive student input

Throughout the process, the Task Force engaged with a variety of individual students, student leaders and student organizations to better understand their vision for Baker University Center and how this important campus space can evolve to help students feel more welcomed, supported and connected throughout their time at OHIO.

A view of Cutler Hall from College Green
OHIO Community

Division of Student Affairs celebrates staff impact, leadership at year-end celebration

The event recognized the work happening across the division and University to support student success and well-being while honoring award recipients selected from a large pool of nominations.

In Remembrance

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

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.

Ping Center
OHIO Announcements

Ping Recreation Center offers summer discounts for students, faculty, staff, community members

Memberships are open to the Athens community, Ohio University staff and faculty and OHIO students not enrolled for the summer semester.

Division of Student Affairs

Kathy Fahl named interim Vice President for Student Affairs at Ohio University

Fahl will assume this role following the planned departure of current Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Lyn Redington, effective August 17, 2026.

Riya Jacob receives the Rudy Leadership Award at the Leadership Awards Ceremony in the Baker University Center Ballroom
Student Leaders

43rd Annual Leadership Awards continue tradition of spotlighting student initiative

Ohio University honored student leaders and outstanding student organizations during the 43rd Annual Leadership Awards ceremony on April 9, 2026, in the Baker University Center Ballroom. 

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