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Students receive research awards from OMNI

Dr. Ken Reed OMNI Distinguished Seminar and Awards Reception honors student achievements

September 25, 2026 4 min

A generous gift by Ohio University alumnus Ken Reed (’68) made cash awards possible for outstanding student research on musculoskeletal and neurological disorders.

Baker University Center and the pond in front of it. The pond shows a reflection of the building

OHIO Announcements

OURC/Baker Fund proposals are being accepted until Oct. 9

September 25, 2026 1 min

In addition, applications for the Faculty Research Support program, 1804 Institutional Impact Award and the Mock Review program are being accepted for the fall semester

Career Opportunities

OHIO Online geological sciences graduate leads new research initiatives

September 18, 2026 6 min

Rin Kirby graduated with her geological sciences degree in August 2025 and today works for the Illinois Mine Subsidence Insurance Fund (IMSIF) as a geospatial manager.

An aerial image of Ohio University and Athens, Ohio in the Fall

OHIO Events

Grants 101 workshops coming in October

September 11, 2026 2 min

Faculty, post docs and doctoral students who want to know more about the grants process at Ohio University are invited to join the Grants 101 learning series.

OHIO Announcements

Learn more about applying for 1804 Institutional Impact Challenge funding

September 10, 2026 1 min

Ohio University faculty and staff are invited to learn more about the 1804 Institutional Impact Challenge funding opportunity through two upcoming information sessions.

Faculty Research

Alexander Govorov named IPF Fellow, strengthening OHIO’s international research collaboration in nanoscience

September 8, 2026 2 min

Distinguished Professor Alexander Govorov, a member of the Nanoscale and Quantum Phenomena Institute, has been appointed an IPF Fellow at the Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden in Germany.

Student Research

OHIO Chillicothe student reconnects with ancestral language through UC Berkeley research program

September 1, 2026 3 min

OHIO Chillicothe junior Ana Frease conducted research on the Coast Miwok language this summer through the Breath of Life Archival Institute for Indigenous California Languages.

Graduate research

Office of Research Compliance launches peer-to-peer IRB mentoring program to support graduate student researchers

August 31, 2026 3 min

The Office of Research Compliance is launching a new program designed to strengthen support for graduate students conducting human subjects research.

OHIO students and a faculty member stand in front of a display case showing some of the Voinovich Archives items

Research Opportunities

Research Scholars create Voinovich Archives display

August 27, 2026 8 min

An archival research project conceived with the help of Voinovich Undergraduate Research Scholars has produced an informative exhibit to celebrate the legacy of alumnus George V. Voinovich .

Emily Stokes sits at a table and discusses a project with members of the Mayors Partnership for Progress

Student Success

Voinovich Research Scholar’s journey winds through Appalachian towns to White House

August 18, 2026 7 min

Emily Stokes’ journey is a prime example of how Ohio University strives to give students a solid educational experience while also providing them with opportunities to grow through its external partnerships.

OHIO students study and conduct research while sitting at desks and tables and working on computers in Alden Library

Ohio University Libraries

Enhancing discovery - Updates to Ohio University Libraries Search website

August 17, 2026 2 min

Early this summer, Ohio University Libraries launched an improved version of the Library Search catalog website, integrating the latest platform updates as well as enhancements driven by user testing.

Ohio University Press

Ohio University Press receives gift to support global scholarship in African Studies

August 6, 2026 2 min

Ohio University Press is pleased to announce a generous gift from Steve Howard, OHIO director emeritus of African Studies, to support the publication of scholarship in African studies.

Advancing Health

New patent from OHIO researchers could pave the way for more effective growth hormone therapies

July 22, 2026 8 min

Researchers at Ohio University have filed a patent after using advanced molecular simulations to uncover, for the first time, how a pioneering growth hormone drug works at the atomic level—a discovery that could pave the way for a new generation of more potent treatments for growth hormone disorders.

Ohio University's Athens Campus is shown in this aerial image

Community Impact

Center for Community Impact joins Division of Research and Creative Activity

July 16, 2026 3 min

As part of Ohio University's ongoing implementation of its Dynamic Strategy, the Center for Community Impact (CCI) has transitioned to the Division of Research and Creative Activity.

OHIO Professor Nancy Sandler with collaborators

Condensed Matter Researcher

Nancy Sandler advances condensed matter physics through research, leadership, and global collaboration

July 15, 2026 3 min

Nancy Sandler is a theoretical condensed matter physicist whose research at the Nanoscale and Quantum Phenomena Institute provides student mentoring, and scientific leadership.

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