Stories tagged with: Community Engagement

Students and community members work on the Bobcat Build
Community Impact

Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio and Ohio University launch on-site construction for Bobcat Build

October 22, 2026 2 min

Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio and Ohio University invite students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members to celebrate the official launch of the Bobcat Build on-site construction phase this Friday, October 23, at Parks Hall on West Green.
The new ice is shown inside of Bird Arena. Two people are shown skating on the ice in the background.
OHIO Community

New floor brings new life to Bird Ice Arena

October 22, 2026 4 min

For Ohio University students and community members, the improvements to Bird Arena are providing more opportunities to use the popular recreational space.
An OHIO teacher or assistant works with a child wearing an Ohio University football shirt at the Child Development Center
Experiential Learning

Child Development Center serves local families, plays essential role for OHIO students

October 22, 2026 4 min

The Child Development Center is well-known in the community for its outstanding work and was recognized recently with the Accreditation+ designation from the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs.

OHIO representative stand with community partner award winners, who are holding their awards
Community Partners

Ohio University to bring campus, community together for Engage OHIO 2026 Symposium

October 20, 2026 3 min

Ohio University will host the 2026 Engage OHIO: Community and Place-based Engagement Symposium on Nov. 5–6 at the Ohio University Inn and Conference Center.
A speaker gives a presentation in an airplane hangar while standing on a stage in front of an Ohio University plane
Research and Innovation

Electric aviation study led by OHIO researchers serves as guide for Appalachian community development

October 19, 2026 7 min

Dramatic changes underway in the aviation industry will challenge the continued ability of small public general avaition airports to serve their communities while also creating new economic opportunities for them.
a painting by Michael Kirk
OHIO Events

Ohio University Chillicothe to exhibit work of Central Ohio artist Michael Kirk

October 12, 2026 2 min

Ohio University Chillicothe’s Patricia Scott Memorial Art Gallery will feature “Dive In,” an exhibition of artwork by Central Ohio artist Michael Kirk, beginning with an opening reception on Thursday, Oct. 22.

Ohio University Libraries Presents Award-Winning Novelist, Journalist and Visual Artist William T. Vollmann - Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m., The Athena Cinema - Free and open to the public
OHIO Events

Ohio University Libraries to host award-winning author William T. Vollmann on Oct. 21

October 9, 2026 1 min

Ohio University Libraries will welcome acclaimed author William T. Vollmann to the Athena Cinema on Wednesday, Oct. 21, for a conversation about his newest work, “A Table for Fortune.”
Members of the Mayors' Partnership for Progress gather together for a group photo
Serving The Community

Decades of progress: Reflecting on 30 years of the Mayors’ Partnership for Progress

October 8, 2026 4 min

For three decades, local leaders across Appalachian Ohio have proven that small communities accomplish far more when they stand together.
Summer Arts Program
Summer Arts Program

OHIO undergraduate, graduate students form the backbone of the Summer Arts Program

October 7, 2026 5 min

Students unite with faculty and staff to provide meaningful arts education to campers of all ages, from elementary school to recent high school graduates.
Cans of the Jackie O's Rufus craft beer are shown on the football field in Peden Stadium
Community Partners

Ohio Athletics and Jackie O’s Brewery introduce Rufus, the first officially licensed Bobcat-branded craft beer

October 6, 2026 3 min

Jackie O’s and Ohio Athletics will celebrate the release of Rufus on Thursday, Oct. 8, and the branded Rufus cans will be available across Peden Stadium for fans attending Saturday’s Homecoming game.
Andrew Zimmern is shown at a counter in a kitchen
OHIO Events

Andrew Zimmern to speak at OHIO on Oct. 19 as part of Kennedy Lecture Series

October 5, 2026 2 min

Andrew Zimmern is an Emmy-winning and James Beard Award-winning television host, chef, author and food advocate. The Oct. 19 Kennedy Lecture is free and open to the public.
Oglebay Institute's Beauty and the Beast Youth Ballet Cast October 2026
Community Events

Oglebay Institute's 'Beauty and the Beast' comes to Ohio University Eastern Oct. 26

October 1, 2026 2 min

Oglebay Institute’s School of Dance Youth Ballet Company will bring “Beauty and the Beast” to Ohio University Eastern on Oct. 26, offering the community an evening of dance, storytelling and cultural enrichment.
Audrey Truschke
OHIO Events

Koshal Speaker Series welcomes historian Audrey Truschke for talk on constructing the history of Hinduism

September 25, 2026 3 min

Ohio University’s Koshal Speaker Series and the Department of Classics and Religious Studies will welcome historian Audrey Truschke to campus for a public lecture on Monday, Oct. 12.
Promotional image for Festival of the Hills
Community Events

Ohio University Southern marks 70 years with Festival of the Hills

September 24, 2026 4 min

Ohio University Southern marks 70 years with Festival of the Hills, a free celebration Oct. 10 featuring live music, a cruise-in, an art show, quilts and dozens of local vendors, plus a look back at how the campus got its start.
volunteers sort clothing donations
Community Events

OHIO Chillicothe partners with Goodwill to host donation drive

September 22, 2026 2 min

Ohio University Chillicothe is teaming up with Goodwill Industries of South Central Ohio for a donation drive on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Stevenson Center.
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