Stories tagged with: Office of the President

OHIO Leadership

Ohio University names John McCarthy Interim Executive Vice President and Provost

May 6, 2026 2 min

McCarthy will assume the role following Provost Don Leo’s announcement that he will step down to serve as President of The University of Alabama in Huntsville, effective June 1.
Students in the Scripps College of Communication gain hands-on experience with audio editing in the School of Media Arts & Studies.
Research Excellence

Opportunity Abounds

April 28, 2026 6 min

Ohio University is among the nation’s select R1 Opportunity Universities and the only university in Ohio to earn both coveted titles.
OHIO and Kokosing officials stand together for the ribbon cutting ceremony at the Kokosing Teaching Laboratory
Student Opportunities

Ohio University celebrates grand opening of Kokosing Teaching Laboratory

April 23, 2026 3 min

The one-of-a-kind facility will provide Ohio University students with new opportunities to work and learn together on real-world construction projects.
Division of Student Affairs

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

April 22, 2026 2 min

Fahl will assume this role following the planned departure of current Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Lyn Redington, effective August 17, 2026.
Several faculty awards are displayed on a table, including awards for Pamela Kaylor, Sarah Wyatt and Adam Rapp
Faculty Excellence

OHIO honors faculty for outstanding teaching, research, commitment to student success

April 22, 2026 9 min

The 2026 Faculty Recognition and Awards Ceremony celebrated the winners of numerous prestigious awards including the Presidential Teacher Award, Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching and University Professor Award.
Ava Wood
Student Leaders

Ohio University student Ava Wood receives statewide Charles J. Ping Student Service Award

April 21, 2026 3 min

This statewide honor recognizes outstanding undergraduate leadership in community service and civic engagement.
Spring flowers on College Green
University Updates

OHIO leaders discuss Dynamic Strategy progress, share overview of University operating budget and more during April 9 ‘University Updates’

April 21, 2026 4 min

Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez hosted the fifth and final “University Updates” event of the academic year on Thursday, April 9.
OHIO Ice Cream Social
OHIO Events

OHIO community invited to April ice cream social

April 10, 2026 1 min

Ohio University will host ice cream socials on the Athens and regional campuses from 2-4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21 to celebrate the end of the semester.
Office of Information Technology

Ed Carter named interim Chief Information Officer

April 9, 2026 2 min

Carter will assume the role beginning June 1 following the departure of current Chief Information Officer Chris Ament, who will join Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as its Chief Information Officer.

Baker Center
OHIO Events

OHIO to hold next ‘University Updates’ event on April 9

March 27, 2026 1 min

Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez will host the next “University Updates” event on Thursday, April 9, from 11 a.m. until noon in the Baker University Center Theater. 
Larry Connor is shown inside the Baker University Center
Forever OHIO

Astronaut and business leader Larry Connor to deliver Ohio University Commencement Address, receive Honorary Doctorate

March 26, 2026 2 min

Ohio University will welcome distinguished alumnus, entrepreneur and private astronaut Larry Connor back to campus as the keynote speaker for its May 2026 commencement ceremonies.

Sarah Wyatt, Ph.D. in a growth lab in the Environmental and Plant Biology Department at Ohio University.
Faculty Excellence

Ohio University to honor Distinguished Professor Sarah Wyatt on March 18

February 26, 2026 3 min

Ohio University will honor Distinguished Professor Sarah Wyatt on Wednesday, March 18, during the Distinguished Professor Portrait Unveiling and Lecture.
Cutler Hall and the College Green is covered with snow, but the brick paths have been cleared of snow and one person walks on a path.
Faculty Excellence

Distinguished Professor Award nominations now being accepted

February 20, 2026 2 min

Ohio University is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Professor Award, the University’s highest recognition of faculty excellence. The application deadline is Friday, April 3, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Carly Leatherwood
OHIO Community

Leatherwood selected to join Leadership Ohio’s distinguished Class of 2026 fellows

February 20, 2026 3 min

Carly Leatherwood, who serves as Chief of Staff to OHIO President Dr. Lori Stewart Gonzalez, has more than 25 years of communications and marketing experience and possesses a strong background in public service.

Students walk on the brick paths on the snow-covered College Green
Forever OHIO

OHIO community invited to celebrate Founders Day 2026

February 10, 2026 3 min

Each year on Founders Day, Ohio University celebrates the achievements of its students, faculty, staff and alumni, and the profound impact they have made in the region and around the world.
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