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Election 2026

Can Ohio become a swing state again?

With Election Day around the corner, our politics expert breaks down Ohio voting history and election trends and what they might mean for the state's future.

Featured Stories

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Pod-Costume

Pop costumes: Our popular culture expert unpacks Halloween trends

It’s a special Halloween episode of our “Ask the Experts” podcast! We discuss the factors that impact how people dress up for the spooky holiday and talk to students about what they’ll be wearing this October 31.

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Fighting loneliness

"Ask the Experts": How does social media impact loneliness in college students?

In our latest podcast episode, we speak to Assistant Professor of Instruction Madelyn Hill about her public health research into the link between excessive social media use and loneliness among college students.

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Video

In a Nutshell: Exploring immersive technology inside the GRID Lab

What does it take to create a virtual world you can see, hear and move through? From immersive audio and 360-degree cameras to motion capture and virtual reality, Ohio University’s GRID Lab gives students access to the technology and hands-on experiences bringing those worlds to life.

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Experiential Learning

'I am going to use this for the rest of my life': The masterclass in music production

Two music production masterclasses take OHIO students to Providence and Brooklyn, where they network and practice hands-on learning in the recording studios of notable producers.

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Faculty Experts

Fall has been filled with political ads this year, but what makes them effective?

OHIO faculty experts discuss negative political advertisements, why there are so many political ads of all kinds this fall and keys to strong campaign messages.

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Health policy

Health policy expert explains what Ohio voters should know about health care policy ahead of the election

Health policy expert Dan Skinner discusses the health care policy issues Ohio voters should consider ahead of the election.

OHIO welcomes nearly 7,700 new students across all campuses and online

Increased interest in professional fields, continued momentum in Athens undergraduate enrollment, rising four-year graduation rate and growing College Credit Plus enrollments demonstrate students’ focus on return on investment.

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Ask the Experts Podcast

Hear from OHIO's engaging field experts, students and those influenced by thought-provoking subjects and their modern relevance.

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Upcoming Events

Nov 11

Veterans Day holiday (University offices officially closed; classes not in session)

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Nov 21

Fall semester monthly payment plan installment #3 due

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Featured Event

Oct. 23

Bobcat Build: Campus & Community Kickoff

Parks Hall

Join OHIO students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to kick off the Bobcat Build, a partnership between the University and Habitat for Humanity.

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Latest Stories

Beyond Sports
Alumni

VisCom to host Getty Images sports photographers and OHIO alums for artist talk, exhibition on Nov. 18

Two accomplished sports photographers and OHIO alumni will share their experiences and showcase their work during an artist talk hosted by the School of Visual Communication on Nov. 18.

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Awards

Ohio University awarded $510,520 grant to expand character education in Appalachian Ohio

Ohio University has been awarded a $510,520 Institutional Impact Grant from the Educating Character Initiative, a project of The Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University.

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Mock trial team

Award-winning performances at Purdue reflect strength of OHIO Mock Trial

Last month, the Mock Trial Green team placed second in a regional competition with two members winning individual awards.

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Research

Ohio University receives funding from Stream and Wetlands Foundation for groundbreaking archaeological research on ancient wetlands

A first-of-its-kind archaeology project that will conduct research across ancient hunter-gatherer sites near various wetlands areas in Ohio has been funded by the Stream and Wetlands Foundation.

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OHIO in the News

5 Challenges to Student Well-Being in the Digital Age

Inside Higher Ed

OHIO's Madelyn Hill was quoted on challenges to student well-being in the digital age, saying colleges should take a proactive approach to educating students on the effects of excessive social media.

November 4, 2026

The Atlantic

There Are Too Many Apps for That

OHIO's Paul Shovlin was quoted on the extraordinary number of vibe-coded apps that are flooding the market and if anyone is actually using them.

November 2, 2026

AlJazeera

Has Vivek Ramaswamy’s attack ad against Amy Acton backfired?

OHIO's Jerry Miller commented on if Vivek Ramaswamy's attack ad against Amy Acton backfired, noting that every negative attack carries the risk of backfiring.

October 30, 2026

Expert Spotlights

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