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Regional manufacturing

Made in the USA: Stitching Together a Manufacturing Revival

Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service develops award-winning, research-based solutions to challenges facing communities, the economy and the environment. The goal: give business and community leaders the resources they need to advance economic development, improve infrastructure, solve environmental problems and improve the health and overall well-being of everyone in Ohio. In a single year, the school served more than 9,000 businesses, forged 13 state agency partnerships and advanced over 220 community projects across Ohio. What follows is one such effort.

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Nursing

OHIO’s RN to BSN program named top in state, third in nation for Online RN to BSN Programs for 2026 by Nurse.org

OHIO's online RN to BSN program has been recognized as the top program in Ohio and the 3rd-best asynchronous online RN to BSN program in the nation by Nurse.org.

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OHIO Online

Forbes ranks OHIO Online Bachelor of Science in Project Management among best in the nation, No. 1 for transfer students

Ohio University’s Online Bachelor of Science in Project Management was ranked among the best online project management programs in the nation by Forbes.

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OHIO Events

OHIO Music Industry Summit continues to draw students, alumni and professionals

The Ohio University Music Industry Summit returned for its eighth consecutive year featuring a diverse group of prominent artists and music industry professionals. The conference drew an eclectic group of attendees from OHIO students and alumni, to seasoned industry professionals, to high school students and everyone in between.

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OHIO Research

Long-term alcohol use may affect multiple organs at the same time, Ohio University researchers find

A new study offers insight into how chronic alcohol use may harm the body over time.

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International arts

Ghana’s culture minister visits OHIO to discuss the fusion of art, culture and innovation

The Honorable Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Ghana’s Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, delivered a keynote speech on the intersections of art, culture and innovation during her visit to OHIO’s Athens campus for the Global Arts Festival International Conference.

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Emerging Technology

AI in the hiring process

As AI becomes increasingly involved in the hiring process, HR Program Director and Associate Professor Shawnee Chapman shares her insights and best practices for students and job seekers navigating today’s job market.

Ohio University-led study improves fracture risk detection beyond bone density tests

Millions of older women are at risk of fractures, and standard tests miss many of them. Now, researchers from Ohio University, University of Florida and Indiana University are changing how that risk is detected. 

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Bobcat Student Orientation

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OHIO's Bobcat Student Orientation is here to support incoming students, as well as their families and guests, by making the transition to OHIO as seamless as possible. 

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OHIO Athletics

OHIO University Athletics announces "Stand Up for OHIO Football" initiative

This initiative is possible thanks to a foundational gift from former Bobcat student-athlete and longtime OHIO University leader Donny and Tricia Harrison, whose commitment and leadership helped bring the initiative to life.

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OHIO Research

Long-term alcohol use may affect multiple organs at the same time, Ohio University researchers find

A new study offers insight into how chronic alcohol use may harm the body over time.

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Alumni Leaders

OHIO alumnus David Wilhelm named as Konneker Medal winner

Internationally known entrepreneur and leader David Wilhelm has been named as the winner of the Konneker Medal for Commercialization and Entrepreneurship. 

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OHIO Research

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine researcher receives $2.8 M to investigate proteins affecting muscle resilience

The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine has received a $2.8 million award from the NIH to investigate how skeletal muscle adapts to exercise and why those adaptations decline with age.

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OHIO in the News

The Pike County News Watchman

Ohio University launches two new certificate programs in automation and mechatronics at Chillicothe campus

As high-tech manufacturers continue to move into central and southeast Ohio, OHIO has adapted to by expanding two five-course certificates in automation and mechatronics to the Chillicothe campus.

May 13, 2026

Health Medicine Network

How Combining cannabis with opioids offers no added pain relief for knee arthritis patients

OHIO professor Katrina Hamilton led a study published in Anesthesiology on how combining cannabis with an opioid did not improve acute pain for people with knee arthritis.

May 13, 2026

ABC News

Basketball gets more beer money, while tennis and other small college sports worry over their future

OHIO College of Business Professor Jim Strode was quoted talking on revenue generation in sports programs.

May 13, 2026

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