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Debbie Antonelli, a nationally respected men’s and women’s college basketball analyst for ESPN and CBS, will be honored during OHIO’s Sports Administration Symposium in May at Ohio University.

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Master's in Education

The modern teacher’s toolkit: Why a master’s degree in education matters

February 26, 2026 8 min

A Master’s in Education provides the high-level toolkit needed to lead modern classrooms. Learn about teacher licensure and specialization career paths that help teachers advance their skills.

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Community Impact

Two Appalachian Ohio teachers receive 2026 grants for place-based learning projects

Funded through the Ohio Rural Teacher Fellowship program, the grants will be implemented in spring 2026 and reflect the ongoing impact of regional higher education partnerships in strengthening rural education.

The set on stage for the play, "Leading Ladies"

OHIO Lancaster Theatre to present ‘Leading Ladies’ and ‘right before i go’ in March

The Ohio University Lancaster Theatre will present two productions this March in the Wagner Theatre, located in Brasee Hall. The performances are open to the OHIO community and the public.

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OHIO Announcements

Ohio University approves policy updates, invites feedback on additional policies

The Ohio University Executive Staff Policy Committee and OHIO President Lori Stewart Gonzalez have approved several policy updates and placed three policies up for community review.

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

Ohio University will honor Distinguished Professor Sarah Wyatt on Wednesday, March 18, during the Distinguished Professor Portrait Unveiling and Lecture.

Supplement, Superdrug or Something in Between: A Forensic Look at the Evidence Behind Kraton - Science Cafe - Wednesday, March 4, Baker Center Front Room, 5 p.m. - Free Coffee for First 50 People, Presented by Mengliang Zhang, Ph.D., Associate Professor Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Science Café to feature OHIO faculty member Mengliang Zhang on March 4

February 26, 2026 2 min

Associate Professor Mengliang Zhang will discuss “Supplement, Superdrug, or Something in Between? A Forensic Look at the Evidence Behind Kratom,” at the March 4 Science Café.

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Community Service

ANEP analysis helps communities navigate workforce shifts, build long term opportunity

Economic change is reshaping opportunities across Appalachian Ohio, and the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service is helping communities navigate that transition.

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Call for proposals for Central Region Humanities Center conference

The September conference will celebrate 250 years of the Declaration of Independence. This event is supported in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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Free OHIO seminars on Workplace Behavioral Wellness offer continuing education credits