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Baker University Center and the area around it is shown from above on a snowy winter day

International Student Support Task Force asks for input from OHIO community

February 5, 2026 2 min

The task force is studying how OHIO supports its students from around the globe and is looking for input from the campus community. Recommendations brought forward will benefit all OHIO students.

OHIO students sit at a table in a classroom and talk during a class

Community Partners

Empowering Ohio small businesses: Ohio Procurement Internship Program opens 2026 applications

February 5, 2026 2 min

The Ohio Procurement Internship Program connects small-to-medium-sized businesses looking to expand into government sales with a workforce of specially trained students.

Richard Stevens talks to students on Ohio University's Athens campus

OHIO Alumni

Paying it forward from a paper-route past: How Richard Stevens supports the next generation of journalists

February 4, 2026 4 min

Richard Stevens’ career in journalism began with a Cleveland paper route and led to a degree from Ohio University. Now, through the Richard J. Stevens Scholarship in Journalism, he is giving back. The scholarship helps students gain the time and financial stability needed for hands-on reporting, student media, and experiential learning that prepare them for careers in journalism.

An OHIO student wears a shirt that says Ohio University Sibs Weekend while playing ping pong at the GLOHIO event in the Baker University Center during Sibs Weekend 2025.

Family Weekends

OHIO to host special events, performances for Sibs Weekend

February 4, 2026 5 min

Ohio University will celebrate Sibs Weekend 2026 on Feb. 6-8 with a wide variety of events for all Bobcats and their siblings.

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Rankings

OHIO Online programs continue to climb in veteran rankings

February 4, 2026 6 min

OHIO’s continuous rise in the rankings demonstrates its dedication not only to veterans, but also to other military-affiliated students. In addition to high-quality online programs and experienced faculty, increased support from the Veterans and Military Student Services Center and efforts from OHIO Online staff also play a huge role in this success.

Winter Olympics

From cold to gold: How winter temperatures shape athletic performance

February 4, 2026 9 min

Cold isn’t just a backdrop at the Winter Olympics - it’s an active opponent. As temperatures drop, muscle power, endurance and even decision-making can suffer. Experts break down how the body reacts to cold and the strategies athletes use to stay warm, fueled and competitive on the world’s biggest winter stage.

The winners of the Eco Challenge, along with advisors, hold trophies while standing on stage at the Eco Challenge, and a 1st Place graphic is shown behind them

Student Success

OHIO students come up with innovative ideas in annual Eco Challenge

February 4, 2026 4 min

The Eco Challenge offers students a unique experiential learning opportunity, allowing participants to be active problem-solvers in their community.

Literacy Event

Patton College of Education to host Scholastic Book Fair Feb. 5-8

February 4, 2026 2 min

The Patton College of Education’s Stevens Center for Literacy and STEM Education will host a Scholastic Book Fair from Feb. 5–8 in Patton Hall, offering books for all ages with proceeds supporting local schools and teacher candidates.

Experiencing Dance

Future Bobcats step into the spotlight during Dance at OHIO

February 4, 2026 3 min

The School of Dance welcomed future Bobcats to an immersive day of workshops, performances and community connection during its annual Dance at OHIO event.

Banner for the SOA student case study challenge.

Student success

Actuarily Speaking: Three mathematics students named 2025 semi-finalists in national competition

February 3, 2026 3 min

Ohio University’s Actuarial Science team was named one of 19 semifinalists out of 68 entries in the Society of Actuaries Research Institute’s 2025 Student Research Case Study Challenge.

A representation of artificial intelligence listening to music.

Faculty Experts

Convenient personalization or death of organic discovery? Streaming algorithms have reshaped how we listen to music

February 3, 2026 6 min

Nearly every music streaming platform increasingly relies on artificial intelligence-driven algorithms. School of Media Arts and Studies Director Josh Antonuccio discusses AI's role in the age of personalized music curation.

Historical Artifacts, a Slave Collar and Slave Tag from the 1800's

OHIO Events

'Echoes of the Underground Railroad' opens at OHIO Eastern for Black History Month

February 3, 2026 3 min

On display through Thursday, Feb. 26, the exhibit brings together artwork and historical artifacts on loan from the Ohio Valley Underground Railroad Museum. An opening reception will be held Tuesday, Feb. 10.

Tracy Plouck presents Amista Lipot with the Faculty and Staff Leadership Award

OHIO Awards

Amista Lipot recognized with Voinovich Faculty and Staff Leadership Award

February 3, 2026 3 min

Her two decades of work at Ohio University have brought significant financial support for the institution and its initiatives. She has also led cooperative efforts among government leaders in the region.

OHIO students walk on paths on the College Green, which is covered in snow

THRIVE Thursdays

THRIVE Thursdays to promote well-being throughout February

February 3, 2026 3 min

THRIVE Thursdays are a chance to explore well-being and basic needs resources and tune into what helps students thrive this semester.

Community Events

Ohio University Chillicothe to host Black History Month program on Feb. 19

February 3, 2026 2 min

In conjunction with the Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library and the Ross County Chapter of the NAACP, OHIO Chillicothe will host a Black History Month program on Thursday, Feb. 19, at 6:30 p.m.