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David Butcher in the historic Tablertown cemetery

Tablertown reclaims its name: How the Voinovich School is partnering to invigorate abandoned mining land in Southeast Ohio

November 20, 2025 5 min

In a small Appalachian community whose first settlers arrived in 1830, a place transformed by mining in the decades that followed, David Butcher is leading an ambitious effort to reclaim both history and hope.

The buildings and colorful fall trees at the Ridges are covered with a thin layer of snow

OHIO Community

OHIO News announces email distribution schedule for 2025 holiday season

November 20, 2025 1 min

University Communications and Marketing has announced its upcoming Thanksgiving and Winter Break Closure distribution schedule for its OHIO News and OHIO Employee News emails.

Innovation

Where imagination meets innovation: Inside CREATE_space

November 20, 2025 2 min

A new facility from the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts helps students and faculty transform creative ideas into real-world projects through hands-on technology and collaboration.

A student rides a bike on the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway.

Sustainability

Supporting sustainable transportation: OHIO receives League of American Bicyclists silver-level honors

November 19, 2025 4 min

Ohio University has been named a silver-level Bicycle Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists in recognition of continued achievements in promoting and enabling safe, accessible bicycling on campus.

National Leaders

OHIO’s Andrea Lewis named president of College Media Association

November 19, 2025 3 min

Andrea Lewis, director of student media in OHIO’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, was sworn in as president of the College Media Association Board of Directors in October in Washington, D.C.

Cutler Hall is surrounded by colorful trees on the College Green on a day in fall

Global Digital Engineering

OHIO’s Digital Enterprise Collaboratory leads global charge in digital engineering with Virtualware’s VIROO Platform

November 19, 2025 3 min

Ohio University’s Digital Enterprise Collaboratory (DEC) is setting a new international standard for digital engineering and workforce development in high-tech manufacturing.

A robot dog and regular dog looking at eachother with a food bowl in between them.

Emerging Technology

Cute robots are saving the world

November 18, 2025 4 min

Around the world, animal-like robots are being built to help society. Here at OHIO, one Russ College of Engineering and Technology student is bringing his own interactive companions to life.

Board of Trustees

Ohio University Board of Trustees approve Efficiency Report during special meeting on Nov. 14

November 18, 2025 1 min

Ohio University’s Board of Trustees approved the University’s FY25 Efficiency Report, which will be submitted to the Chancellor of Higher Education, during a special meeting held on Nov. 14.

Medical student for a day participants use stethoscope

Medical education

Pre-med students experience being in medical school for a day at Heritage College event

November 17, 2025 6 min

Hosted by the Student National Medical Association, the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine welcomed pre-med students to the Medical Student for a Day program.

Alumni Impact

Beyond the classroom: WGSS in action

November 14, 2025 3 min

A recent Women's, Gender and Sexuality (WGSS) panel helped interested students connect with Ohio University alumni and prepare for life after graduation.

Stan Alost Retirement Reception announcement, reading "Hats off to Stan"

Retirement celebration

Hats off to Stan: A retirement celebration for VisCom’s Stan Alost on Dec. 3

November 14, 2025 3 min

The School of Visual Communication will celebrate the retirement of Stan Alost on December 3 from 3-5 p.m. in the Baker 1804 room.

Athena Cinema

The Athena Cinema among 41 independent cinemas selected for grant to bring science to the movies

November 14, 2025 4 min

The Athena Cinema was selected to receive $7,500 to create and present three or more Science on Screen events, which pair expert-led discussions of scientific topics with screenings of films.

Join us for the OHIO Thrift Pop-Up - Save the Date! Where: College Green, When: Friday, Nov. 21, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

OHIO Events

OHIO Thrift Market returns to campus Nov. 21

November 14, 2025 2 min

The OHIO Thrift Pop-Up Market will be open on the College Green on Friday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Baker University Center is shown next to the clock and colorful leaves during an evening in Fall

OHIO Community

International Fraud Awareness Week: Why it matters at OHIO

November 14, 2025 2 min

Each November, organizations worldwide mark International Fraud Awareness Week (Nov. 16-22) to spotlight the impact of fraud and the importance of prevention.

Trees with colorful Fall leaves surround a brock pathway at Ohio University

OHIO Community

Cybersecurity Awareness Month wrap-up: OHIO wins CyberMania

November 14, 2025 2 min

Throughout Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Information Security Office hosted engaging activities, shared resources and encouraged the community to strengthen its cyber defenses.