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Working nurses advance their careers through OHIO Chillicothe's LPN-to-RN track

August 13, 2026 5 min

OUC's three-semester LPN-RN track allows students to earn an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing and become eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses

Transportation

City of Athens’ Richland Avenue closure project impacts routes to OHIO’s Athens campus

August 13, 2026 4 min

The City of Athens’ construction project on Richland Avenue may affect your route to the Athens campus in the coming weeks.

Class of 2030

Heritage College welcomes Class of 2030 at 51st convocation ceremony

August 13, 2026 5 min

Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine officially welcomed the members of the Class of 2030 during the college’s 51st Convocation and White Coat ceremony.

Four OHIO representatives stand in front of the Global Education Fair banner at one of the events

Community Events

Global Education Fair brings 21 countries to Athens County classrooms

August 13, 2026 6 min

At the Global Education Fair, children arrived under the flags of the world, collected a passport and a world map at the check-in table, and then set out to earn a stamp from every country in the room.

OHIO Events

Where languages meet technology: OHIO to host Digital Approaches to Language Learning and Teaching Conference

August 13, 2026 3 min

The conference will bring together scholars, educators, students and educational technology developers to exchange ideas, share innovative practices and build partnerships that advance technology-enhanced language learning.

OHIO students work on projects on their laptop computers while sitting on the College Green on a warm day

Student Success

Ohio University, OHIO Online recognized as leaders in transfer student success

August 12, 2026 3 min

Ohio University and OHIO Online have once again earned national recognition for commitment to transfer student success, securing a place on the 2026 Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Transfer Honor Roll.

National Guard members and staff from the county health department prepare to assist patients

Community Partners

GuardCare delivers free health care to Southeast Ohio residents

August 12, 2026 4 min

GuardCare 2026 provided a record amount of free medical, dental and vision care to Southeast Ohio residents during a three-day clinic at Ohio University's Heritage Hall.

Alumni Leaders

Community leader shares how her time at OHIO prepared her for a career in public service

August 12, 2026 5 min

For two-time Ohio University alumna Tracy Kelly, the desire to help others has always been at the center of her work.

OHIO Community

Adams comes full circle to Voinovich School Advisory Board after working in Voinovich administration

August 12, 2026 4 min

Ted Adams got a firsthand look at George Voinovich’s philosophy on public-private partnerships and is looking to help continue his former boss’s legacy as an advisor for the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service.

Tantrum Theater

Tantrum Theater announces its 2026–2027 season

August 11, 2026 4 min

Tantrum Theater, Ohio University's resident professional theater company, has announced its 2026–2027 season, featuring “Peter and the Starcatcher” and “Cabaret.”

OHIO women's soccer team plays on the field

Academic Certificates

Scripps College launches new Sports Photography for Communication Certificate

August 11, 2026 3 min

Ohio University’s Scripps College of Communication is launching a new undergraduate certificate this fall for students interested in combining sports, photography and strategic communication.

Alumni Leaders

OHIO graduate's grant sends 30 children to Bobcat Academy at no cost

August 11, 2026 3 min

An OHIO graduate teaching in Lawrence County secured a $1,500 grant that sent 30 children to Bobcat Academy on the Ohio University Southern campus at no cost to their families.

OHIO Announcements

Dean Lafreniere to lead OHIO Chillicothe's next chapter

August 7, 2026 4 min

Dr. Lewatis McNeal, vice provost for Regional Higher Education, has announced the appointment of Michael Lafreniere as dean of campus and community engagement at Ohio University Chillicothe.

Photo of Geoff Dabelko sitting in a conference room

OHIO Events

Helping state’s older adults deal with extreme weather the focus of latest free Project ECHO seminars hosted by OHIO’s Voinovich School

August 7, 2026 2 min

How Ohio’s rapidly aging population can better cope with heat waves, flooding and increasingly severe storms is the subject of a new six-part Project ECHO webinar series starting in September.

Captina Conservancy Duck Dash 2026 - Hundreds of yellow rubber ducks floating down a creek bed of water.

Student Experiences

Learning through service: OHIO Eastern students support conservation, community at Captina Duck Dash

August 7, 2026 5 min

The Duck Dash event exemplified how Ohio University Eastern students from different academic disciplines are applying their classroom knowledge in meaningful ways through community partnerships.