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Athens International Film + Video Festival

Visiting filmmakers announced for 53rd Athens International Film + Video Festival

March 4, 2026 3 min

From April 13-19, 2026, the 53rd Athens International Film + Video Festival (AIFVF) will return to the Athena Cinema for a celebration of global cinema.

100 dollar bills frozen under a sheet of ice.

Faculty Experts

Sports betting surges during 2026 Winter Olympics, OHIO expert believes 2028 Summer Games will see more wagers

March 4, 2026 5 min

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina drew the largest U.S. audience for a Winter Games in more than a decade. Ohio University Professor and sports betting expert Jim Strode believes that increased wagers on Olympic events may be a contributor to this surge in viewership.

Tourism

Airbnb or hotel stay? Tourism expert shares what to consider before you book

March 4, 2026 5 min

As spring break travel ramps up, the choice between hotels and Airbnbs is less about which is better and more about which fits your trip. Tourism expert Sandy Chen explains how cost, convenience, safety and travel purpose should guide travelers’ booking decisions.

Student Research

Register now for Student Expo: OHIO employees, alumni invited to serve as judges

March 4, 2026 2 min

Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to participate in the 2026 Ohio University Student Expo, which will be held on Tuesday, April 7, in the Walter Fieldhouse.

Three participants in the Leader Games Challenge wear Amazing Race shirts and look over information about the game while standing in Walter Rotunda

Student Opportunities

OHIO students race to the finish line in 'Amazing Race' event

March 4, 2026 6 min

The Walter Center for Strategic Leadership hosted the Leader Games Challenge on Feb. 13, transforming part of Ohio University into an action-packed competition inspired by “The Amazing Race.”

OHIO Events

Faculty artist Matt Fox brings 'Water’s Embrace' exhibit to OHIO Eastern Art Gallery

March 4, 2026 3 min

The exhibit highlights Matt Fox’s evolving artistic practice and will include a public reception on March 17, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at the Ohio University Eastern Art Gallery.

Geoff Dabelko and Sam Crowl hold the Faculty Sustainability Award that as presented to Dabelko

OHIO Community

Sustainability Awards nominations now being accepted

March 4, 2026 2 min

The awards recognize students, staff, faculty, departments and community members or organizations for their outstanding contributions to sustainability at Ohio University or in the local community.

Student Succes

Phillip Howard finds his next career path at Ohio University Chillicothe

March 3, 2026 5 min

When Phillip Howard first stepped onto the Ohio University Chillicothe campus, he was not seeking a life‑changing experience. He simply wanted what he calls “a piece of paper.”

Members of OU Sparkles preforming at Yell like Hell.

University Impact

The Sparkle Effect shines brightly at OHIO

March 3, 2026 3 min

OU Sparkles, an Ohio University cheer team connected to the national Sparkle Effect program, brings students and Athens community members with disabilities together through a non-competitive, relationship-focused environment. Rejecting traditional support models and emphasizing equal participation, the organization encourages genuine friendships, campus collaboration and personal growth.

An aerial image of Ohio University and Athens, Ohio in the Fall

Career Opportunities

Ohio University advances semiconductor workforce training through equipment donated by Intel

March 3, 2026 2 min

Ohio University has strengthened its efforts to prepare students for careers in Ohio's growing semiconductor and advanced manufacturing sectors with the addition of equipment donated Intel Corporation.

Representatives of the OHIO - LAIOB partnership stand together for a photo in front of an OHIO banner

Student Success

College of Business and LAIOB celebrate 10 years of partnership, student success

March 3, 2026 3 min

The goal was to create an executive education experience that would open global opportunities for international professionals and strengthen the connection between Brazil and the United States.

Caden Mayle leads a presentation about the Hopewell Earthworks

Community Impact

Efforts to promote prehistoric earthworks in region continue with OHIO research

March 3, 2026 5 min

The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks in Ohio gained recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023,

Student Success

OHIO Eastern student begins career with child protective services after returning to college

March 3, 2026 3 min

After stepping away from college for eight years, Aubrey Erbach returned to Ohio University Eastern to pursue a calling to social work inspired early in her marriage.

Alumni

How Tommy Boone turned persistence into a career at Universal Music Group

March 3, 2026 2 min

Tommy Boone blends creativity with analytics through leading teams in royalties, copyright and automation, while proving that persistence and adaptability can turn any path into a music industry success.

OHIO Events

OHIO community invited to reception honoring Dean Scott Titsworth on March 27

March 2, 2026 1 min

The Scripps College of Communication invites the Ohio University community to a reception honoring Dean Scott Titsworth on Friday, March 27, in the Schoonover Center.