All News Stories

University Libraries obtains unlimited storage space in Zotero for all Ohio University users

July 18, 2025 2 min

All Ohio University students, faculty, staff and alumni with an active Ohio University email address now have unlimited storage space in Zotero for their research sources.

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First-gen students

How an OHIO Online degree is helping this first-generation student advance her career

July 17, 2025 4 min

Kim Brown started college twice before, but life kept pulling her in another direction. Now, as a full-time manager pursuing her degree through OHIO Online, she's finally found an education model that works around the realities of adult life, and not against them.

Student Success

OHIO student honored with award from Community Campus Coalition

July 17, 2025 3 min

Ohio University student Jess Mitchell was honored with the Charles J. Ping Student Service Award from the Community Campus Coalition at the end of the spring semester.

University Community

OHIO assessing potential impacts of temporary pause to federal K-12 education funding

July 17, 2025 2 min

Ohio University is actively reviewing a June 30 memo issued by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) stating that certain FY25 federal funds for K-12 schools are temporarily paused until further review to ensure "taxpayer resources are spent in accordance with” President Trump’s priorities.

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Summer Experiences

Little environmentalists

July 17, 2025 3 min

Green Project Camp fosters environmental awareness and hands-on learning for youth through immersive summer experiences led by Patton College students and faculty.

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Community Partners

AEP Ohio Foundation, Voinovich School celebrate 10 years of STEM education partnership

July 17, 2025 3 min

The American Electric Power (AEP) Ohio Foundation and OHIO's Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service have enjoyed a long-standing relationship.

Board of Trustees

Governor DeWine appoints Megan Lashutka to OHIO Board of Trustees

July 16, 2025 3 min

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Megan Lashutka to the Ohio University Board of Trustees.

Awards

University Communications and Marketing wins national recognition for social campaign and content

July 16, 2025 2 min

The Bobcats at the Super Bowl campaign won Best Social Media Campaign in the 2025 PhotoShelter Storyteller Awards, with Eli Burris also recognized as a finalist for Sports Storyteller of the Year.

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OHIO Community

Ohio University approves interim policy, invites feedback on draft policy under review

July 15, 2025 2 min

The Ohio University Executive Staff Policy Committee and OHIO President Lori Stewart Gonzalez have given their approval to a new interim policy.

Theater

OHIO Lancaster brings Christmas in July to the Lancaster Festival with Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas”

July 15, 2025 4 min

Ohio University Lancaster Theater brings festive cheer to summer with its production of Irving Berlin’s "White Christmas" as part of the 2025 Lancaster Festival.

Faculty Experts

Dean Emeritus Dennis Irwin honored by Engineers Foundation of Ohio, elected to leadership position

July 15, 2025 2 min

Dennis Irwin, PhD, PE, FNSPE, was recently elected as the treasurer of the Engineers Foundation of Ohio (EFO) and honored by the organization.

Alumni Success

Voinovich Scholar program provided Olivito with critical experience, led to his career

July 15, 2025 2 min

For Jonathan Olivito ’09 MPA ‘11, working as a Voinovich Undergraduate Research Scholar at Ohio University was the launch pad for everything that has followed in his career.

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Student Research

OHIO students driving change through research, service

July 15, 2025 4 min

For nearly two decades, the Voinovich Undergraduate Research Scholars Program has given Ohio University students a front-row seat to the real work of public service.

Alumni Leaders

Experience as a Voinovich Scholar was life-changing for regional leader

July 15, 2025 2 min

Cara Dingus Brook ’03 MPA ‘06 has spent more than 20 years in philanthropy, rising to her current position as the president and CEO of the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio.

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Alumni Success

Telling the story of Southeastern Ohio: Cathryn Stanley’s journey from student to regional advocate

July 14, 2025 4 min

From early classroom experiences to her current role curating and promoting the region’s rich history, Cathryn Stanley’s path reflects the strength and impact of Ohio University’s regional campus system.