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The Ohio University campus and the Hocking River

Defining and classifying sensitive data at Ohio University

April 30, 2026 1 min

Ohio University’s Information Security Office has put together a helpful website for the OHIO community about sensitive data.

Retirement

After 42 years, Dan Denhart retires from OHIO’s School of Theater

April 29, 2026 7 min

After more than 40 years of shaping productions, mentoring students and helping build the foundation of the School of Theater, Dan Denhart is retiring and leaving behind a lasting legacy.

The College Green is shown in the spring

OHIO Community

Ohio University places policies up for community review

April 29, 2026 3 min

The Ohio University Executive Staff Policy Committee (ESPC) has placed several policies up for community review.

emergency workers wade through flood waters with sandbags in the foreground

Experiental Learning

Playing for real: OHIO students tackle simulated disasters to build community resilience

April 29, 2026 4 min

The hands-on simulation challenged students from multiple majors to share resources and solve life-or-death problems during an intense, four-hour mock flood scenario.

Rows of research posters, with students standing near them, are shown in the Walter Fieldhouse for the Student Research Expo.

Student Success

Big wins, big impact: Voinovich students excel at 2026 Student Expo

April 29, 2026 3 min

Students from OHIO's Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service share their thoughts on presenting their research work at the Ohio University Student Research and Creative Activity Expo.

Streamers fall from the Convocation Center ceiling while President Lori Stewart Gonzalez congratulates a large crowd of graduates at Spring Commencemenbt

Commencement

Ohio University to add Sunday undergraduate Commencement ceremony for Spring 2027

April 29, 2026 2 min

OHIO will expand its Spring Commencement schedule beginning in Spring 2027 by adding a third undergraduate ceremony to Commencement weekend to better serve graduating students and their guests.

A group of faculty in academic regalia sit in a row

Faculty achievements

Faculty Experts Roundup

April 29, 2026 10 min

OHIO's faculty filled spring semester with research, publishing, travel and awards.

Spencer Johnson gives a presentation while another OHIO student looks on from behind him

Student Opportunities

OHIO MPA student secures internship with National League of Cities

April 29, 2026 3 min

Spencer Johnson was recently selected for the Jeff A. Finkle Ohio University Economic Development Internship at the National League of Cities in Washington, D.C.

Ellis Hall is shown in the spring surrounded by flowering trees

Celebrating literature

Finding voice and vision at the Spring Literary Festival

April 28, 2026 3 min

OHIO's 2026 Spring Literary Festival connected students with established authors through readings, conversations and personal interactions that made careers in writing feel more accessible. With firsthand experiences, the event shows how direct engagement with writers shapes students' perspectives on the professional writing world.

Rural Health Impact

OHIO professor’s nonprofit pharmacy delivers life-saving medications with life-changing savings

April 28, 2026 14 min

Associate Clinical Professor Sarah Adkins, Pharm. D., donates her time and expertise to provide the Southeast Ohio region with essential medications and care through Rising Suns Pharmacy.