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Ohio University approves three policies

May 13, 2025 1 min

The Ohio University Executive Staff Policy Committee (ESPC) and OHIO President Lori Stewart Gonzalez have approved updates to three policies.

HCOM Faculty Jennifer Gwilym receives award at OOS

Faculty Awards

Southeast Ohio physician and Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine leader receives national and state recognition for service

May 13, 2025 1 min

Jennifer Gwilym, D.O., was one of three osteopathic family physicians recognized nationally by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians with the Distinguished Fellow designation.

Nursing students at OHIO Southern learn and hone their craft.

National Recognitions

Ohio University Southern named an “Opportunity College” by Carnegie

May 13, 2025 2 min

Ohio University Southern is among fewer than 300 universities in the country to have earned designation as an “Opportunity College and University” in the recently released Student Access and Earnings Classification debuted with the updated Carnegie Classifications. Carnegie also recognized OHIO Southern as a “Special Focus” institution for its large percentage of graduates in nursing and health professions.

Teacher tour a Ross County Solar installation

professional development

Ohio University Chillicothe to offer energy science workshop for educators

May 12, 2025 2 min

OHIO Chillicothe and the Patton College of Education is offering a continuing education graduate credit course on renewable energy for middle and high school science teachers.

Phi Beta Kappa

Phi Beta Kappa honors high achievers, reflects historical and liberal arts traditions and academic excellence

May 12, 2025 6 min

The Lambda of Ohio University Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa recently initiated nearly 50 new members on Friday, May 2, at Grover Center. These students met extensive academic requirements to qualify for membership.

A nursing student at OHIO Chillicothe engages with other students

National Recognitions

Ohio University Chillicothe named a “Professions-Focused” “Opportunity College” by Carnegie

May 12, 2025 2 min

Ohio University Chillicothe is among fewer than 300 universities in the country to have earned designation as an “Opportunity College and University” in the recently released Student Access and Earnings Classification debuted with the updated Carnegie Classifications. The campus was also classified as “Professions Focused” in the new Carnegie Institutional Classification system.

Kids Camp

Patton College of Education to host summer Green Project Camp for children

May 12, 2025 2 min

The Patton College of Education’s Stevens Literacy Center is pleased to announce the third annual Green Project Camp for summer 2025.

Distinguished Professor

Kevin Mattson named Ohio University Distinguished Professor

May 9, 2025 2 min

Ohio University proudly announced Kevin Mattson Ph.D. as the 2025 recipient of its highest faculty honor—the Distinguished Professor Award—during the spring graduate commencement ceremony on Friday, May 2.

teachers tour a Ross County solar installation

Community Engagement

Area teachers gather at Ohio University Chillicothe for STEM education day

May 9, 2025 4 min

Nearly 80 area STEM teachers, school administrators, and future educators gathered at Ohio University Chillicothe on Thursday, May 8 for a professional development day focusing on renewable energy.

Alumni

First class inducted into Lancaster Campus COMS Alumni Hall of Fame

May 9, 2025 5 min

OHIO Lancaster has inducted its inaugural class into the Lancaster Campus Communication Studies Alumni Hall of Fame.

Faculty & Staff

Ohio University announces details for FY 2026 salary increases

May 8, 2025 3 min

Recognizing the commitment and contributions of OHIO’s faculty and staff, University leadership has approved fiscal year 2026 salary increase guidelines for eligible employees.

Ian Klein, an associate professor of instruction in Biological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at Ohio University

Video

In a Nutshell: Turning anatomy education into online sensation

May 8, 2025 1 min

What do pipe cleaners and duct tape have to do with a college-level anatomy course? Using hands-on demonstrations and enhancing the classroom experience with his online videos explaining everything from patellas to the parietal lobe is OHIO's own MacGyver of anatomy, Ian Klein.

Two OHIO graduates in cap and gown celebrate after walking across the stage at Spring Commencement

Forever OHIO

OHIO celebrates the Class of 2025

May 8, 2025 5 min

Family members and friends cheered loudly and proudly for their Bobcats at the Spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies in the Convocation Center and at special events on the Athens and regional campuses.

Community Engagement

High school students invited to explore nursing careers at OHIO Chillicothe’s Bobcat Nursing Camp

May 8, 2025 2 min

Ohio University Chillicothe invites area high school juniors and seniors to learn about the nursing profession at the Bobcat Nursing Camp on Monday, June 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Alumni

Mike McCarthy named 5 p.m. anchor at ABC 6 in Columbus

May 8, 2025 3 min

March was a big month for Mike McCarthy. The 2007 journalism graduate was named the 5 p.m. news anchor on WSYX/ABC6 TV in Columbus.