All News Stories

Heritage College Clinical Professor Amber Healy appointed to national PCORI Governing Board

October 6, 2026 2 min

Amber Healy, D.O., clinical professor at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, has been appointed to the Governing Board of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute.

Andrew Zimmern is shown at a counter in a kitchen

OHIO Events

Andrew Zimmern to speak at OHIO on Oct. 19 as part of Kennedy Lecture Series

October 5, 2026 2 min

Andrew Zimmern is an Emmy-winning and James Beard Award-winning television host, chef, author and food advocate. The Oct. 19 Kennedy Lecture is free and open to the public.

OU is shown along with several clothing items with OU and OHIO logos on them

Forever OHIO

Ohio University introduces new ‘OU’ mark for use on fan merchandise

October 5, 2026 2 min

As part of Ohio University’s move earlier this year to a one-logo system featuring the arched OHIO, the University has introduced a new “OU” mark, embracing a longstanding fan affinity for the familiar moniker.

Collective Bargaining

OHIO, UAOU continue progress in faculty collective bargaining negotiations

October 2, 2026 1 min

Negotiations will continue in October, with three bargaining sessions currently scheduled throughout the month. The University looks forward to building on the progress made thus far as both parties continue working toward a first collective bargaining agreement.

OHIO Athletics

Ohio Athletics announces five-year apparel partnership with Nike beginning in July 2027

October 2, 2026 2 min

The new agreement will provide Ohio University fans and alumni with the best footwear, uniforms and apparel that allows them to proudly wear the iconic Nike swoosh. Nike will exclusively outfit all 16 athletic programs beginning in July 2027.

OHIO Research

Research Division invites OHIO faculty, staff to Oct. 7 webinar

October 2, 2026 1 min

During the webinar, Sam Gussman-Toh will discuss the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) and its Emerging Health Innovators initiative.

OHIO Announcements

OHIO community invited to open forums for dean search finalists

October 2, 2026 1 min

Ohio University will host open forums for the four finalists in October and November, and all students, faculty and staff are invited to attend in person or online.

A photo of the College Green on a fall day

OHIO Events

OHIO community invited to Business Service Center open house on Oct. 7

October 2, 2026 1 min

The OHIO Business Service Center will hold an Informational Open House on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 2-4 p.m. in the Lindley Hall first floor reception area.

OHIO Community

Free mediation training for students, faculty, staff offered during fall semester

October 2, 2026 1 min

Athens Area Mediation Service is offering free mediation training to all Ohio University students, faculty and staff.

OHIO Community

MFA under fire: How bad actors bypass multifactor authentication

October 2, 2026 1 min

As we celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it is important to understand how bad actors can bypass Multifactor Authentication and what you can do to prevent this situation.

The image shows three people wearing different Socktober socks and the words "Socktober 2026"

Forever OHIO

Celebrate Socktober with limited-edition socks designed by OHIO students

October 1, 2026 4 min

Back by popular demand, the Office of Annual Giving is excited to launch Ohio University’s second annual Socktober campaign.

OHIO Events

Science Café to feature Professor Eric Stinaff on Oct. 7

October 1, 2026 1 min

Ohio University will host the next Science Café of the fall semester on Wednesday, Oct. 7, in the Baker University Center Front Room.

OHIO Announcements

Dr. Shawn Ostermann named interim dean of Russ College of Engineering and Technology

October 1, 2026 3 min

Interim Executive Vice President and Provost John McCarthy has announced that Dr. Shawn Ostermann has been named interim dean of the Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ College of Engineering and Technology.

Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's September 2026 Newsmakers

October 1, 2026 4 min

Jennifer Lisy, Natalie Kruse Daniels, Glenn Matlack and Alexander Govorov were named newsmakers for September 2026.

David Crane points at the audience while speaking at an Ohio University Commencement Ceremony

Alumni Leaders

David Crane discusses his career from covert operations to international justice

October 1, 2026 5 min

When Ryann Davis sat down to interview alumnus David Crane about his career, she didn’t expect to get stories about his life that sounded like action movies about CIA agents and covert operations.