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In Memoriam

Honoring OHIO Professor Emerita Maureen Weissenrieder

A professor of Spanish, Weissenrieder was awarded the “Outstanding Teacher Award” for her excellence in teaching and led the study abroad program in Jalapa, Mexico.

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Cybersecurity

Which cybersecurity degree path is best for you? Exploring Ohio University’s options

Develop cybersecurity expertise at Ohio University. Explore specialized degrees in engineering, operations and business, meeting critical industry needs in a growing field.

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The Classics

‘It's impossible not to love this job’

OHIO Professor Fred Drogula teaches students to dissect iconic literature and outmaneuver rivals in political role-plays, immersive methods that have earned him a national teaching award.

Erin Ashley
Alumni

Not even two years out of college, Ohio University’s first broadcast meteorology graduate is working in Cincinnati

Former WOUB Lead Weather Forecaster Erin Ashley, the first graduate of OHIO's broadcast meteorology program, graduated in May of 2023, but she’s already back home starting a new job at a TV station

University Community

Single-user, family restroom locations available online

OHIO will continue to work to ensure that its public restroom signage and accommodations can meet the needs of our University community while remaining compliant with all applicable state and federal laws.

Employees

Important update for Ohio University employees and retirees

The Social Security Fairness Act, signed into law in January 2025, has eliminated the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Learn more about its impacts.

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Faculty Research

Feasting on power: How the tv show “Succession” serves up food for thought on wealth, family and control

David Bell, an associate professor of Linguistics, and Theresa Moran, an associate professor of instruction, have spent over a decade combining their expertise to explore food studies.

Brian Clark Science Cafe March 5
Science Cafe

Science Café to feature Brian Collins on March 5

OHIO's Science Café will present a special Humanities Café with Brian Collins discussing “Am I In Heaven?: Metamodernism and Religion in the World of King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard" on March 5.

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Faculty Expert

Wildfire ecology: Examining the environmental destruction of the LA fires

Ohio University Professors and ecology experts Brian McCarthy and Diego Alvarado-Serrano discuss the ecological and environmental implications of the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires.

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OHIO Announcements

OHIO to hold open forums for dean search finalists

Ohio University Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Donald J. Leo announces three finalists for the position of dean of the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts.

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Research & Creative Activity

OHIO maintains prestigious Carnegie R1 designation, reinforcing commitment to research excellence

Ohio University has once again been designated as a Carnegie Research 1 (R1) institution within the latest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. R1 is the highest classification of research activity bestowed to universities in the United States.

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Experiential Learning

OHIO students, faculty, staff invited to apply for Experiential Learning Awards

Applications for the newest cycle of Experiential Learning Awards are currently open and available to students, faculty and staff.

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Spelling Bee

School of Journalism and College of Education partner to host regional competition for the Scripps National Spelling Bee

The E.W. Scripps School of Journalism is partnering with the Patton College of Education to host this year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee Regional Competition on Ohio University's campus on March 1.

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Community Service

Ohio University Southern’s Student Social Work Association mobilizes for flood relief

Ohio University Southern’s Student Social Work Association is collecting donations for Kentucky and West Virginia flood relief. Urgent needs include heaters, blankets, water, food and cleaning supplies.

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OHIO Announcements

Invitation to provide feedback on ERP modernization vendors

All students, faculty and staff are invited to attend demonstrations of potential software systems for the Enterprise Resource Planning modernization initiative – February and March agendas now available.

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