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‘These are worrisome numbers,’ OHIO researchers work to prevent Lyme disease in Ohio and Appalachia

July 24, 2025 5 min

Lyme disease is the most common tickborne illness in Ohio, and the number of cases have significantly increased in recent years. Mario J. Grijalva, Ph.D., director of Ohio University’s Infectious and Tropical Disease Institute, explains the cause of this increase and the University's role in Lyme education and prevention.

A Welcome Week table is set up outside of an OHIO residence hall with apples and snacks and other items for families moving students into the residence halls. Volunteers are shown working at table nearby.

OHIO Community

Volunteers needed to help with Welcome Week activities

July 24, 2025 2 min

Welcome Week will take place from Aug. 21 – Aug. 31, 2025, and will welcome new students to Ohio University through a series of events.

OHIO Announcements

Retirement reception for Helen Watson set for July 31

July 23, 2025 1 min

All Ohio University students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to a retirement reception for Helen Watson on Thursday, July 31.

Alumni

Jessica Rutkowski returns to OHIO as Regional Recruitment Manager at Lancaster campus

July 22, 2025 3 min

Jessica Rutkowski has been named the Regional Recruitment Manager at OHIO Lancaster, bringing with her a decade of experience in student engagement, leadership development and strategic communication.

The Institute for Corrosion an Multiphase Technology.

Research Excellence

The engineering powerhouse protecting pipelines, power, and people: OHIO’s corrosion institute remains a world leader

July 22, 2025 11 min

Protecting critical infrastructure has always been a cornerstone of engineering. The strength of our bridges, pipelines, and energy systems depends on science few ever see. At Ohio University, that science is led by the Institute for Corrosion and Multiphase Technology, the world’s foremost center for understanding and preventing corrosion.

Supporting Students

David Morkeh brings global perspective, student focus to OHIO Lancaster

July 22, 2025 3 min

With a proven commitment to student development and success, David Morkeh is bringing his talents and passion to Ohio University Lancaster as the new Success Advisor.

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OHIO Announcements

OHIO posts new draft policy for community review

July 22, 2025 2 min

Ohio University’s Executive Staff Policy Committee has placed a new draft policy on the University Policy Management website.

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OHIO Events

Ohio University Chillicothe launches monthly Campus Jaunt 5k to promote wellness, community spirit

July 21, 2025 2 min

The Campus Jaunt 5k is a new, monthly event designed to bring together students, faculty, staff and members of the community in a celebration of movement, connection and campus pride.

Community Events

Muskingum 250 Movie Night: 'The Patriot'

July 21, 2025 2 min

The Muskingum 250 Committee, in partnership with OHIO Zanesville and the Muskingum County Library System, invites the community to a free screening of "The Patriot," on Friday, July 25, at 6:30 p.m.

Faculty Excellence

OHIO nursing graduate to serve as lab coordinator at OHIO Chillicothe

July 21, 2025 2 min

Michelle Taylor, a two-time OHIO graduate, has joined Ohio University Chillicothe as an assistant professor of instruction and will serve as the lab coordinator for OHIO Chillicothe’s nursing program.

Alumni Success

Scripps alumna Jericka Duncan honored for professional achievement

July 21, 2025 2 min

The former WOUB host was recognized last month by the NAACP Cleveland Chapter and the Buffalo Broadcasters Hall of Fame for her work as a journalist.

OHIO Announcements

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.

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.