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Erica Neal joins OHIO Eastern, Zanesville campuses as assistant professor of instruction in education

September 12, 2025 3 min

Erica Neal brings classroom and teacher preparation experience to her new role at OHIO and is already being recognized for strengthening partnerships and supporting future educators.

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OHIO Announcements

Ohio University Libraries announces new Zero Cost Textbook Program

September 12, 2025 2 min

The Zero Cost Textbook Program will lower the cost of higher education for OHIO students by replacing commercial textbooks with Open Educational Resources and library-licensed content.

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OHIO Community

OHIO community invited to Sept. 20 memorial service for Richard Brackin

September 12, 2025 1 min

The family of former Ohio University faculty member Dr. Richard Keith Brackin invites the OHIO community to a memorial service in his honor on Sept. 20.

Posters created by students in VICO 4112/5112 Illustration Capstone: Advanced Informational Graphics

Student Exhibits

Scripps student exhibits spotlight history and innovation

September 11, 2025 5 min

Two new exhibits on view this month on Ohio University’s campus showcase the wide range of work being done by students in the School of Visual Communication in Scripps College of Communication from digging into archives to experimenting with new technology.

Peden Stadium is full of fans for the OHIO football game against West Virginia

Forever OHIO

A great day to be a Bobcat: OHIO triumphs in home opener against West Virginia

September 11, 2025 1 min

It was a day to remember at Peden Stadium, as Ohio University defeated West Virginia before a large and loud crowd. Fans of the Bobcats and Mountaineers enjoyed the beautiful weather, amazing bands and a perfect day in Athens.

OHIO Zanesville students pose for a photo while working at the Christ's Table organization

Community Impact

OHIO to present Outstanding Community Partner Award to Christ’s Table organization

September 11, 2025 5 min

This honor recognizes community partners engaged in exemplary collaborative work with Ohio University’s Center for Community Impact that fosters resilient communities and life-long engaged citizens.

University Libraries

What you missed over the summer: Exciting updates from Ohio University Libraries

September 11, 2025 5 min

From expanded access to premier news and film collections to major technological upgrades and future planning, here is a summary of what is new at University Libraries.

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OHIO Community

Blackboard non-academic content scheduled for permanent deletion

September 11, 2025 2 min

Starting this fall, as part of the Blackboard Retirement activities, the Office of Information Technology will permanently delete all manually created content, like test courses and organizations.

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OHIO Community

Voinovich School celebrates arrival of new scholars and graduate students

September 11, 2025 3 min

OHIO's Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service hosted its annual welcome reception on Sept. 4, greeting students with a warm sense of community and purpose.

Faculty Experts

Understanding CTE: The hidden cost of repeated head trauma in sports

September 10, 2025 7 min

As the nation focuses on football this weekend for the Super Bowl, the national conversation around concussions, mental health and the long-term risks of repeated head trauma continues. At the center of this discussion is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE).

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Forever OHIO

OHIO grows enrollment to more than 30,000, including more than 8,000 new students

September 10, 2025 5 min

Ohio University total enrollment grew nearly four percent again this fall with 8,195 new students enrolling across our eight campuses and OHIO Online, including our largest, most high-achieving freshman class to date.

Information Technology

Office of Information Technology sharpens focus on enterprise services to meet evolving University needs

September 10, 2025 2 min

As OIT works to position itself for stronger, more sustainable support across the University, the division remains committed to collaborating with campus partners and continuing to learn how best to meet their technology needs.

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Environmental Studies

Environmental studies graduate completes 1,200-mile canoe journey to promote public lands conservation

September 10, 2025 3 min

The entire trip took 85 days, starting at the Grand Portage near Lake Superior, through the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA), one of the most remote nature areas in North America.

Research

New study uncovers the role of growth hormone in bladder cancer

September 10, 2025 3 min

A study by researchers at Ohio University’s Institute for Molecular Medicine and Aging has found that growth hormone may play a role in bladder cancer’s resistance to treatment and aggressive growth.

Representatives of Ohio University and the University of Botswana hold an OHIO flag while at the University of Botswana

Global Education

OHIO's CIBED leadership explores and secures expanded partnership opportunities in Botswana

September 10, 2025 3 min

The initiative supports CIBED’s mission to cultivate global business competencies and practical experience for Ohio University students.