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Robb Metry is shown outside of the WOUB building at Ohio University

OHIO graduate Robb Metry took what he learned at WOUB to help children with special needs

May 28, 2025 3 min

Robb Metry didn’t waste any time getting involved at WOUB once he arrived at Ohio University. He was an active volunteer at the station within a few weeks.

Addison Kearns, Haley Richardson, Donovan Varney and Audrey Paquette

OHIO Awards

OHIO students receive financial awards in honor of former WOUB employees

May 27, 2025 3 min

Four Ohio University students who serve as WOUB student employees recently received financial awards in honor of two former WOUB employees.

Student Success

WOUB Public Media wins 10 awards at 46th Annual Telly Awards

May 27, 2025 2 min

Ohio University students from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism and the School of Media Arts and Studies contributed to the winning entries.

The Ohio University campus and the Hocking River

OHIO Announcements

OHIO announces retirement of Eva McConnell

May 27, 2025 1 min

The Ohio University Human Resources department announces the upcoming retirement of Eva McConnell.

Aerial view of the Athens campus with the Hocking River on one side and rolling Appalachian hills on the other

Annual Awards

Celebrating University achievements

May 23, 2025 1 min

OHIO's annual awards honor outstanding students, faculty and staff.

Cora Farra holds the Intercultural Communication Division Top Paper Award.

Student research

‘Centering community voices in research’

May 22, 2025 6 min

Celebrated for her research as an undergraduate, Cora Farra earned national recognition for her community-based research in Ecuador, winning top honors and publication for work exploring culture-centered approaches to development.

A student presents in front of a screen showing historical research

Research in the Community

‘Care, rigor and humility’

May 22, 2025 3 min

Archival research and community outreach engage African American Studies students in the rich history of Ohio’s Black communities.

A student fills a to-go container with vegetables.

Culinary Services

Supporting students with food allergies and special diets: Ohio University is here to serve

May 22, 2025 7 min

Ohio University Culinary Services is committed to providing exceptional service in an inclusive and caring environment that always takes the severity of food allergies and special diets into account.

Brittany Hodgson, female with blonde hair wearing a black blazer

Alumni Success

OHIO alumna Brittany Hodgson wins national recognition for handcrafted patriotic book

May 22, 2025 4 min

Ohio University alumna Brittany Hodgson earned third place in the NSDAR American Heritage Contest for her handcrafted book inspired by the theme Memorial Continental Hall.

A student stands by his project poster at the ASER Student Summary Project Student Expo

Community Impact

Voinovich School brings real world experiences to STEM students in Southeast Ohio

May 22, 2025 4 min

For the past 14 years, the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service‘s PORTSfuture Program has collaborated with high school students near the PORTS site to produce the ASER Student Summary.

Staff members are shown in the seats at the Athena Cinema holding the numbers 1-1-0 and wearing party hats and blowing party horns

OHIO Events

Athena Cinema announces 110th anniversary celebration with screening of ‘Cinema Paradiso’

May 22, 2025 3 min

The Athena Cinema is excited to announce that it will celebrate its 110th anniversary on June 3, 2025, with a public reception paired with a screening of “Cinema Paradiso.”

Research and Impact

Maryam Ahmed: Scientist reimagines the power of viruses

May 21, 2025 4 min

Maryam Ahmed’s interest in virology began in college and led to a career studying how viruses can fight cancer. Now at Ohio University, she combines research, teaching and outreach to make science more accessible.

Ohio University's Athens Campus is shown in this aerial image

Community College Partners

Ohio University partners with Southern State Community College to create seamless transfer pathways for multiple programs

May 21, 2025 3 min

Ohio University has entered into a partnership with Southern State Community College (SSCC) to establish a streamlined transfer pathway for SSCC students.

Student Awards

73 West State Award scholarship creates new opportunities for OHIO student

May 21, 2025 3 min

Ohio University rising junior and WOUB student employee Trevor Gillam of Amherst, Ohio says he still can’t believe he is one of the recipients of this year’s 73 West State Street Award.

Military-Friendly

Ohio University earns 2025–2026 Military Friendly Schools® designation for 14th consecutive year; recognized for outstanding support to student Veterans and military families

May 20, 2025 3 min

Ohio University has once again earned the Military Friendly Schools® designation for the 2025–2026 academic year, marking the 14th consecutive year the institution has received this honor.