Lancaster Campus Stories

Welcome Week, August 20-30, 2026
Welcome Week

Welcome home, Bobcats: Welcome Week to feature events for new, returning students

Ohio University invites all students to celebrate the beginning of the new academic year during Welcome Week 2026.

Tracy Kelly
Alumni Leaders

Community leader shares how her time at OHIO prepared her for a career in public service

For two-time Ohio University alumna Tracy Kelly, the desire to help others has always been at the center of her work.

Martha Kline
OHIO Announcements

Dr. Martha Kline appointed dean of campus and community engagement at OHIO Zanesville

Ohio University has appointed Dr. Martha Kline as dean of campus and community engagement at OHIO Zanesville, effective Aug. 1, 2026.

Haley Shaw stands next to a card catalog that hs plants on it, and there is a Forever OHIO banner on a wall in the background
Alumni Leaders

Ohio University Libraries appoints Haley Shaw as Regional Higher Education coordinator and library manager

Ohio University Libraries is pleased to announce that Haley Shaw will be taking on the new role of regional coordinator and manager of Library Services, effective Aug. 3, 2026.

OHIO students are shown working in a nursing lab at OHIO Lancaster
Career Opportunities

Ohio University Lancaster to launch Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program in Spring 2027

The addition of the nursing program represents another step in Ohio University Lancaster’s commitment to expanding access to high-quality, career-focused education that meets the needs of the communities it serves.

Ohio University Lancaster 70 years - 1956-2026 - Images of students from 1956 and 2026 are also shown
OHIO Events

Ohio University Lancaster celebrates 70 years of education, service, regional impact

Ohio University Lancaster will celebrate 70 years of education, service and community partnership with a public anniversary event on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Characters from "FROZEN" sing while on stage at a rehearsal for the upcoming production
OHIO Events

Ohio University Lancaster Community Theatre brings the magic of Disney’s ‘FROZEN’ to life this summer

A beloved story of family, courage and discovering the power within will come to life on stage as Ohio University Lancaster Community Theatre presents Disney’s “FROZEN The Broadway Musical," July 10–26, 2026.

Alden Library at Ohio University
OHIO Announcements

Candid now available via University Libraries

Candid, an online directory of 1.9 million nonprofits offering $29 million in grants, is now available via Ohio University Libraries. Candid is available to all students, faculty, staff and community members.

An OHIO student walks in front of the College  Gate, which has colorful flowers in front of it and colorful trees behind it, on a spring day
Experiential Learning

OHIO announces Spring 2026 Experiential Learning Stewardship Award recipients

These faculty and staff projects span a wide range of disciplines and experiential modalities on the Athens and regional campuses, including community engagement, research, internships and global learning.

Three OHIO students work on equipment in a nursing lab on OHIO's Athens Campus
Student Success

OHIO graduates largest class of nurses from Athens Campus

Ohio University’s School of Nursing graduated its largest class of nursing students from the Athens Campus recently, and now the graduates are moving into new careers.

Alumni Gateway
Academic Excellence

OHIO announces spring semester 2026 student academic achievement lists

At the end of each semester, Ohio University’s undergraduate students are evaluated based on their semester GPA and hours to determine placement on the President’s List, Dean’s List or Provost’s List.

Cutler Hall is shown surrounded by colorful trees on a sunny day in the spring
OHIO Awards

Ohio University recognizes faculty, administrative leaders for excellence in community engagement

Ohio University’s Center for Community Impact has announced the faculty and administrator winners of the 2025–26 Community Engaged Awards.

OHIO Lancaster graduates in caps and robes stand together outside for photos and to talk with each other
Student Success

Ohio University Lancaster celebrates Class of 2026 at Graduation Recognition Ceremony

Ohio University Lancaster celebrated the achievements of its Class of 2026 during the Graduation Recognition Ceremony, honoring students who completed degrees during the 2025–26 academic year.

An OHIO student works on manufacturing equipment at the Workforce Development Center while an OHIO faculty member stands nearby and shines a flashlight on the equipment.
Career Opportunities

Ohio University launches two new certificate programs in automation and mechatronics at Chillicothe campus

The Automation Technician and Mechatronics Technician certificates will be offered at OHIO Chillicothe starting in fall 2026.

Three OHIO graduates smile together while wearing their caps and gowns, standing outside after the Graduation Recognition Ceremony at Ohio University Lancaster
Class of 2026

Ohio University regional campuses celebrate Class of 2026

Ohio University’s regional campuses celebrated the Class of 2026 with Graduation Recognition Ceremonies held on April 30, 2026.

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