News Stories by College

OHIO community invited to April ice cream social

April 10, 2026 1 min

Ohio University will host ice cream socials on the Athens and regional campuses from 2-4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21 to celebrate the end of the semester.

A group of OHIO students and faculty stand in front of an Ohio sign while at the Ohio Statehouse for Advocacy Day.

Student Opportunities

Ohio University social work students gain advocacy experience at Statehouse

April 9, 2026 5 min

More than 100 social work students from Ohio University’s five regional campuses and Athens’ main campus attended Advocacy Day on March 31 at the Vern Riffe Center in downtown Columbus.

An OHIO student presents research work at the OCTELA Conference

OHIO Research

Ohio University students, professor present research on AI and writing at state conference

April 2, 2026 3 min

OHIO students and faculty studied the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and student writing, and then presented their research at the Ohio Council of Teachers of English Language Arts conference.

Cherry blossoms frame a photo of the Convocation Center

Giving Day

One Day, One OHIO: Celebrate OHIO Giving Day 2026 on April 8 and donate to move OHIO forward

April 1, 2026 3 min

Ohio University’s seventh annual Giving Day will take place April 8, 2026, engaging alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends of the University to take part in giving to causes they feel most passionate about supporting.

Individuals dance together while music plays and one person wears a costume

Student Experiences

OHIO social work students dive into Costa Rican culture, community service

March 30, 2026 5 min

A group of social work and interdisciplinary students from the Athens and regional campuses participated in a cultural immersion and service-learning experience in Costa Rica during Spring Break 2026.

Students hold up an Ohio University sign during a football game.

Homecoming

Ohio University to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 5-10

March 24, 2026 2 min

Homecoming Week 2026 will culminate Oct. 10 with OHIO’s annual Homecoming parade, football game against Central Michigan

Outstanding Employees

Martha Tanedo to retire after 17 years of service at Ohio University

March 23, 2026 2 min

Martha Tanedo, assistant director of financial aid advising, will retire June 1, 2026, after more than 17 years of service at Ohio University.

a group of 11 students and faculty members (total) in front of the Tower Bridge in London

Study away

From place to pedagogy

March 23, 2026 3 min

Two Ohio University education students share how the UK Storytelling in Education program inspired them to use more immersive storytelling techniques and cultural insights in their classrooms.

An aerial image of Ohio University and Athens, Ohio in the Fall

Career Opportunities

Ohio University advances semiconductor workforce training through equipment donated by Intel

March 3, 2026 2 min

Ohio University has strengthened its efforts to prepare students for careers in Ohio's growing semiconductor and advanced manufacturing sectors with the addition of equipment donated Intel Corporation.

The set on stage for the play, "Leading Ladies"

OHIO Events

OHIO Lancaster Theatre to present ‘Leading Ladies’ and ‘right before i go’ in March

February 26, 2026 4 min

The Ohio University Lancaster Theatre will present two productions this March in the Wagner Theatre, located in Brasee Hall. The performances are open to the OHIO community and the public.

two female students drawing, one male teacher overlooking their work

Community Impact

Two Appalachian Ohio teachers receive 2026 grants for place-based learning projects

February 26, 2026 3 min

Funded through the Ohio Rural Teacher Fellowship program, the grants will be implemented in spring 2026 and reflect the ongoing impact of regional higher education partnerships in strengthening rural education.

OHIO students talk to a representative at a job fair booth

Career Opportunities

Ohio University Lancaster, OhioMeansJobs partner to host community job fair

February 25, 2026 2 min

Ohio University Lancaster, in partnership with OhioMeansJobs Fairfield County and area nonprofit agencies, will host a community job fair on Tuesday, April 14 in the Brasee Hall Gymnasium.

Students and community members visit tables and talk with representative at the Social Work Resource Fair at Ohio University Lancaster

OHIO Events

Ohio University Lancaster to host third annual Social Work Resource Fair

February 24, 2026 4 min

Ohio University Lancaster will host its third annual Social Work Resource Fair on Wednesday, March 4, in Brasee Hall’s North Lobby and Wilkes Gallery, located at 1570 Granville Pike in Lancaster.

OHIO Community

Honoring a life of impact: Professor Michael Schor

February 18, 2026 4 min

Ohio University Eastern is honoring the life and legacy of Professor Michael “Mike” Schor, whose dedication to students and commitment to higher education left a lasting imprint across the University.

OHIO representative stand with community partner award winners, who are holding their awards

Community Partners

Nominations open for awards for outstanding community partners, community-engaged faculty, administrators

February 11, 2026 3 min

The annual awards celebrate exemplary community engagement and the meaningful partnerships that advance learning, research and public impact across the region and beyond.

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