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Exhibition celebrates the bond between art educators and students

March 19, 2026 3 min

The School of Art + Design's exhibition, State of the Arts: Mentor + Mentee, showcased works from high school artists and their teachers from across the Ohio region.

Students working at computers in an office space-like classroom.

Anniversary celebration

The GRID Lab to celebrate anniversary April 10

March 18, 2026 1 min

The GRID Lab will host a free open house event in celebration its 20th anniversary, showcasing undergraduate and graduate student work.

OHIO students have class outside at the Scripps Hall Amphitheater on a spring day

Annual festival

Spring Literary Festival celebrates 40 years with award-winning authors

March 16, 2026 3 min

The festival will take place March 25–26, bringing authors George Bilgere, Hala Alyan, and Jeff VanderMeer to OHIO. Through lectures, readings and conversations, the festival offers students and community members the opportunity to engage directly with these writers.

High school students interested in exploring the legal field at the program hosted by Ohio University’s Center for Law, Justice & Culture

Summer Law & Trial Institute

High school students invited to apply for alumni-supported Summer Law & Trial Institute

March 12, 2026 4 min

High school students interested in exploring the legal field are invited to apply for the Summer Law & Trial Institute (SLTI), a free, alumni-supported program hosted by Ohio University’s Center for Law, Justice & Culture. The competitive two‑week institute will take place June 28–July 10, 2026, combining virtual instruction with an immersive, on‑campus residency.

A male and female walking next to each other walking down a sidewalk, outside the rear entrance to Ohio University Eastern Shannon Hall

OHIO Events

Ohio University Eastern to host free community social work event March 5

February 19, 2026 2 min

The free, community-focused event will feature a continuing education presentation, an agency fair and a panel discussion highlighting regional social work professionals.

Two artists painting on the walls of Seigfred hall while its under construction

Community Impact

Leaving a mark

February 19, 2026 3 min

At Seigfred Hall, a construction zone briefly became a canvas. During the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts’ “Make Your Mark” event, students, faculty and alumni were invited to draw directly onto the walls. The drawings continue a long tradition of student involvement in the hall’s design while introducing a new era.

OHIO Events

Learn more about a day in the life of a social worker at OHIO Zanesville on March 2

February 19, 2026 8 min

OHIO Zanesville is hosting the annual Day in the Life of a Social Worker program. The event will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 2 in the Elson Hall Auditorium.

Literacy Event

Patton College of Education to host Scholastic Book Fair Feb. 5-8

February 4, 2026 2 min

The Patton College of Education’s Stevens Center for Literacy and STEM Education will host a Scholastic Book Fair from Feb. 5–8 in Patton Hall, offering books for all ages with proceeds supporting local schools and teacher candidates.

Experiencing Dance

Future Bobcats step into the spotlight during Dance at OHIO

February 4, 2026 3 min

The School of Dance welcomed future Bobcats to an immersive day of workshops, performances and community connection during its annual Dance at OHIO event.

a group marches arm-in-arm across College Green

Memorial events

Celebrating a legacy

January 22, 2026 3 min

The University community marked the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the annual march on College Green, among other events.

Ohio University Office of Health Promotion t-shirts, buttons, and promo items

Student Well Being

Thriving in Higher Ed program set for Jan. 22

January 8, 2026 3 min

Join Thriving in Higher Ed on Jan. 22, 6 to 7 p.m. on Microsoft Teams for evidence based wellness strategies, campus resources and certificate of participation.

Green and white streamers explode over the 2025 fall Commencement ceremony

Milestones

(Snow)caps and gowns

December 17, 2025 3 min

OHIO celebrated Fall Commencement under a wintry sky, as loved ones gathered to cheer for our newest batch of Bobcat alumni.

University Updates

OHIO leaders discuss ongoing efforts to comply with new state laws, provide overview of University operating budget, Advancement fundraising during Dec. 3 ‘University Updates’

December 11, 2025 4 min

Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez hosted the third “University Updates” event of the academic year on Wednesday, Dec. 3.

Online

OHIO Online advances faculty leadership in digital education

December 8, 2025 3 min

OHIO Online is strengthening faculty leadership and collaboration to shape the future of innovative, student-centered digital learning.

Russ College of Engineering hosts an AI workshop in August 2025

AI and machine learning

Engineering faculty drive AI innovation as Ohio University earns top quantum research honor

November 21, 2025 5 min

Russ College of Engineering's first Workshop on AI in EECS (WISE) was held Aug. 20, and organized by the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. The goal was simple: bring faculty together to take stock of how AI is reshaping education, research, and economic development, and map out how Russ College can lead in this fast-moving field.