News and Announcements

Hudson Health Winter
Health Resources

OHIO shares reminder of available campus, community health care resources

February 24, 2026 2 min

As we progress into the semester amid the reality of cold and flu season, OHIO would like to remind everyone of the campus and local resources that are available to help keep our community healthy.
Sonya Pfeiffer (BSJ '95) and David Rudolf
Pre-Law Day

OHIO’s Pre-Law Day keynote to feature attorneys Sonya Pfeiffer and David Rudolf examining cognitive biases in high-profile trials

February 23, 2026 2 min

OHIO will host its 2026 Pre-Law Day keynote on Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Athena Cinema. The keynote will feature attorneys Sonya Pfeiffer (BSJ '95) and David Rudolf.
AI Symposium
Rankings

Ohio University’s Online MBA in Artificial Intelligence ranked 11th nationally

February 23, 2026 3 min

OHIO's Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Artificial Intelligence has been ranked 11th in the nation in the 2026 Best Online MBA in Artificial Intelligence rankings by MastersInAI.org.
Zanesville Social Work
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.
Muriel Gallego
Faculty awards

OHIO professor honored for language teaching program

February 18, 2026 3 min

Dr. Muriel Gallego received a national award for her comprehensive redesign of the graduate teaching assistant training program for Spanish instructors.
CBMT measures how strong bone is on a patient
Research

New technology developed at Ohio University outperforms standard bone density test to assess osteoporosis risk

February 17, 2026 4 min

A technology developed at Ohio University may do a better job of identifying older women at risk for broken bones than the current standard bone density test.
Madelyn Hill
Research

OHIO faculty member leads study finding that college students who spend hours on social media are more likely to be lonely

February 17, 2026 4 min

A new study led by OHIO's Madelyn Hill found that more than half of college students experience loneliness — with the heaviest social media users reporting the highest levels of isolation.  
Kevin Lee in lab
Research

Ohio University researcher receives American Heart Association grant to study how nicotine harms the heart

February 13, 2026 4 min

Kevin Lee, Ph.D. has been awarded an American Heart Association Institutional Research Enhancement Award to study how nicotine use may lead to heart damage.
Girl studying by window
OHIO Online

An honors on-ramp for online learners: Rethinking access, readiness, and belonging

February 11, 2026 5 min

"Honors education" and "fully online learning" may not be phrases often seen together in higher education settings. Ohio University is aiming to change that.
Green and white streamers explode over the 2025 fall Commencement ceremony
Commencement

Ohio University to celebrate Spring 2026 Commencement May 1–2

February 11, 2026 2 min

Ohio University will recognize the academic achievements of its Spring 2026 graduates during commencement ceremonies scheduled for May 1–2 at the Convocation Center on the Athens campus.
Zero Waste group
Sustainability

Ohio University wins the 2025 GameDay Football Zero Waste Touchdown Challenge

February 9, 2026 3 min

Ohio University once again participated in the 2025 GameDay Football Zero Waste Touchdown Challenge, being named the winner in the Stadium and Tailgating Diversion.
Jan 2026 Newsmakers
Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's January 2026 Newsmakers

February 6, 2026 3 min

Elizabeth Beverly, Shad Sargand and Xian Zhao were named newsmakers for January 2026.
Newspaper
Kiplinger Fellows

Kiplinger Program in Public Affairs Journalism announces 2026 fellows

February 5, 2026 4 min

Thirty-two journalists from across the globe were named 2026 Kiplinger Fellows. This year's Kiplinger Program in Public Affairs Journalism will focus on “Saving Local News: A Practical Guide.”

Community Health Worker graduates 2025
Community Health Workers

Community Health Workers bridge gaps in care across Ohio

February 5, 2026 6 min

Community Health Workers are emerging as vital connectors between healthcare systems and Ohio’s diverse communities, addressing barriers like transportation, language access and trust that shape health outcomes. Through Ohio University’s expanding CHW training program, hundreds of graduates are using lived experience and cultural understanding to reduce health disparities and strengthen care across the state.
Winter Olympics
Winter Olympics

From cold to gold: How winter temperatures shape athletic performance

February 4, 2026 9 min

Cold isn’t just a backdrop at the Winter Olympics - it’s an active opponent. As temperatures drop, muscle power, endurance and even decision-making can suffer. Experts break down how the body reacts to cold and the strategies athletes use to stay warm, fueled and competitive on the world’s biggest winter stage.
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