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OHIO President Lori Stewart Gonzalez with two veteran students.

Ohio University earns multiple top rankings for online education for veterans

February 3, 2025 4 min

OHIO ranks among the best for online education for veterans by U.S. News & World Report, offering GI Bill® benefits, priority registration, and top programs for 3,500+ military-connected students.

An OHIO building is shown next to a tree covered in ice and snow on a winter's day at Ohio University

Employee workshops

The Center for OHIO Employee Excellence to offer three new workshops in February and March

January 31, 2025 2 min

The Center for OHIO Employee Excellence is excited to announce three upcoming workshops.

Global Education

Applications now being accepted for Global Travel Fund for OHIO faculty

January 30, 2025 2 min

The Global Travel Fund supports faculty (tenure-track or instructional faculty) who are carrying out scholarly and creative activities which require in-person international travel engagement.

Veterans

New OHIO scholarship empowers veterans to become educators and help address teacher shortages

January 30, 2025 4 min

This innovative scholarship provides veterans, transitioning military members, and their spouses with a unique opportunity to earn a teaching license and a master’s degree, fully funded with support from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.

Faculty & Staff

Ohio University evaluating potential impacts of temporary pause to select federal funding programs

January 29, 2025 3 min

OHIO leaders in sponsored research, financial aid and grant-funded outreach programming across the University are actively reviewing evolving federal guidance announcing a temporary pause to federal funding programs that “may be implicated by the executive orders” issued by President Trump.

Podcasting

Podcasting course showcases the power of storytelling by bringing real-world experiences and perspectives into the classroom

January 28, 2025 4 min

Since podcasting is only a little over 20 years old, you may wonder how an instructor could fill 15 weeks, make the content engaging and keep students interested - the answer is through storytelling.

Board of Trustees

Ohio University Board of Trustees appoints William F. “Clark” Kent as new national trustee

January 27, 2025 3 min

The Ohio University Board of Trustees appointed William F. “Clark” Kent, CEO of BTL Technologies, Inc. (BTL), to a six-month term as a National Trustee during its Jan. 17 meeting.

Grover Lecture Series

Author Matthew Desmond to discuss poverty solutions at annual Grover Lecture on Feb. 27

January 27, 2025 3 min

The annual Grover Lecture Series will be held on Thursday, Feb. 27, and feature Pulitzer Prize-winning author Matthew Desmond.

WOUB

E.W. Scripps School of Journalism and WOUB Public Media co-sponsor free screening of award-winning PBS FRONTLINE documentary

January 27, 2025 6 min

The Scripps School of Journalism and WOUB will co-sponsor a screening of the PBS FRONTLINE documentary, "Putin’s Attack on Ukraine: Documenting War Crimes," on Feb. 6, from at the Athena Cinema.

Geology

Advance your career with an online Masters in Geology from Ohio University

January 27, 2025 5 min

Unearth new opportunities with OHIO’s online Master’s in Geological Sciences. Build advanced skills for impactful careers and complete in as little as three semesters.

Dr. David Rohall speaks during an event at Ohio University

Regional Higher Education

Ohio University Eastern to celebrate Dean David Rohall's legacy, community impact as he plans return to faculty role

January 24, 2025 4 min

Dr. Rohall’s tenure has been marked by transformative accomplishments that have enriched the campus and the surrounding community. His leadership has helped establish Ohio University Eastern as a cultural and academic hub in the region.

Faculty

Theater professor blends science and theater in a cosmic journey of interactive art

January 22, 2025 4 min

In 2002, John Kaufmann and Dan Dennis devised a perfect intersection of science and theater. This “dreamy musical astronomy show,” called “STARBALL,” has since played across the country and in Europe

Members of the Veterans and Military Student Services Center during OHIO's annual veteran suicide awareness campaign event.

Rankings & Recognitions

Ohio University recognized by Military Times as one of the top institutions for military service members and veterans

January 22, 2025 2 min

For over a decade, Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” has helped veterans make informed choices about their educational futures, showcasing institutions dedicated to supporting their unique needs.

OHIO Online's Psychology program, ranked a top 10, provides accessible learning to this fascinating field.

Rankings & Recognition

OHIO earns top 10 recognition from U.S. News & World Report for online psychology program

January 22, 2025 5 min

OHIO Online Psychology bachelor's program ranks among top 10 by U.S. News & World Report, offering flexible, career-focused learning, affordability, and real-world skills for success.

Scholastic Book Fair

Patton College of Education to host Scholastic Book Fair Feb. 6-9

January 21, 2025 2 min

The Patton College of Education’s Stevens Literacy Center (SLC) will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair from Feb. 6-9 in the lobby of Patton Hall on Ohio University’s Athens campus.

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