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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.

The Ridges

The Ridges Development Strategy continues to move forward

February 2, 2026 1 min

The University is continuing to work with key stakeholders to finalize an official land transfer that will ultimately allow a total of 21 currently unused historic buildings and approximately 27 acres of undeveloped land at The Ridges to be conveyed to the Ridges Community Development, LLC.

Winter Dance Concert

Ohio University’s School of Dance to premiere six new works at the Winter Dance Concert

February 2, 2026 5 min

Ohio University’s School of Dance will present their annual Winter Dance Concert on Feb. 13 and 14, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.

An OHIO Online students works on a computer in an office or study

Rankings

U.S. News ranks OHIO Online Bachelor’s programs in national top 30; Veteran and other programs among Ohio’s best

January 29, 2026 5 min

Ohio University’s Online Bachelor’s programs ranked overall among the nation’s best in the latest U.S. News & World Report “Best Online Programs,” placing 29th nationally and third in Ohio.

School of Dance

School of Dance students expand range through street dance with guest artist Teena Marie Custer

January 22, 2026 5 min

School of Dance students will perform a street dance work by guest artist Teena Marie Custer in this year’s winter Dance Concert, marking just the second time the style has been featured in the annual concert. Custer set the piece during an intensive weeklong residency, expanding students’ versatility and exposure to professional street dance practices.

Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO’s 2025 Newsmakers wrapped: A look back on faculty in the media in 2025

January 22, 2026 5 min

In a year marked by technological change, innovations in science and renewed curiosity about our past and future, faculty emerged as essential voices helping audiences make sense of the world.

Employee News

OHIO shares the latest legislative and faculty governance updates

January 22, 2026 3 min

Ohio University leadership is continuing its work with academic leaders and faculty to comply with the academic provisions of the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act (SB 1), the budget bill (HB 96) and more.

Board of Trustees

OHIO Board of Trustees hears update on Faculty Development Certification, approves the establishment of the Ohio Academic Health Science Center during January Board meetings

January 16, 2026 10 min

During January meetings, the Board passed a resolution to recognize the OHIO Academic Health Sciences Center, as well as learned about the Teaching and Assessing Experiential Learning certification.

Health

Ohio University’s Academic Health Sciences Center to improve health outcomes, access across Southeast Ohio and beyond

January 16, 2026 4 min

The Ohio Academic Health Sciences Center (OHIO-AHSC) will address significant health challenges and health care workforce shortages across the state, particularly in rural and Appalachian communities.

Emergency Test

OHIO’s emergency communications systems to undergo routine testing Friday, Jan. 23

January 15, 2026 1 min

OHIO's Athens, Chillicothe, Dublin, Eastern, Lancaster, Southern and Zanesville campuses will collectively test several emergency communication systems at approximately noon on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026.

An OHIO student holds balloons on Court Street

National Recognitions

Ohio University receives 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

January 15, 2026 4 min

The CE Classification represents the leading framework for institutional assessment and recognition of community engagement in U.S. higher education. Awarded following a rigorous self-study process, this classification has recognized outstanding community engagement for 19 years.

Emerging Tech

Ohio University ranked among top AR/VR schools in the nation by Animation Career Review

January 15, 2026 3 min

Ohio University’s McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies in the Scripps College of Communication has earned national recognition in the rapidly growing field of immersive technology.

Two OHIO online MBA students sharing a computer.

Rankings

OHIO's online MBA secures spot in top 50 nationwide for 2026 by Poets&Quants

January 12, 2026 5 min

Ohio University's online MBA program remains a highly regarded choice for aspiring business leaders, continuing to earn recognition among the top 50 online MBA programs in the nation by Poets&Quants.

Global Arts Festival

Global Arts Festival returns to Ohio University, celebrating 20 years of cultural connection

January 12, 2026 4 min

The sixth Ohio University Global Arts Festival and 14th World Music and Dance Concert will take place March 17–19, 2026, celebrating 20 years of global arts in the OHIO community.

Ohio Football

University community invited to meet new Ohio Football Head Coach John Hauser on Friday, Jan. 9

January 8, 2026 1 min

The community reception will kick off on Friday, January 9 at approximately 10:30 a.m. in the Perry and Sandy Sook Center (Room 107) on OHIO’s Athens Campus.

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