News and Announcements

Officer Abigail Burke, played by Abigail Esmena, appears in three of the six new Cine-VR training episodes now available to law enforcement officers in Ohio.
Virtual Reality

Virtual reality for real-world policing: OHIO’s next-gen VR training to be provided to 30,000 officers across the state

May 22, 2024 5 min

An immersive, scenario-based virtual reality training series developed by Ohio University will serve as the centerpiece for the State of Ohio’s “Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA),” a program that will help train approximately 30,000 law enforcement professionals across the state.

Ohio University hosts mostly women-led workshops about different STEM fields.

Summer camp sponsored by College of Health Sciences and Professions hosts hands-on STEM workshop for Appalachian youth

May 21, 2024 4 min

Students in grades fifth through ninth from around the southeastern Ohio and West Virginia area had the opportunity to hear from OHIO experts and explore areas in STEM during the Tech Savvy program.
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Kids in College summer program offers summer enrichment for children at Ohio University Chillicothe

May 20, 2024 2 min

Ohio University Chillicothe will host its annual Kids in College summer program from June 3 –14.

A bridge spans across the Hocking River.

Expanding the broadband workforce: Ohio University helps solve training, access issues in Southeast Ohio

May 17, 2024 5 min

Through teaching a new 5G Readiness Certification, Ohio University will help expand the broadband workforce and provide Southeast Ohioans with reliable, affordable internet access.

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OHIO students, alumni to participate in cultural exchange after being selected for prestigious Fulbright and Critical Language Scholarships

May 16, 2024 4 min

Eight students and alumni have been selected for prestigious awards and fellowships through the Critical Language Scholarship and Fulbright programs.
Libraries Gatherings 2024

University Libraries “Gatherings, Spring 2024” highlights latest news

May 16, 2024 3 min

The Libraries’ “Gatherings, Spring 2024” magazine is now live with new content showcasing what’s happening with University Libraries.
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Scripps Graduate Student Wins News Design Contest

May 16, 2024 3 min

Kwamina Kurefi (K.K.) Edonu is headed into his final year of graduate school with a big addition to his curriculum vitae - first place in Michigan State University’s Society of News Design contest.
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KJ Mueller was selected as the recipient of a scholarship established by a former WOUB student

May 16, 2024 3 min

KJ Mueller was pleasantly surprised when he learned that he would receive $950 as the recipient of the Leonard E. Auerbach Regional Reps Scholarship.
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Alumni & Friends

OHIO Zanesville welcomes alumni for education reunion

May 13, 2024 2 min

On Saturday, May 18, from 3-5 p.m., Ohio University Zanesville will be bustling with excitement as Education alumni and their families gather for a much-anticipated Alumni Reunion at EduConnect.
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Investigative journalism work by Ohio University Fulbright Scholar and journalism graduate student will be featured on FRONTLINE

May 13, 2024 5 min

Patricia Marcano Meza, a Fulbright Scholar, is both excited and nervous for the national premiere of a new documentary called "A Dangerous Assignment: Uncovering Corruption in Maduro’s Venezuela."
Next Witness...Please

Unveiling Next Witness...Please: a new podcast decoding law for the modern generation

May 10, 2024 2 min

Ever read a news story that had a legal term or procedure in it that was confusing, or something you simply did not understand? WOUB Public Media is launching a new podcast that will provide clarity.
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Ohio University Chillicothe to host prevention conference

May 9, 2024 2 min

Ohio University Chillicothe will host Innovation in Prevention in Rural Ohio: The Southcentral Ohio Prevention Conference on May 29, 2024.

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Photo Story

Taking the fall: How stunt performers struggle with reporting head trauma

May 9, 2024 6 min

OHIO researchers are tracking the reasons why many stunt performers are reluctant to report head trauma, and looking for solutions to the problem
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Ohio University Chillicothe to host Red Cross blood drive

May 7, 2024 2 min

Ohio University Chillicothe will host an American Red Cross blood drive on Monday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Shoemaker Center.
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AEP’s 2024 generosity helps OHIO’s students, researchers and regional STEM education

May 6, 2024 4 min

AEP Ohio, through its recommendation of a grant by the American Electric Power Foundation, highlighted their ongoing interest in supporting southeastern Ohio with two major awards to OHIO in 2024.

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