University Community

Lily Garner stands outside next to the sign for Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio
Career Opportunities

CLJC funded summer legal internships send Bobcats across Ohio, into Pennsylvania

November 5, 2026 13 min

Working in communities across Ohio and Pennsylvania, Ohio University students served alongside judges, attorneys, legal aid advocates, policymakers and public defenders while exploring careers in law and public service.

The Mock Trial team holding awards at Purdue University.
Mock trial team

Award-winning performances at Purdue reflect strength of OHIO Mock Trial

November 4, 2026 3 min

Last month, the Mock Trial Green team placed second in a regional competition with two members winning individual awards.
Imagine Lagos, Winner Urban History Association Alison Isenberg Prize for the Best Book on Urban Placemaking - Imagine Lagos, Mapping History, Place and Politics in a Nineteenth- Century African City, Ademide Adelusi-Adeluyi
Ohio University Press

‘Imagine Lagos’ wins inaugural Alison Isenberg Prize for Best Book on Urban Placemaking

November 3, 2026 3 min

The Ohio University Press title by Ademide Adelusi-Adeluyi was recently honored by the Urban History Association.
Hiromi Katayama
OHIO Events

OHIO Eastern Art Gallery to feature Japanese artist Hiromi Katayama in Creative Confluence exhibition

November 3, 2026 2 min

Inspired by nature and Japanese cultural heritage, the exhibition offers students and community members an opportunity to explore traditional Japanese art. A free artist reception will be held Nov. 16.

Ohio state flag flies in College Green on OHIO's campus.
Election 2026

Can Ohio become a swing state again?

October 29, 2026 4 min

With Election Day around the corner, our politics expert breaks down Ohio voting history and election trends and what they might mean for the state's future.
Baker University Center is surrounded by colorful trees on a Fall day
Make Respect Visible

Celebrate Make Respect Visible Week with events across campus

October 29, 2026 2 min

Ohio University will celebrate Make Respect Visible Week Nov. 2-6 with events and activities that encourage respectful dialogue, connection and understanding across differences.
Baker University Center and the pond in front of it. The pond shows a reflection of the building
OHIO Events

Join Administrative Senate for ‘Tuesdays with Administrative Senators’ on Nov. 3

October 29, 2026 1 min

The members of Ohio University’s Administrative Senate invite all University employees to join them for “Tuesdays with Administrative Senators.”
Roots, Routes and Recipes - International Dinner 2026 - Ohio University - 1804
Community Events

International Dinner set for Nov. 14, tickets now on sale

October 29, 2026 1 min

Guests will enjoy delicious dishes from around the world, connect with members of the campus and Athens communities, and celebrate through music, dance and cultural performances.
The Ohio University campus and the Hocking River
OHIO Announcements

Ohio University promotes safe medication disposal through campus events

October 29, 2026 3 min

Ohio University is working to make medication disposal more accessible to students through campus events and disposal packets available in residence halls.
Looking up at the Ohio University clock outside of Baker University Center
OHIO Community

University Human Resources staff retreat

October 29, 2026 1 min

University Human Resources staff will participate in an on-campus department retreat on Nov. 5.
Cutler Hall is shown surrounded by colorful trees, with hilldsides in the background in this aerial image
Faculty Experts

Fall has been filled with political ads this year, but what makes them effective?

October 29, 2026 10 min

OHIO faculty experts discuss negative political advertisements, why there are so many political ads of all kinds this fall and keys to strong campaign messages.
Ohio University's Athens campus in the fall
OHIO Announcements

Ohio University approves three policy updates

October 29, 2026 3 min

The Ohio University Executive Staff Policy Committee and OHIO President Lori Stewart Gonzalez have approved three policy updates and placed three policy updates for community review.

Campus beauty Hocking River 2024
OHIO Announcements

Call for faculty-led global program proposals now open

October 29, 2026 2 min

The updated proposal process supports sustainable global learning opportunities for Ohio University students.
A group of students poses in colorful costumes
Pod-Costume

Pop costumes: Our popular culture expert unpacks Halloween trends

October 29, 2026 3 min

It’s a special Halloween episode of our “Ask the Experts” podcast! We discuss the factors that impact how people dress up for the spooky holiday and talk to students about what they’ll be wearing this October 31.
Megan Chapman
Alumni Leaders

Land trust accreditation review specialist supports communities across the country

October 28, 2026 3 min

Megan Chapman describes her "whirlwind" of experiences at Ohio University as fulfilling, positively overwhelming and memorable. 
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