News Stories by College

After 40 years of public service, Linda Bailiff reflects on her OHIO roots

January 21, 2026 5 min

Linda Bailiff, who recently celebrated her retirement from the Ohio Public Works Commission, remembers her time at Ohio University as the starting point to her successful career.

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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.

Research Excellence

Kimberly Pratt named director of OHIO’s Office of Research Development

January 13, 2026 2 min

Ohio University’s Division of Research and Creative Activity is pleased to announce that Kimberly (Baker) Pratt has been promoted to director of the Office of Research Development.

Best of 2025

2025: A look back

January 9, 2026 1 min

Explore some of OHIO Today's top stories from last year, featuring faculty insight and achievement, University milestones and memorable images from Athens and beyond.

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Student Success

OHIO announces fall semester 2025 student academic achievement lists

December 23, 2025 2 min

Ohio University is proud to recognize and celebrate the academic achievements of every student who has qualified for the President’s, Provost’s or Dean’s Lists, across all of OHIO’s campuses, for fall semester 2025.

Green and white streamers explode over the 2025 fall Commencement ceremony

Milestones

(Snow)caps and gowns

December 17, 2025 3 min

OHIO celebrated Fall Commencement under a wintry sky, as loved ones gathered to cheer for our newest batch of Bobcat alumni.

Alumni Success

Ohio University alumnus Jean-Gabriel Shepherd finds his path in public service, cybersecurity

December 9, 2025 2 min

A 2010 graduate of Ohio University with a bachelor of arts in geography, Jean-Gabriel Shepherd has built a career blending technical expertise, compassion, and an appreciation for learning and teaching.

Mock Trial

Verdict: First Place for OHIO Mock Trial at SUNY-Buffalo Invitational

December 8, 2025 2 min

Ohio University Mock Trial Team competed successfully in November's “Buffalo Bullpen” Mock Trial Invitational Competition.

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Faculty achievements

Faculty Experts Roundup

December 5, 2025 7 min

OHIO faculty have been busy. Fall semester news includes awards, publications, research and performances.

Economics

What killed the penny: OHIO economist shares his two cents on the retiring of the cent

December 4, 2025 6 min

The penny was one of the first coins made by the U.S. Mint in 1793, but as of November 2025, it is no longer being produced. Ohio University Professor of Economics Roberto Duncan provides some insight into what led to the end of the popular coin.

John Kopchick and Char Kopchick stand with the award winners, who are holding their awards

OHIO Research

OHIO students, faculty honored with John J. Kopchick Awards for biomedical research

December 3, 2025 2 min

The John J. Kopchick Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB)/Translational Biomedical Sciences (TBS) Awards support innovative biomedical research across disciplines at Ohio University.

Fall Commencement

OHIO Distinguished Professor Dr. Kevin Mattson to speak at Fall Commencement

December 3, 2025 2 min

Ohio University Distinguished Professor Dr. Kevin Mattson will deliver the keynote address at the Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Dec. 13.

Alumni Impact

Beyond the classroom: WGSS in action

November 14, 2025 3 min

A recent Women's, Gender and Sexuality (WGSS) panel helped interested students connect with Ohio University alumni and prepare for life after graduation.

Faculty Experts

A framework for considering AI literacy

November 13, 2025 2 min

AI literacy consists of at least four integrative domains of critical thinking. These are not discrete components that can be taught well independently but often co-exist and co-inform one another.

A group of students (the law, justice & culture cohort) standing in front of a large body of water