College of Business Stories

Debbie Antonelli
Alumni Leaders

Debbie Antonelli named OHIO’s 2026 Charles R. Higgins Distinguished Alumnus

February 26, 2026 4 min

Debbie Antonelli, a nationally respected men’s and women’s college basketball analyst for ESPN and CBS, will be honored during OHIO’s Sports Administration Symposium in May at Ohio University.
Cutler Hall on College Green.
Student awards

Three OHIO students win cybersecurity fellowship

February 23, 2026 3 min

Three students were honored by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association with a year-long fellowship that includes professional accreditation and a scholarship.
AI Symposium
Rankings

Ohio University’s Online MBA in Artificial Intelligence ranked 11th nationally

February 23, 2026 3 min

OHIO's Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Artificial Intelligence has been ranked 11th in the nation in the 2026 Best Online MBA in Artificial Intelligence rankings by MastersInAI.org.
Carly Leatherwood
OHIO Community

Leatherwood selected to join Leadership Ohio’s distinguished Class of 2026 fellows

February 20, 2026 3 min

Carly Leatherwood, who serves as Chief of Staff to OHIO President Dr. Lori Stewart Gonzalez, has more than 25 years of communications and marketing experience and possesses a strong background in public service.

Professor Michael Schor
OHIO Community

Honoring a life of impact: Professor Michael Schor

February 18, 2026 4 min

Ohio University Eastern is honoring the life and legacy of Professor Michael “Mike” Schor, whose dedication to students and commitment to higher education left a lasting imprint across the University.
Copeland Hall and Uptown Athens are shown on a fall day
OHIO Announcements

Jackie Rees Ulmer to step down as College of Business dean, Katie Hartman to serve as interim dean

February 17, 2026 2 min

Jackie Rees Ulmer will step down as dean of Ohio University’s College of Business in June 2026 after 5 ½ years in the role and return to teaching.

A large group of OHIO students and employees stand with Bas Baalmans and hold a green flag that says "LEAD"
Student Opportunities

From the Netherlands to OHIO: A global partnership in leadership

February 16, 2026 5 min

Dutch culture and Bobcat spirit were showcased at a fun and educational event made possible by the partnership between OHIO's Walter Center for Strategic Leadership and the University of Groningen.
The winners of the Eco Challenge, along with advisors, hold trophies while standing on stage at the Eco Challenge, and a 1st Place graphic is shown behind them
Student Success

OHIO students come up with innovative ideas in annual Eco Challenge

February 4, 2026 4 min

The Eco Challenge offers students a unique experiential learning opportunity, allowing participants to be active problem-solvers in their community.

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.
Newspaper
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.
Linda Bailiff
Alumni Leaders

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.

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.
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.
a wide shot of OHIO's campus at sunset
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.
Winter 2025 newsmakers
Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's December 2025 Newsmakers

January 6, 2026 2 min

Rebecca Dingus, Jacob Hiler and Laeeq Khan were named OHIO's December 2025 Newsmakers.
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