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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.
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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.
OHIO alumni and staff hold an Ohio University flag while at Wrexham Football Club game
Student Opportunities

New partnership between OHIO, Wrexham University creating important opportunities for students

December 16, 2025 5 min

A new international partnership between Ohio University and Wrexham University is already providing important benefits for students and faculty at both institutions.
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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.

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OHIO Announcements

OHIO faculty invited to participate in Mentor Leaders Learning Together Faculty Learning Community

December 5, 2025 1 min

The six-part workshop series is designed to provide OHIO faculty with the skills and knowledge to become more effective faculty mentors.
Lindsay Burns and Chelsea Herbert
Alumni Impact

Ohio University alumni bring innovation to gifted education in Chillicothe

December 5, 2025 3 min

Two Ohio University graduates are transforming gifted education in the Chillicothe City School District through a program that blends creativity, technology and individualized learning.
Green STEM afterschool club
Education

Stevens Literacy Center renamed the Stevens Center for Literacy and STEM Education, amplifying research, outreach and collaboration; open house set for Dec. 4

December 2, 2025 6 min

The Stevens Literacy Center has been renamed the Stevens Center for Literacy and STEM Education, reflecting its expanded focus on research, STEM collaboration and community partnerships.
Brooklyn, Tim, Kelly and Jacolyn Bolender
Alumni Success

OHIO Chillicothe alumna Kelly Bolender finds joy in teaching career

November 24, 2025 3 min

At Buckskin Elementary School in South Salem Ohio, Kelly Bolender measures success in fist bumps, letters from former students and the quiet confidence that grows when a child reaches a goal.

OHIO Lancaster students look through children's books for a class project
Learning From Experts

OHIO Lancaster students study professional illustrators, then learn from them

November 14, 2025 2 min

A group of seniors studying early childhood education in Dr. Kevin Cordis' Children’s Literature class had the opportunity to attend MAZZA, a children’s illustrator conference.

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Preparing For Careers

Regional teacher candidates explore agency and autonomy

November 12, 2025 4 min

Future teachers from OHIO’s regional campuses gathered at Zanesville to explore student agency, storytelling and learner-centered practices through an immersive day of professional development.
OHIO Zanesville and Zane Grey Elementary School representatives stand together for a photo inside of an elementary school classroom
Community Partners

Teaching tomorrow’s readers: OHIO Zanesville partners with Zane Grey Elementary

November 5, 2025 6 min

Ohio University Zanesville is partnering with Zane Grey Elementary School to strengthen literacy development among first-grade students through a hands-on, place-based learning experience.

A student walks on the bricks of College Green surrounded by fallen leaves.
Community Support

OHIO’s Cats’ Cupboard Food Pantry remains available to students and employees impacted by pause in SNAP benefits during federal government shutdown

October 31, 2025 2 min

A reminder that OHIO students and employees may visit Cats’ Cupboard food pantry, with locations in Athens and across our regional campuses, for fresh, frozen and shelf-stable food options. Pantry donations are also being accepted.

Ohio University online College Teaching Certificate helps you build college-level teaching skills, strengthen pedagogy, and earn credentials to advance your career in higher education.
College Teaching

Advance your academic career with Ohio University’s online college teaching certificate

October 31, 2025 5 min

Master college-level teaching with Ohio University’s online College Teaching Certificate. Gain pedagogical skills, practical experience, and the expertise to succeed in higher education instruction.
Dakota Tackett
Alumni Leaders

OHIO education leads to growth, adventure for first generation college graduate

October 29, 2025 4 min

As a first-generation college student from rural Appalachia, Ohio University alumnus Dakota Tackett never imagined he would become a world-traveling educator with experiences spanning multiple continents.

Owen Vandivier with his students
Global Teaching Experiences

Leaving his comfort zone

October 27, 2025 10 min

How a teaching stint in Taiwan helped this recent alumnus apply his OHIO experiences and became a better educator.
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