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One Day, One OHIO: Celebrate OHIO Giving Day 2026 on April 8 and donate to move OHIO forward

April 1, 2026 3 min

Ohio University’s seventh annual Giving Day will take place April 8, 2026, engaging alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends of the University to take part in giving to causes they feel most passionate about supporting.

OHIO Events

Science Café to feature Professor John Staser on April 8

April 1, 2026 2 min

Ohio University Professor John Staser will be discussing “A Better Way? Coal as a Renewable Energy Storage Material,” at the April 8 Science Café.

EIR Robb Roby talking with an interviewer at the front of a lecture hall during his "No Straight Line to Success" Fireside chat

Alumni connections

Expert in Residence program connects OHIO students with leaders

March 25, 2026 3 min

The Expert in Residence (EIR) program is bringing accomplished industry leaders back to campus to engage directly with students, offering one-on-one engagements, professional insight and real-world experience beyond the classroom.

Media matters

Breaking down TikTok

March 25, 2026 2 min

In the latest episode of our Ask the Experts podcast, two OHIO faculty members discuss algorithms, data privacy, disinformation and free speech.

OHIO Assistant Professor Yahya Al-Majali sits in his lab.

Faculty Excellence

Al-Majali leads innovative research, mentors next generation of OHIO engineers

March 25, 2026 8 min

Assistant Professor Yahya Al-Majali leads impactful, industry-focused research at Ohio University, demonstrating impressive productivity while securing major funding. He simultaneously empowers his students through providing them with foundational mentorship, hands-on learning and direct access to industry partners.

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Homecoming

Ohio University to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 5-10

March 24, 2026 2 min

Homecoming Week 2026 will culminate Oct. 10 with OHIO’s annual Homecoming parade, football game against Central Michigan

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Career Opportunities

Ohio University advances semiconductor workforce training through equipment donated by Intel

March 3, 2026 2 min

Ohio University has strengthened its efforts to prepare students for careers in Ohio's growing semiconductor and advanced manufacturing sectors with the addition of equipment donated Intel Corporation.

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Venture Capital & Entrepreneurship

Regional investing fund provides new opportunities for students

February 28, 2026 5 min

Three OHIO students were awarded prestigious fellowships through the Appalachian Emerging Investors Fund.

Career Opportunities

OHIO students invited to network with employers, learn from alumni at National Engineers Week events

February 19, 2026 3 min

OHIO's Russ College of Engineering and Technology will celebrate National Engineers Week on Feb. 22-28 with a wide range of events for students, faculty, staff, alumni and community residents.

OHIO representatives and OHIO alumni hold a flag that says Forever OHIO - Proud Alumni while they are at an event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Global Partners

OHIO advances Southeast Asia partnerships through alumni engagement, research collaboration, and global education

February 10, 2026 8 min

Ohio University's relationship with Southeast Asia is shaped by decades of partnerships, shared academic commitments, and generations of alumni whose lives and careers continue to reflect OHIO’s global reach.

Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's January 2026 Newsmakers

February 6, 2026 3 min

Elizabeth Beverly, Shad Sargand and Xian Zhao were named newsmakers for January 2026.

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.

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Auto racing

From shop to track: Bobcat Baja takes on SAE Baja

February 2, 2026 2 min

Engines roared and mud flew last fall as student engineers on the Bobcat Baja team put the buggy they designed and built to the test.

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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.