News Stories by College

The outside of the Burtch House is decorated for Homecoming with green and white balloons, a Homecoming sign and the letters HTC

OHIO announces Paint the Town Green winners

October 16, 2026 1 min

While Bobcats of all ages dressed in green and white for Homecoming 2026, many Ohio University buildings were also decked out for the celebration.

OHIO Announcements

OHIO 2030 Planning Underway: University launches process to update, extend its Dynamic Strategy for 3 more years

October 14, 2026 3 min

President Lori Stewart Gonzalez has charged Interim Provost John McCarthy and Vice President for University Communications and Marketing Robin Oliver to engage University leadership and stakeholders across the institution in the extension of the Dynamic Strategy for another three years.

Graduate Students

New Grad Student Commons opens in Baker University Center

September 28, 2026 2 min

On Sept. 17, 2026, graduate students, Athens community members and University faculty and staff gathered in Baker University Center 403 for the grand opening of the Grad Student Commons.

A park bench basks in the sun on OHIO's Athens Campus

Student Success

OHIO announces summer semester 2026 student academic achievement lists

September 17, 2026 2 min

At the end of each semester, Ohio University’s undergraduate students are evaluated based on their semester GPA and hours to determine placement on the President’s List, Dean’s List or Provost’s List.

Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's August 2026 Newsmakers

September 3, 2026 4 min

Paul Shovlin, Eve Ng, Allyson Hallman-Thrasher, Ben Bates and Jim Strode were named newsmakers for August 2026.

Students enjoy Welcome Week convocation.

Forever OHIO

OHIO welcomes nearly 7,700 new students across all campuses and online

August 27, 2026 5 min

Increased interest in professional fields, continued momentum in Athens undergraduate enrollment, rising four-year graduation rate and growing College Credit Plus enrollments demonstrate students’ focus on return on investment.

wide shot of Commencement at the Convocation Center as green confetti explodes over the graduating class of 2026

OHIO Commencement

Caps, gowns and confetti: Spring Commencement 2026

May 6, 2026 4 min

Ohio University honored the graduates of the Class of 2026 on May 1 and 2 for all they have accomplished, while also giving them advice as they begin the next steps in their journeys.

Students in the Scripps College of Communication gain hands-on experience with audio editing in the School of Media Arts & Studies.

Research Excellence

Opportunity Abounds

April 28, 2026 6 min

Ohio University is among the nation’s select R1 Opportunity Universities and the only university in Ohio to earn both coveted titles.

Student Research

Student Enhancement Awards presented to 26 OHIO students

April 28, 2026 4 min

Ohio University has presented Student Enhancement Awards to 26 students from a wide range of majors.

Cherry blossom trees lining the Hocking river

Class Notes

Spring 2026 Class Notes

April 21, 2026 1 min

See what fellow OHIO alumni have been up to in recent months.

Rankings

Several graduate programs named among the top 100 in nation in 2026 U.S. News and World Report rankings

April 14, 2026 5 min

U.S. News and World Report has ranked numerous Ohio University graduate programs within the College of Business and the College of Health Sciences and Professions among the top 100 in the nation.

Cherry blossoms frame a photo of the Convocation Center

Giving Day

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.

Students hold up an Ohio University sign during a football game.

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

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.

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.

Graduate College Stories