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Health

Ohio University’s Academic Health Sciences Center to improve health outcomes, access across Southeast Ohio and beyond

The Ohio Academic Health Sciences Center (OHIO-AHSC) will address significant health challenges and health care workforce shortages across the state, particularly in rural and Appalachian communities.

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National Recognitions

Ohio University receives 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

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.

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Best of 2025

2025: A look back

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

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.

Ethan Clark
Student Success

Field placement prepares OHIO Chillicothe student for social work career

Ethan Clark’s desire to serve others led him to pursue a degree in social work at Ohio University Chillicothe. Now, as he completes his senior practicum, Clark is turning his passion for helping others into a profession.

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Milestones

(Snow)caps and gowns

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

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Alumni

Retired NFL athletic trainer knows: finding your field makes all the difference

A gift from Todd Toriscelli, BSH ’84, will provide scholarship opportunities for students in the Department of Athletic Training.

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Nursing

Ohio University’s online RN to BSN program refreshes curriculum to meet the demands of today’s nursing profession

Nursing education has changed at all levels. When the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) released its updated Essentials in 2021, it reshaped expectations for how nursing programs prepare today’s workforce.

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College Credit Plus

College Credit Plus gives students a head start

Four OHIO Southern BSN students show how College Credit Plus gave them a head start, finishing prerequisites, strengthening study habits, building support networks, and saving families thousands.

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Research Excellence

OHIO faculty named as Presidential Research Scholars

Ohio University has named four faculty members as the 2025-26 Presidential Research Scholars. This year’s award winners are Hee-Jong Seo, Saw Wai Hla, Jim Montgomery and Julie Suhr.

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Alumni Leaders

Malaysian alumni engage, energize, elevate across the globe

The Ohio University Alumni Association Malaysia Chapter successfully delivered the Women Power 2025 Seminar, which attracted powerful speakers who engaged the audience with their insightful ideas and experiences.

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Community Support

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

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.

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Career Opportunities

Free community health worker training comes to OHIO Lancaster

Applications are now open for OHIO’s Community Health Worker Training Program, hosted by the Alliance for Population Health and offered at Ohio University Lancaster during Spring Semester 2026.

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Community Partners

Regional campuses celebrate partners

Ohio University recognized several community partners recently for their unique, place-based collaborations that support students and strengthen local communities.

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Homecoming 2025

Back home again

Welcoming Bobcats of all ages back to campus, OHIO's 2025 Homecoming celebrations featured a series of spirited and memorable events.

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