News Stories by College

Student Leaders

Ohio University student Ava Wood receives statewide Charles J. Ping Student Service Award

April 21, 2026 3 min

This statewide honor recognizes outstanding undergraduate leadership in community service and civic engagement.

Honors Tutorial College

Ohio University to rename 35 Park Place to The Burtch House in honor of longtime supporters

April 17, 2026 3 min

Ohio University will rename 35 Park Place to The Burtch House in recognition of Bruce (BGS ’72) and Janie Burtch, longtime supporters of the University and the Honors Tutorial College.

Speech and Debate

From Athens to Athens: A strong debate for how traveling abroad can provide life-changing learning experiences

April 14, 2026 7 min

Fourteen Ohio University Speech and Debate students traded Athens, Ohio, for Athens, Greece this spring break, competing on the global stage and making unforgettable memories along the way.

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.

A group of students attending a Pre-law day panel

University Community

Ohio University’s two-day Pre Law Day connects students with legal alumni, celebrates launch of new pre-law mentorship program

April 1, 2026 5 min

The Center for Law, Justice & Culture brought together 150 students and 24 alumni for its annual Pre-Law Day, offering valuable industry insight while celebrating the launch of the CLJC Pre-Law Mentorship Program.

A student reading at the Drop Everything and Read event

Reading hour

'DEAR' readers: Picking your next book

March 31, 2026 3 min

During monthly "Drop Everything And Read" gatherings, students set aside an hour to read for pleasure. We got their recommendations.

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.

35 Park Place, the Honors Tutorial College

Rankings

Honors Tutorial College ranked among best honors colleges in the nation

March 25, 2026 2 min

College Transitions recently ranked OHIO’s Honors Tutorial College 12th on its list of the 50 Best Honors Colleges for 2026.

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

Community Collaboration

The resurgence of relaxing reading

March 24, 2026 2 min

In an effort to get more students to read for fun and relaxation, Alden Library and the Athens County Public Library collaborated to offer a rotating collection of leisure reading titles available on the fourth floor of Alden.

Student Opportunities

Honors Tutorial College awarded nearly $50,000 for new program for OHIO students

March 6, 2026 3 min

OHIO’s Honors Tutorial College has been awarded a nearly $50,000 Capacity Building Grant from the Educating Character Initiative to fund the "'Life is Abundant:’ Character Education in Appalachian Ohio" project.

An aerial image of Ohio University and Athens, Ohio in the Fall

OHIO Events

Call for proposals for Central Region Humanities Center conference

February 26, 2026 3 min

The September conference will celebrate 250 years of the Declaration of Independence. This event is supported in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

A student gives a presentation at the Multidisciplinary Honors Conference

Student Opportunities

Multidisciplinary Honors Conference at OHIO announces call for presentations

February 12, 2026 3 min

Conference organizers welcome undergraduate students of all years, fields and majors. Presentations will be grouped into panels on related topics across disciplines.

Students work in recording studio with professional

Alumni

Bobcats helping Bobcats: Alumni stories of growth, creativity and connection

February 11, 2026 4 min

Eight OHIO alumni working across the music industry share their career journeys and advice for students in video interviews from the 2025 Music Industry Summit.

Community Impact

Participatory flood mapping helps Eastern Kentucky community plan for resilience

February 10, 2026 4 min

Through a partnership with local leaders, the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service is supporting a flood mitigation planning process that incorporates community-based data and local knowledge.

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