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The outside of The Burtch House with signage on the front porch that says "The Burtch House. Curious, Resourceful, Innovative"

The Burtch House honors longtime supporters, serves as a home for OHIO Honors students

October 23, 2026

The home of Ohio University’s Honors Tutorial College has been renamed in honor of two longtime supporters, Bruce (BGS ’72) and Janie Burtch.

The Marching 110 Alumni band performs at the 2026 OHIO Homecoming game

Evergreen (and white): OHIO Homecoming 2026

October 15, 2026

Alumni from around the world made their triumphant return to OHIO's Athens campus for the 2026 Homecoming celebrations. The festive week culminated in a rainy but resounding Bobcat football victory.

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

October 14, 2026

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.

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Donuts with the Dean Friday, October 30 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM Chubb Hall

Sustainability Series: GHOST ELEPHANTS Wednesday, November 4 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM Athena Cinema

Sustainability Series: GHOST ELEPHANTS with Tom Smucke Wednesday, November 4 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM Athena Cinema

Meal with a Mentor: James Zammikiel Thursday, November 5 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM Latitude 39, Baker 1st Floor, to the right of escalators.

Donuts with the Dean Friday, November 6 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM Chubb Hall

From the Hills and Hollers: THIS IS PIKE COUNTY with Laura Paglin Thursday, November 12 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM Athena Cinema

Alumni Spotlight

Design Your Future

When Leanne Ford couldn't find a major that fit at Ohio University, she designed her own degree. With the flexibility of the specialized studies major, she was able to put together courses in art, graphic design, public relations, advertising and retail for a focus that she called "integrated retail communications." A self-taught interior designer, Ford is an HGTV star whose signature aesthetic trends across Instagram.

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