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Ohio University to celebrate the opening of Roderick J. McDavis Hall on Sept. 25

September 2, 2026 2 min

Ohio University will celebrate the grand opening of Roderick J. McDavis Hall from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25, at the new residence hall, located at 6 Nelson Drive in Athens.

An OHIO student hands a card to a Cats Cupboard employee while at a desk at the food pantry

Supporting Students

Cats’ Cupboard providing food access to students, strong community partnerships

September 1, 2026 5 min

Ohio University and the Basic Needs Programs offer a variety of support open to all students, including the Cats’ Cupboard food pantry.

Students walk on the College Green, while international flags are also placed the College Greenon a spring day

Supporting Students

Three years in, JED Campus is changing how OHIO supports student mental health

August 28, 2026 4 min

JED Campus is a partnership with The Jed Foundation that gives colleges a structured way to build a real mental health safety net, through assessment tools, feedback reports and ongoing strategic support.

Welcome Week

Welcome home, Bobcats: Welcome Week to feature events for new, returning students

August 20, 2026 5 min

Ohio University invites all students to celebrate the beginning of the new academic year during Welcome Week 2026.

Cutler Hall is shown surrounded by colorful trees on a sunny day in the spring

OHIO Announcements

OHIO’s Division of Student Affairs announces leadership transitions

July 10, 2026 2 min

Effective Aug. 18, the Ohio University Division of Student Affairs will undergo several leadership transitions.

A staff member assist a WellWorks member who is exercising

Health and Wellness

WellWorks continues supporting employee health, well-being

July 10, 2026 2 min

WellWorks is Ohio University's wellness center dedicated to supporting employees, their spouses and partners, graduate students and the Athens community.

Looking up at the Ohio University clock outside of Baker University Center

Space Planning

Baker Space Task Force provides building recommendations, future space enhancements following extensive student input

June 30, 2026 3 min

Throughout the process, the Task Force engaged with a variety of individual students, student leaders and student organizations to better understand their vision for Baker University Center and how this important campus space can evolve to help students feel more welcomed, supported and connected throughout their time at OHIO.

A view of Cutler Hall from College Green

OHIO Community

Division of Student Affairs celebrates staff impact, leadership at year-end celebration

June 12, 2026 3 min

The event recognized the work happening across the division and University to support student success and well-being while honoring award recipients selected from a large pool of nominations.

In Remembrance

Ohio University mourns the passing of Associate Vice President Emeritus Gwyn Scott

May 11, 2026 5 min

A thoughtful leader and respected colleague, Scott leaves behind a lasting legacy of service and innovation that will continue to impact the University community for many years to come.

OHIO Announcements

Ping Recreation Center offers summer discounts for students, faculty, staff, community members

April 24, 2026 2 min

Memberships are open to the Athens community, Ohio University staff and faculty and OHIO students not enrolled for the summer semester.

Division of Student Affairs

Kathy Fahl named interim Vice President for Student Affairs at Ohio University

April 22, 2026 2 min

Fahl will assume this role following the planned departure of current Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Lyn Redington, effective August 17, 2026.

Riya Jacob receives the Rudy Leadership Award at the Leadership Awards Ceremony in the Baker University Center Ballroom

Student Leaders

43rd Annual Leadership Awards continue tradition of spotlighting student initiative

April 21, 2026 2 min

Ohio University honored student leaders and outstanding student organizations during the 43rd Annual Leadership Awards ceremony on April 9, 2026, in the Baker University Center Ballroom.

A WellWorks staff member assists an individual who is exercising at WellWorks

Employee Well-Being

WellWorks facility, programming to transition to Well-Being and Recreation

April 17, 2026 2 min

In addition to enabling WellWorks to more effectively integrate with current and future campus-wide wellness initiatives and programming, the facility will continue to maintain a close partnership with the College of Health Sciences and Professions and provide valuable experiential learning opportunities for students.

A Bobcat parent holds flowers while standing with two family members at the brunch in the Baker University Center Ballroom

OHIO Events

OHIO to celebrate Moms Weekend with special events

April 8, 2026 7 min

This year’s Moms Weekend events will include a wide variety of arts and crafts activities, the International Street Fair, ziplining at The Ridges and much, much more.

Two students lead the program at the 2025 Leadership Awards