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Applications now being accepted for From Scholarly Teaching to Research cohort

September 11, 2026 2 min

The Center for Teaching, Learning and Assessment supports faculty investigating the effectiveness of teaching practices through the From Scholarly Teaching to Research faculty development certification.

OHIO Community

Faculty invited to Thriving in the Academy workshop series

September 11, 2026 1 min

Faculty new to Ohio University or who have been in their present position for five years or less are cordially invited to join the Thriving in the Academy workshop series.

Faculty Research

Alexander Govorov named IPF Fellow, strengthening OHIO’s international research collaboration in nanoscience

September 8, 2026 2 min

Distinguished Professor Alexander Govorov, a member of the Nanoscale and Quantum Phenomena Institute, has been appointed an IPF Fellow at the Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden in Germany.

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.

Art Exhibition

School of Art + Design presents FORMS & FIGURES: Brad Schwieger & Chuck McWeeny Ceramics

August 26, 2026 2 min

The School of Art + Design presents “FORMS & FIGURES: Chuck McWeeny and Brad Schwieger,” a pair of concurrent exhibitions celebrating the dedication to the art of ceramics by two retired professors.

Art Exhibition

Kennedy Museum of Art to open renowned environmental artist and professor John Sabraw exhibition “Telluric” on Aug. 28

August 24, 2026 7 min

The Kennedy Museum of Art will open “Telluric,” a solo exhibition featuring recent work by nationally and internationally recognized environmental artist and Ohio University Distinguished Professor John Sabraw. Bringing together painting, sculpture and video, the exhibition explores the intersection of art, science and environmental sustainability while drawing on materials and themes rooted in southeast Ohio.

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Global Exchange

Several members of the OHIO community selected for prestigious international exchange awards

August 19, 2026 10 min

Several Ohio University students, alumni and faculty members have been selected for prestigious awards and fellowships through the CLS and Fulbright programs.

Shared Governance

Ohio University Board of Trustees approves establishment of Health and Medicine Faculty Council

August 13, 2026 2 min

Serving in an advisory capacity, the council will work collaboratively with University and college leadership and coordinate with Faculty Senate to strengthen communication and alignment across the University's broader shared governance framework.

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Faculty Mentors

Registration now open for Faculty as Mentors certification program

August 7, 2026 1 min

The Faculty as Mentors faculty development certification program recognizes the central role of faculty mentorship in fostering student success and advancing OHIO’s Dynamic Strategy.

Soccer

From local sidelines to the World Cup: How Ohio University is investing in the future of soccer coaching

July 8, 2026 11 min

The world's biggest soccer tournament isn't just a showcase for players, it's also a masterclass in coaching. As fans tune in to the World Cup, faculty explain what really happens on the sidelines and how OHIO's online Master of Soccer Coaching Education program is preparing the next generation of coaches.

Spectrometer Unveiling

Ohio University unveils powerful new 600 MHz NMR spectrometer, expanding research opportunities for faculty and students

June 24, 2026 6 min

A new high-tech spectrometer is helping Ohio University researchers see the unseen. By revealing molecular structures with extraordinary precision, the instrument is poised to accelerate discoveries in fields ranging from medicine and drug development to advanced materials and chemical research.

Faculty Experts

Associate Professor Stacey Saunders-Adams named interim chair of Department of Social Work

May 20, 2026 3 min

Ohio University has appointed Stacey Saunders-Adams, associate professor of social work at OHIO Chillicothe, as interim chair of the Department of Social Work.

Experiential Learning

Experiential learning grant gives students hands-on experience workshopping a new musical in under 30 hours

May 8, 2026 7 min

OHIO students did what many theater professionals spend years working toward: workshopping a brand-new musical as part of the OU Fringe Festival thanks to a grant from the experiential learning fund.

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Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's April 2026 Newsmakers

May 1, 2026 4 min

Jeff Russell, Janet Simon, Jim Montgomery and Katrina Hamilton were named newsmakers for April 2026.

Retirement

After 42 years, Dan Denhart retires from OHIO’s School of Theater

April 29, 2026 7 min

After more than 40 years of shaping productions, mentoring students and helping build the foundation of the School of Theater, Dan Denhart is retiring and leaving behind a lasting legacy.

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