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    Sustainability

    Transforming food waste into nutrient-rich soil: OHIO’s Compost Facility provides an educational model for comprehensive sustainability

    Since 2009, Ohio University has been home to the largest in-vessel composting system at any college or university in the nation. The facility allows OHIO to compost nearly 100% of food waste from dining halls and food facilities and serves as an educational model--providing students with a look at what’s possible in the realm of sustainability.

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    Emmy Awards

    Beyond entertainment: How the Emmy Awards honor journalism excellence

    The Emmy Awards go beyond entertainment. OHIO alumni leading regional NATAS chapters are shaping how the Emmys recognize journalism, digital innovation, and diversity as media continues to evolve.
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    Medical rankings

    Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine recognized nationally for rural health impact in U.S. News rankings

    Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine continues to earn national praise for its commitment to improving health care access in underserved communities.
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    OHIO Research

    Russ Research Opportunity Center opens new doors for students, faculty

    Ohio University students, faculty and staff, along with state and local leaders, celebrated the grand opening of the state-of-the-art Russ Research Opportunity Center on April 17, 2025.
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    Forever OHIO

    OHIO to celebrate Spring Commencement on May 2, 3

    Ohio University will honor more than 3,600 graduating students during the Spring Commencement Ceremonies on May 2 and 3. The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine will honor its graduates on May 10.
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    Philosophy

    The universe in a dewdrop: Discussing the meaning of life with Professor Emeritus Algis Mickunas

    The Lithuanian-born Korean War veteran and philosopher shares his life journey and insights on mastery, truth and education.
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    Music Industry Summit

    Music Industry Summit: OHIO students embrace Bobcat work ethic, experiential learning opportunities

    Ohio University’s seventh Music Industry Summit remains the premier music industry conference of the Midwest. The annual Summit provides attendees with a unique opportunity to engage with successful music industry professionals.

    In a Nutshell: From Athens to Antarctica, Ryan Fogt navigates worlds of weather and learning

    What’s it like to study Earth’s climate, forecast the weather, and train the next generation of meteorologists? Ohio University professor Ryan Fogt has done it all—from researching Antarctica’s past weather patterns to working with students in the Scalia Laboratory for Atmospheric Analysis. Step inside the lab where OHIO students are learning to predict the weather and better understand the forces shaping our world.

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    Ryan Fogt works with meterology students in the Scalia Lab for Atmospheric Analysis

    Latest Photo Stories

    Cherry trees in bloom along the bike path in Athens Ohio 2025Cherry Blossom season at Ohio University: Spring blooms along the Hocking River
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    President Jimmy Carter - Photo by Ben Gray '93 Viscom at Ohio UniversityBehind the lens: An OHIO graduate's rare and intimate look at Jimmy Carter's life, legacy and farewell
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    Hear from OHIO's engaging field experts, students and those influenced by thought-provoking subjects and their modern relevance.

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    May 3

    Undergraduate Commencement

    Celebrated Ohio University alumnus John P. Gainor will deliver the keynote address.

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    Latest Stories

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    Dance Team

    Ohio University’s Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts Dance Team makes history

    Cue "We Are the Champions" as the Ohio University Dance Team came home from Nationals as champions in more than one way.
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    Technology and Innovation

    Ohio University professor builds supercomputer to make costly tech accessible for students

    Basil Masri Zada is working to make technology more accessible for students by developing a supercomputer for the College of Fine Arts.
    Legislative Updates

    President Gonzalez shares University actions in response to the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act

    The following message was shared with the Ohio University community on Tuesday, April 29.
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    Alumni

    In tune with his calling: Art History grad finds harmony in piano tuning

    Sam Debatin graduated from OHIO with a degree in art history, but rather than pursuing a career as museum curator, he has been working as a freelance piano tuner since his graduation in 2022.

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    OHIO in the News

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    Ohio University breaking ground on new Fine Arts building

    Ohio University is breaking ground on the new Patton Center for Arts Education on April 21.

    April 21, 2025

    The Conversation

    Cory Booker’s long speech offers a strategy for Trump opponents in a fragmented media landscape

    OHIO Professor Matthew DeTar collaborated on an article on Sen. Cory Booker’s record-breaking, 25-hour Senate floor speech, which began on March 31, 2025, and ended on April 1.

    April 16, 2025

    AI Journal

    Launch and Learn: Media Invited to Science Webinar on NASA’s SpaceX CRS-32 Mission

    The article notes Sarah Wyatt, an OHIO researcher, will discuss a NASA-sponsored experiment assessing the effects of space radiation on the genome and telomere activity in Arabidopsis thaliana.

    April 10, 2025

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