Eastern Campus Stories

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‘Bobcat Den’ wellness space opens at OHIO Eastern to support mind, body, community

September 8, 2025 4 min

The new Bobcat Den at Ohio University Eastern offers flexible areas for movement, mindfulness and reflection, giving students, faculty and staff a welcoming place to recharge and focus on well-being.

Community Connections

Ohio University Eastern alumnus Jason Garczyk gives back as local leader, community voice

September 3, 2025 3 min

Ohio University Eastern alumnus and Belmont County Recorder Jason Garczyk has joined the Community Connections Podcast as a co-host for its second season.

Faculty Experts

Charles Marsden brings energy, expertise to OHIO’s regional campuses

September 1, 2025 4 min

OHIO Eastern, OHIO Lancaster and OHIO Zanesville are proud to feature Charles Marsden as a visiting professor of recreation and sport services.

JED Campus

OHIO begins next phase of JED Campus student mental health and well-being initiative

August 29, 2025 3 min

During Summer 2025, OHIO’s JED campus team formed subcommittees that began meeting to implement the work of the four-year strategic plan.

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OHIO Announcements

OHIO’s emergency communications systems to undergo routine testing Friday, Sept. 5

August 29, 2025 1 min

The University periodically tests its emergency communications systems to ensure the notifications are working properly and to help familiarize its campus communities with how they will operate in an emergency.

Faculty Experts

Associate Professor Warren Galbreath named interim chair of Ohio University’s Department of Social Work

August 29, 2025 3 min

A recognized leader in social work education, Warren Galbreath has expanded programs across regional campuses and was instrumental in establishing the Bachelor of Social Work degree at OHIO Eastern.

Forever OHIO

Kalinowski named assistant director of financial aid advising for OHIO Eastern, Zanesville

August 19, 2025 3 min

In her new role, OHIO graduate Wendy Kalinowski will serve as a key resource for students and families navigating the financial aid process.

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Welcome Week

OHIO community invited to Presidential Pizza Parties on Aug. 26

August 19, 2025 2 min

All OHIO students, faculty and staff on the Athens and regional campuses are invited to the Presidential Pizza Parties on Tuesday, Aug. 26. The pizza parties are part of OHIO’s Welcome Week events.

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Supporting Students

Upgrades to Shannon Hall enhance student experience at OHIO Eastern

August 18, 2025 3 min

Ohio University Eastern has completed a $4 million renovation of Shannon Hall. The project also introduced the Bobcat Den wellness space and the Rufus Room student lounge, enhancing campus life.

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Forever OHIO

From student to steward: OHIO Eastern alumna leads Underground Railroad Museum into new era

August 6, 2025 4 min

Kristina Estle’s journey to becoming museum director of the Underground Railroad Museum in Belmont County began with an unexpected return to college at Ohio University Eastern.

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Alumni Success

Telling the story of Southeastern Ohio: Cathryn Stanley’s journey from student to regional advocate

July 14, 2025 4 min

From early classroom experiences to her current role curating and promoting the region’s rich history, Cathryn Stanley’s path reflects the strength and impact of Ohio University’s regional campus system.

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Student Experiences

Panama trip showcases power of experiential learning for regional campuses

June 10, 2025 4 min

For students on Ohio University's five regional campuses, the world is not just something to study from a textbook, it is something they can experience firsthand.

Academic Achievement

OHIO announces spring semester 2025 student academic achievement lists

June 2, 2025 2 min

OHIO is proud to recognize and celebrate the academic achievements of more than 11,100 students who officially qualified for the President’s, Provost’s or Dean’s Lists, across all of OHIO’s campuses, for spring semester 2025.

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Alumni Success

OHIO alumna Brittany Hodgson wins national recognition for handcrafted patriotic book

May 22, 2025 4 min

Ohio University alumna Brittany Hodgson earned third place in the NSDAR American Heritage Contest for her handcrafted book inspired by the theme Memorial Continental Hall.

Military-Friendly

Ohio University earns 2025–2026 Military Friendly Schools® designation for 14th consecutive year; recognized for outstanding support to student Veterans and military families

May 20, 2025 3 min

Ohio University has once again earned the Military Friendly Schools® designation for the 2025–2026 academic year, marking the 14th consecutive year the institution has received this honor.

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