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Nursing Shortages

Nursing shortages: a threat to patient care

Why is such a critical profession facing a worker shortage? How Ohio University is stepping up by expanding its nursing education programs and forging partnerships with healthcare providers across the state.

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Health

Ohio University’s online PMHNP program ranked #1 for 2025

OHIO’s Online Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program is ranked #1 for 2025 by Nurse Practitioner Online. Discover what sets this program apart and its impact on mental health care.

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University Updates

OHIO leaders share answers to community questions from Nov. 4 ‘University Updates’

Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez hosted the second “University Updates” event of the academic year on Monday, Nov. 4.

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Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts: Keeping stunt performers safe when making movie magic

Ever wondered how your favorite actors survive explosive stunts or make it through intense scenes? Expert Jeff Russell and stuntman Greg Poljacik discuss keeping stunt performers safe.

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OHIO Events

OHIO Zanesville to host International Education Week community events

Join Ohio University Zanesville Nov. 18-21, 2024, to explore new cultures, broaden your worldview and connect with fellow community members.

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Success stories

Forever grateful

Graduating seniors reflect on their academic experience and share thanks with the advisors who helped them to succeed.

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Global Education

OHIO community invited to International Education Week events

Each year, OHIO celebrates International Education Week in November in order to highlight the University’s excellence in global education through research, teaching and experiential learning.

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Research

Is a future with self-driving vehicles closer than we think? Researchers aim to find out

Transportation of the future may be closer than we think; however, a collaborative project between DriveOhio, the Department of Transportation and Ohio University is finding just how close we may actually be to autonomous vehicles and the impacts they could have on improving wellbeing and access.

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Faculty Excellence

Celebrating a legacy of service and advocacy: Warren Galbreath awarded Lifetime Achievement by NASW Ohio

Associate Professor of Social Work Warren Galbreath has been recognized by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Ohio Chapter, Region 5 with this year's Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Faculty Excellence

Faculty Experts Roundup

OHIO faculty celebrate publications, presentations and research achievements.

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student success

Field placements prepare OHIO Chillicothe students for social work careers

For social work majors at Ohio University, field placements—also known as practicums— are not just an academic requirement; they offer a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

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OHIO Community

Online Master of Social Work program reaches record enrollment following operational enhancements

During the fall semester, the program exceeded its largest starting cohort and achieved its highest total enrollment, all while delivering enhanced support to students, program leadership and faculty.

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NFL and Sports Research

Concussions in the NFL: What your favorite players are risking

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has recently made headlines for suffering the third concussion of his NFL career. OHIO Professor and concussion expert Dr. Melissa Anderson explains what players like Tua may be risking by continuing to play.

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Student Success

OHIO nursing students published in academic journals

Six OHIO nursing students, working with ADVANCE member Melvina Brandau, Ph.D., co-director of the Nurse Educator Program at Ohio University, published articles in academic journals recently.

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Faculty Excellence

OHIO announces 2024-25 Presidential Research Scholars

Each year, the Presidential Research Scholars program recognizes faculty excellence in research, scholarship and creative activity.

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