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Alejandro Orta, seated at the piano looking off to the side while sheets of music float behind him

The Arts

The keys to success: A pianist's journey from Venezuela to Athens

April 15, 2025 4 min

Senior Alejandro Orta reflects on the community, creativity and opportunity he has found during his time at OHIO.

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Student Success Stories

Getting the green light for green roofs

April 9, 2025 4 min

Hear from three Ohio University students who received prestigious fellowships to complete the Green Roof Professional Accreditation program.

Student organizations

Your Friday night just got funnier

April 1, 2025 2 min

Friday’s Live delivers nonstop laughs, creative sketches and a community of student talent that blends live performances with musical guests and stand-up acts, creating a space to make lasting connections.

Two buildings with a street between them against a cloudy sky.

Urban Planning

An up-close look at gentrification and affordable housing

March 31, 2025 4 min

Students traveled to the historic Franklinton neighborhood in Columbus to see the effects of urban development firsthand. Led by OHIO alumni, the field trip connected classroom lessons to real-world experiences.

Ohio Unveristy student Nate Tegtmeyer standing amongst six of his coworkers from Trancy

Study Abroad

From classroom to culture

March 27, 2025 4 min

From teaching himself Japanese during lockdown to landing a competitive internship in Japan, Nate Tegtmeyer's story is one of overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities.

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Emerging Creatives

From Kenya to Ohio: Bridging continents through music

March 19, 2025 7 min

How this MFA student went from virtually attending OHIO’s Music Industry Summit from Kenya to becoming the host of an official MIS podcast.

Students sitting in Grover Center for the scholarship awards

News and Announcements

Success in numbers

March 18, 2025 3 min

The early impact of the Southern Ohio Behavioral Health Initiative, a program aimed at expanding the behavioral health workforce

An airal shot of a cemetery at Andrew Jackson's Hermitage.

Historical Discoveries

Alumnus uncovers enslaved cemetery at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage

March 6, 2025 4 min

Tony Guzzi, AB '93, resolved a centuries-old mystery by uncovering unmarked graves of enslaved individuals at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage.

48-Hour Shootout

From concept to credits: Inside the 48-Hour Shootout

March 4, 2025 7 min

The annual 48-Hour Shootout challenged teams of students to write, shoot and edit a short film in just two days, resulting in the competition’s first-ever win for a fully animated film.

Person reading under the blooming cherry trees near the bike path on the Athens campus

Events

Spring Literary Festival 2025 to feature renowned authors, including Jennifer Egan

March 4, 2025 3 min

Ohio University's Spring Literary Festival returns March 19-20, featuring award-winning authors for lectures and readings.

The Classics

‘It's impossible not to love this job’

February 26, 2025 5 min

OHIO Professor Fred Drogula teaches students to dissect iconic literature and outmaneuver rivals in political role-plays, immersive methods that have earned him a national teaching award.

A group of students poses for a picture in front of a law school building

Awards and Recognition

Regional tournament success for Mock Trial

February 17, 2025 2 min

The teams ended their season strong, with two students in particular being recognized.

Jimmy Carter shakes hands with a small crowd

History and Insight

Jimmy Carter’s presidency and legacy

February 17, 2025 2 min

In the latest episode of our Ask the Experts podcast, we speak to two faculty members about their experience researching and working with the 39th U.S. president.