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Ohio University helping lead state’s innovation surge as a founding partner of the Ohio Innovation Exchange

November 13, 2024 4 min

Ohio University continues to play a pivotal role in the Ohio Innovation Exchange (OIEx), a novel, multi-university digital platform that continues to bridge the gap between academia and industry by strategically connecting businesses to academic expertise and cutting-edge research that are driving innovation.

Faculty awards

Dean Fox of the Russ College of Engineering and Technology receives ASCE Middlebrooks Award

November 12, 2024 2 min

Dean Patrick Fox has received the 2024 Thomas A. Middlebrooks Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) for the paper entitled “Analytical Solutions for Internal Stability of a Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Retaining Wall at the Limit State,” published in the Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering.

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Sales Education

Preparing for success in sales and beyond

November 12, 2024 6 min

How the No. 1-ranked Schey Sales Centre equips students with hands-on skills, career preparation and a competitive edge in sales or any field.

Dysart Woods, old growth forest, Allegheny Plateau, Belmont County, outdoor laboratory, National Natural Landmark

Research

OHIO researchers study impact of exceptional drought on Southeast Ohio ecosystems

November 12, 2024 7 min

Southeast Ohio is currently in the midst of the most severe drought in the area in recent history. Ohio University Professor Dr. Jared DeForest is working to study the drought and potentially apply the results to other ecosystems.

From left to right, various student vendor booths set up in the Ohio University CoLab for the Global Entrepreneurship StartUp Market

Ohio Events

Ready, Set, Startup

November 12, 2024 2 min

The Global Entrepreneurship Startup Market will feature more than 32 student vendors.

Alumni

Gridiron Glory 25: Where Are They Now? Season 23 Host – Jacob Motta

November 12, 2024 3 min

While Jacob Motta is pursuing his master’s degree in sports administration at Ohio University, he still watches Gridiron Glory every Friday night.

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Success stories

Forever grateful

November 11, 2024 4 min

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

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Artificial Intelligence

AI’s increasing energy appetite

November 8, 2024 8 min

Generative AI tools use more energy than you might expect. OHIO experts explore the hidden energy costs of AI.

Experiential Learning

Students gain hands-on experience curating exhibits in VisCom Focus Gallery

November 8, 2024 4 min

The next time you go into The VisCom Focus Gallery, take in the curation and display of the exhibit, which is created by a group of Scripps College of Communication Visual Communication students.

OHIO students walk on pathways surrounded by colorful trees on a Fall day on the Athens Campus

OHIO Events

OHIO community invited to Native American Heritage Month events

November 8, 2024 3 min

November is Native American Heritage Month, and Ohio University is holding several special events during the month for students, faculty, staff and area residents.

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OHIO Community

Ohio University streamlines W-2 distribution with ADP partnership

November 8, 2024 1 min

University Human Resources is pleased to announce a new way for Ohio University employees to receive and retrieve their W-2 wage and tax statement forms.

A group of faculty standing together, including Luisa Vilela de Souza Fauri, LAIOB's CEO and Janna Chimeli, the program director.

Executive Education

LAIOB partnership celebrates 3,000 graduates

November 8, 2024 4 min

Bringing Brazilian executives to OHIO’s campus for advanced business education, the immersive program provides hands-on learning and cultural exchange.

Research

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

November 7, 2024 5 min

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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Announcement

Bird Ice Arena equipment repairs remain on schedule

November 7, 2024 1 min

The project remains on schedule to complete in late 2024, and the building is slated to officially reopen in early January 2025.