News and Announcements

Heritage College, Dublin celebrates 10th anniversary

August 23, 2024 4 min

The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of the opening of its campus in Dublin.

Aerial view of the Athens campus with the Hocking River on one side and rolling Appalachian hills on the other

A reminder regarding the federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act

August 22, 2024 2 min

While both medical and recreational cannabis are legalized under Ohio law, they remain illegal under federal law; therefore, the use or storage of medical and/or recreational cannabis by students, faculty, staff and visitors remains prohibited on all University property/buildings (on all campuses) and during all on-campus and off-campus University-sponsored activities and programs.

Connect and engage at Scripps Welcome Weekend events on Saturday, Aug. 24

August 22, 2024 2 min

One of the things that makes the Scripps College special is the opportunity to learn through engaging and connecting with knowledgeable and supportive people.

Heritage College researcher addresses the global health threat of Chagas disease

August 22, 2024 4 min

Chagas disease is now an emerging public health threat in the United States. A recently published historical review sheds light on current challenges and future directions in the fight against Chagas.

Ohio University faculty and students from the School of Media Arts and Studies pose with staff from OHD Studios on Nelsonville Music Festival's Creekside Stage.

Media students produce Sycamore Sessions at Nelsonville Music Festival, gain valuable experience learning from Bobcat alumni

August 21, 2024 8 min

The OHIO students who worked at Nelsonville Music Festival's Creekside Stage were instrumental in its production and will essentially make or break the resulting Sycamore Sessions this fall.

Getting to know Scripps College Dean Scott Titsworth

August 20, 2024 6 min

As a new class of students enter the Scripps College of Communication, one of the first people they’ll want to get to know is Dean Scott Titsworth, who became dean of the Scripps College in 2010

WOUB’s Gridiron Glory returns for 25th season

August 20, 2024 4 min

Gridiron Glory (GG) returns to WOUB for its 25th season this Friday, August 23, at 11:30 p.m.

OHIO Board of Trustees approve naming of new South Green Residence Hall, renaming of College of Fine Arts following alumnus gift

August 19, 2024 7 min

The Board of Trustees approved a resolution to rename the College of Fine Arts after a transformational gift commitment from notable alumnus Jeffery Chaddock and his husband Mark Morrow.

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Artificial intelligence bachelor of science degree now available at Ohio University

August 14, 2024 7 min

Learn about Ohio University's new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence that prepares students for exciting careers in AI and machine learning by equipping them with in-demand skills.

Tim Ryan promoted to Captain of OUPD

August 14, 2024 3 min

OUPD has promoted Tim Ryan to the rank of Captain, effective Aug. 6. Ryan’s promotion follows the retirement of Captain George Harlow, who concluded his distinguished service with OUPD on July 31.

Ronald Moomaw, D.O. (’80), NASA retired physician and a member of the college’s first class, receives Phillips Medal

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine convocation speaker tells incoming students not to ‘lose your cool’

August 13, 2024 4 min

In a speech to the incoming Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2028, Ronald Moomaw, D.O. (’80), NASA retired physician, encouraged students to be resilient.

OHIO Board of Trustees to consider College of Fine Arts renaming following alumnus gift, learn about University’s AI-enhanced Course Redesign Institute

August 8, 2024 5 min

The Ohio University Board of Trustees will consider a resolution to rename the College of Fine Arts following a transformational gift commitment from a notable alumnus during meetings Monday, Aug. 19.

Governor DeWine appoints Richard D. Dickerson to OHIO Board of Trustees

August 8, 2024 2 min

Dickerson, who has served on OHIO’s Board of Trustees as a non-voting national trustee since June 2023, was appointed by Gov. DeWine on August 2, 2024.

Professor Emeritus Terry Eiler weighs in on power of photojournalism in Cleveland.com guest column

August 8, 2024 3 min

The number of historic events that have happened recently are staggering, and Terry Eiler argues the professional photography that comes along with those events have significant power.

Image of Chris Sauders holding letters in front of two photos on mantle

Hidden stories of the Underground Railroad