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The sun shines on Cutler Hall on College Green in Athens, Ohio

OHIO to host inaugural First-Year Conference in January 2024

November 28, 2023 2 min

Ohio University's Office of First Year & Student Transitions (FYrST) will be hosting the inaugural OHIO First-Year Conference on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. in Baker University Center.

A group of Ohio University students participate in an outdoor leaders exercise

University opens applications for faculty-student engagement microgrants

November 17, 2023 2 min

Ohio University is accepting applications to fund initiatives that will strengthen bonds between faculty and first-year students outside the traditional classroom environment.

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Ohio University hosts First-Gen Celebration Day

November 7, 2023 2 min

Ohio University is set to celebrate the achievements of first-generation college students with First-Gen Celebration Day on Nov. 8 from 5-7 p.m. Highlighting the event will be President Gonzales, who is scheduled to deliver opening remarks around 5:15 p.m.

2023 Honey for the Heart

November 2, 2023 1 min

See the Honey for the Heart parade come to life via Passion Works Studio, Arts for Ohio and Ohio University Learning Communities.

Person in a colorful cloak and tall crafted hat displays artful costume created as part of the annual Honey for the Heart event in Athens Ohio

Puppets and papier-mâché: Learning Communities engage with Athens tradition

November 1, 2023 2 min

Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of how OHIO's Learning Communities join Passion Works Studio and Arts for Ohio to create colorful works displayed in the Honey for the Heart parade in Athens, Ohio.

The Inauguration and Investiture of Dr. Lori Stewart Gonzalez - 23rd President of Ohio University

Ohio University gears up for the historic Investiture of President Lori Stewart Gonzalez

October 12, 2023 4 min

All OHIO students, faculty, staff alumni and friends are invited to join the University at any and all events as it recognizes its historic past, embraces its present and looks forward to a bright future under the leadership of President Gonzalez.

First-year students pass though the Alumni Gateway on their way to the Student Organization Involvement Fair on College Green.

Ohio University enrollment grows with another record-breaking incoming class

September 13, 2023 6 min

Ohio University enrollment climbed in Fall 2023 with a record-setting first-year class in Athens, growth in incoming regional campus and online students, and a remarkable climb in student retention.

Ohio University recognized by State of Ohio for its ongoing support of foster care-connected students

September 12, 2023 2 min

Ohio University has received a first-of-its-kind designation by the State of Ohio for its unwavering support of foster care-connected students.

Ohio University’s Sue Fletcher retiring June 30

June 28, 2023 3 min

Sue Fletcher, curriculum coordinator for the Office of First-Year and Student Transitions (FYrST), will retire June 30.

Ohio University Southern graduate takes pride in university community

May 12, 2023 3 min

Ohio University Southern student Shannon Frazee was recognized as this year’s Associate in Science Outstanding Graduate and earned a Bachelor of Science in Middle Childhood Education.

Nominations open: Ohio University establishes new award celebrating contributions of community partners

May 8, 2023 2 min

The Center for Campus and Community Engagement is launching a new awards process to recognize outstanding community partners who are engaged in exemplary collaborative work with campus partners.

Commencement Spotlight: Michaela Grubich

May 5, 2023 3 min

Michaela Grubich chose OHIO because of the Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree program and then stuck with OHIO because of the welcoming community, the caring professors, and the beautiful campus.

Commencement Spotlight: Kate E. Anderson

May 5, 2023 3 min

On the same day as Spring Commencement, Kate E. Anderson will also be commissioning as an active-duty U.S. Air Force officer.

OHIO Southern student designs degree that fits his interests

May 5, 2023 2 min

Matthew Lewis is Ohio University Southern’s 2023 Bachelor of Specialized Studies Outstanding Graduate.

Learning Community Leaders awarded for service to student community

April 27, 2023 2 min

Ohio University Learning Community Programs celebrated their fall 2022 instructors, Learning Community Leaders, and advocates at the annual Learning Community Programs Awards.

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