Stories from 2024

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Reaffirmation of Accreditation

OHIO’s reaffirmation of accreditation process: What University staff need to know

Accreditation is important in ensuring a high-quality educational experience; OHIO has been continuously accredited through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1913.

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Community Engagement

Ohio Men of Excellence Network builds homes and community connections

Ohio Men of Excellence Network students took part in a Habitat for Humanity project in Lancaster, Ohio, working together to build a home for a local family. The experience blended teamwork, service and practical learning, leaving a lasting impact on both the participants and the community.

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Bird Ice Arena

Bird Ice Arena to reopen Jan. 2 after completion of essential repairs

Ohio University Facilities Management and Well-Being and Recreation have announced that Bird Ice Arena will reopen on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.

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OHIO Announcements

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield continues negotiations with Ohio State University hospitals

Employees and dependents who have recently used OSU for medical care will receive letters this week.

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OHIO Events

Prepare for spring semester with Canvas workshops

Representatives from Canvas will be leading various workshops on the Lancaster, Athens and Chillicothe campuses Jan. 6-8, 2025.

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Year in review

Top 10 most-read OHIO Today stories of 2024

From the total solar eclipse to transformative gifts and top national rankings, OHIO Today captured events and achievements that defined 2024. Dive into the year’s most-read stories and relive the moments that made Bobcat history.

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Faculty Awards

Saw Wai Hla receives Feynman Prize for excellence in nanotechnology experimentation

Saw Wai Hla was named by the Foresight Institute as the winner of the 2024 Feynman Prize in nanotechnology in the experiment category.

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Forever OHIO

Bring a poncho, Santa

Ohio University experts weigh in on Christmas Eve weather and flight plan

Andrew Burkle
Alumni

Food photographer Andrew Burkle ’09 believes it’s important to give back to current students

When Andrew Burkle came to OHIO he was an undecided major who couldn’t see what was in his future. Now, thanks to the Visual Communication program, his vision is crystal clear.

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Journalism

Kiplinger Program in Public Affairs Journalism welcomes 2025 fellowship class

The Kiplinger Program in Public Affairs Journalism at Ohio University will welcome its largest fellowship class in more than a decade when 28 journalists from around the globe come to campus in March.

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Faculty news

Faculty experts roundup

The last roundup of 2024 features publications, presentations and awards.

President Emeritus and Trustee Professor M. Duane Nellis and Ruthie Nellis at the retirement ceremony
Forever OHIO

OHIO honors its 21st President on his official retirement

Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez honored President Emeritus and Trustee Professor M. Duane Nellis recently for his official retirement.

Medical student Sydney Lingerak shares her experiences in the REACH program.
Health and Wellness

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine introduces immersive rural medicine training program

The Heritage College has started a new program that gives participating medical students first-hand knowledge of the barriers to care rural Appalachian patients experience.

Craig Reck
Alumni

Craig Reck started his media career with a regional Emmy® award thanks to WOUB

Craig Reck’s media career started with a regional Emmy® award in the program/host category while he was an Ohio University student working at WOUB.

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Research

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine researchers find promising avenue for osteoarthritis prevention

A groundbreaking study by a team of Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine researchers reveals that limiting growth hormone reception may significantly reduce the development of osteoarthritis.

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