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Nursing Shortages

Nursing shortages: a threat to patient care

Why is such a critical profession facing a worker shortage? How Ohio University is stepping up by expanding its nursing education programs and forging partnerships with healthcare providers across the state.

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Space Research

OHIO students see their experiment taken by rocket to International Space Station

The experiment from OHIO's participants in the Student Spaceflight Experiment Program will return to Earth, and then Ohio University, in December.

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NFL and Sports Betting

Sports betting and the NFL: Why the league embraced gambling and what’s next

Until very recently, professional sports leagues distanced themselves from betting of any kind. This year, bettors will wager an estimated $35 billion on NFL games. OHIO Professor and sports betting expert Dr. Jim Strode explains why.

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OHIO Alumni

Christina Xenos conquers the Chopping Block

OHIO alumna takes home top prize on the Food Network's cooking competition show "Chopped."

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Artificial Intelligence

AI’s increasing energy appetite

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

Autonomous vehicles
Research

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

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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Health

Ohio University’s online PMHNP program ranked #1 for 2025

OHIO’s Online Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program is ranked #1 for 2025 by Nurse Practitioner Online. Discover what sets this program apart and its impact on mental health care.

Ohio University recognized as state’s top ‘Green School’ by Princeton Review for 2025

OHIO is ranked among the Top 50 Green Schools nationally, showcasing its commitment to sustainability practices, outstanding academic programs and healthy quality of life.

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Nov 15

Center for International Studies 60th Anniversary

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Nursing Shortages

Nursing shortages: a threat to patient care

Why is such a critical profession facing a worker shortage? How Ohio University is stepping up by expanding its nursing education programs and forging partnerships with healthcare providers across the state.

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Appalachian Workforce Development

ASCENT Ecosystem supports, trains next generation of workforce - opens doors in southeast Ohio

Through the Appalachian Semiconductor Education and Technical (ASCENT) Ecosystem, OHIO is cultivating the next generation of skilled technical professionals for Ohio’s emerging semiconductor industry and regional advanced manufacturing.

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OHIO Announcements

Watch for a survey in your inbox: Ohio University 5-year brand health audit underway

Ohio University has partnered with Campos, a market research firm, to refresh its brand awareness and affinity study last conducted in fall of 2019.

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Alumni Success

Towards jobs that pay more: Alum is a driving force for progress in Southeast Ohio's economic development

In Athens County, sustainable economic growth focuses on attracting high-wage jobs and supporting local industries. Learn how OHIO alum Mollie Fitzgerald, Executive Director of the Athens County Economic Development Council, plays a pivotal role in advancing these efforts.

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OHIO in the News

CNN

Weddings have long been expensive. Now, guests are paying, too

OHIO Professor Katherine Jellison talks on the history of weddings and the differences in expenses and lavishness from years ago to today.

November 18, 2024

Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research

Dr. Ryan Fogt appointed as new Antarctic Environments Portal Editor

Dr. Ryan Fogt, professor of Meteorology in the Department of Geography, has been appointed as the new Antarctic Environments Portal Editor.

November 15, 2024

WTRF

River declared “nearly lifeless” in Ohio now is home to 92 species of fish and is the state’s 16th Ohio Scenic River

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and ODNR Director Mary Mertz designated Raccoon Creek as Ohio’s newest state scenic river, noting how the Voinovich School has been a key partner in restoring the river.

November 14, 2024

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