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An OHIO student  plays esports in the OHIO Esports Arena
OHIO Community

New esports, gaming Experiential Living Opportunity available at OHIO

Students interested in game design, competitive online gaming and esports now have a new Experiential Living Opportunity available to them in Ohio University’s Boyd Hall.

Bo Koster
OHIO Alumni

A full-circle moment: Bo Koster of My Morning Jacket returns to Athens to share music and experiences

Nearly 30 years later, Bo Koster of the indie rock band My Morning Jacket will return to Athens for the first time since graduating to perform with his band and engage with students and community members on his life and making music.

Alyse Giffin
Class of 2025

Balancing life, work and earning a diploma

With the support of her advisor at Ohio University Southern, Alyse Giffin found a program that built on her existing education and aligned with her career goals.

David Butcher
Spring Commencement

Ohio University to honor David Butcher with honorary degree

Ohio University will honor David Butcher with an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree at Ohio University’s Spring 2025 Graduate Commencement Ceremony.

Wide shot of Schoonover Center and the green roof
Student Success Stories

Getting the green light for green roofs

Hear from three Ohio University students who received prestigious fellowships to complete the Green Roof Professional Accreditation program.

An OHIO student wears a commencement cap that says "OHIO" while sitting in a large group of students during the Commencement ceremony in the Convocation Center
OHIO Community

Volunteers needed for Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremonies

Ohio University is looking for volunteers to support the Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremonies.

Jennifer Egan speaks from a podium
Literature and community

'Loved, loved, loved': The Spring Literature Festival

Featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jennifer Egan, poet Deborah Landau and novelist Madeline ffitch, the 2025 Lit Fest inspired audiences with readings, lectures and "lightbulb moments."

teacher creates plaster footprints with students
Community Engagement

Ohio University Chillicothe to host STEM education day for teachers

OHIO Chillicothe, with support from its Education Advisory Committee and National Grid Renewables, is offering a STEM education professional development day for teachers of pre-K through 12th grade on May 8.

Portrait of young woman in flowered shirt
Class of 2025

Turning passion into impact through social work

Brittney Marinich’s time at OHIO gave her more than just a degree—it gave her direction.

College Green
Rankings

Graduate programs in the College of Arts and Sciences excel in ranks, multiple programs in the College of Health Sciences and Professions named among the top 100 in nation in 2025 U.S. News rankings

Numerous graduate programs in the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Health Sciences and Professions have been named in the top 100 in the nation in the latest U.S. News rankings.

An aerial image  of OHIO's Athens Campus that shows the newly renovated Clippinger Hall
Research and Impact

OHIO now accepting nominations for Presidential Research Scholars

Ohio University is seeking nominations for its 2025-26 Presidential Research Scholars awards program. Nominations will be accepted until 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 17.

Chase Lynd
Class of 2025

Building confidence in the classroom

For Chase Lynd, returning to college wasn’t something he had always planned—but it turned out to be one of the best decisions he’s ever made.

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OHIO Announcements

President Gonzalez responds to University questions about new state law

The following message was shared with the University community on Monday, April 7. 

WOUB Public Media - PBS - NPR Network
Student Success

Entire NewsWatch staff, 4 individual students receive national recognition for WOUB work

The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) 2024 Mark of Excellence Awards recognize the best collegiate journalism.

Cherry trees in bloom along the bike path in Athens Ohio 2025
Athens, Ohio

Cherry Blossom season at Ohio University: Spring blooms along the Hocking River

To the delight of Bobcats near and far, the cherry blossom trees on Ohio University's campus in Athens produce spectacular blooms each spring. OHIO is home to 230 cherry blossom trees and has been named one of the best places in the United States to see cherry blossoms outside of Washington, D.C.

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