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OHIO Leaders

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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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.

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Music Interviews

A ray of musical greatness

How this senior HTC business major overcame obstacles to produce and promote an album--with a little help from her Bobcat community.

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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Research

OHIO researchers study impact of exceptional drought on Southeast Ohio ecosystems

Southeast Ohio is currently in the midst of the most severe drought in the area in recent history. Ohio University Professor Dr. Jared DeForest is working to study the drought and potentially apply the results to other ecosystems.

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OHIO Research

Biomedical research at Ohio University bolstered through $8 million federal grant

The National Institutes of Health research facilities grant will enhance facilities at the new Heritage Translational Research Center.

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Ask the Experts

Faculty expert Ryan Fogt discusses weather forecasting in latest Ask the Experts podcast

On this episode of Ask the Experts, we talk with professor Ryan Fogt about the field of meteorology, the Scalia Lab, and the many exciting opportunities for students who love the weather.

Ohio University helping lead state’s innovation surge as a founding partner of the Ohio Innovation Exchange

Ohio University continues to play a pivotal role in the Ohio Innovation Exchange (OIEx), a novel, multi-university digital platform that continues to bridge the gap between academia and industry by strategically connecting businesses to academic expertise and cutting-edge research that are driving innovation.

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Ohio Innovation Exchange

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Rufus looks on at Peden Stadium during Homecoming 2024 It's official: There's no place like Homecoming
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The sun rises over Athens, OH. Athens: Ohio’s Best College Town

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Nov 15

Center for International Studies 60th Anniversary

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Latest Stories

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OHIO Community

Ohio University extends 2024 Winter Break Closure

The 2024 Ohio University Winter Break Closure will be extended to include Monday, Dec. 23, and Tuesday, Dec. 24.

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Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts: Jeff Russell and professional stuntman Greg Poljasic discuss keeping stunt performers safe when making movie magic

Ever wondered how your favorite actors survive explosive stunts or make it through intense scenes? Expert Jeff Russell and stuntman Greg Poljasic discuss keeping stunt performers safe.

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University Updates

OHIO leaders share answers to community questions from Nov. 4 ‘University Updates’

Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez hosted the second “University Updates” event of the academic year on Monday, Nov. 5.

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OHIO Community

OHIO faculty, staff asked to participate in academic reputation survey project

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Analysis has been asked by the QS World Rankings Survey to put together a list of partners who work with Ohio University.

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OHIO in the News

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

Spectrum News 1

Why we aren't seeing Donald Trump or Kamala Harris campaign in Ohio

OHIO professor Ben Bates comments on why we aren't seeing the two presidential candidates campaigning in the state of Ohio.

October 18, 2024

Yahoo Life

From nature towers to medical offices, nine projects honored with architecture awards

The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine was awarded a Merit award for Heritage Hall by the American Institute of Architects' Columbus chapter.

October 17, 2024

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