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Peden Stadium and OHIO's Athens campus is shown covered in snow in this photo taken by a drone camera

Understanding the risks of AI tools: Protecting your data, devices at ��Ƶ

March 9, 2026 3 min

While Artificial intelligence tools can be incredibly helpful, it’s important to understand the risks involved when sharing information with them.

Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's February 2026 Newsmakers

March 4, 2026 3 min

Jessica Arquette, Madelyn Hill and Kerri Shaw were named faculty newsmakers for February 2026.

Athens International Film + Video Festival

Visiting filmmakers announced for 53rd Athens International Film + Video Festival

March 4, 2026 3 min

From April 13-19, 2026, the 53rd Athens International Film + Video Festival (AIFVF) will return to the Athena Cinema for a celebration of global cinema.

Tourism

Airbnb or hotel stay? Tourism expert shares what to consider before you book

March 4, 2026 5 min

As spring break travel ramps up, the choice between hotels and Airbnbs is less about which is better and more about which fits your trip. Tourism expert Sandy Chen explains how cost, convenience, safety and travel purpose should guide travelers’ booking decisions.

Commencement

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine announces 2026 commencement speaker: John J. Koncelik, D.O. (’82)

March 2, 2026 3 min

John J. Koncelik, D.O. (’82), a highly accomplished physician leader, will deliver the keynote address at the ��Ƶ Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine’s 2026 commencement ceremony.

Employees celebrate HCOM's 50th anniversary

Heritage College Anniversary

��Ƶ Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine holds multi-campus celebration for 50-year anniversary

February 27, 2026 5 min

The Heritage College marked its 50th anniversary with a multi-campus celebration, recognizing five decades of advancing medical education and improving health across the state.

Cutler Hall and the College Green are covered in snow while the sun shines over Cutler Hall

University Updates

OHIO leaders share answers to community questions from Feb. 18 ‘University Updates’

February 27, 2026 4 min

��Ƶ President Lori Stewart Gonzalez hosted the fourth “University Updates” event of the academic year on Wednesday, Feb 18.

Three people look at a hand-crafted lamp in the art gallery at OHIO Chillicothe

Art Exhibition

��Ƶ Chillicothe to host spring alumni and friends art show

February 25, 2026 1 min

��Ƶ Chillicothe’s Patricia Scott Memorial Art Gallery will feature an exhibition of artwork by alumni and friends beginning with an opening reception at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 12.

Health Resources

OHIO shares reminder of available campus, community health care resources

February 24, 2026 2 min

As we progress into the semester amid the reality of cold and flu season, OHIO would like to remind everyone of the campus and local resources that are available to help keep our community healthy.

Rankings

��Ƶ’s Online MBA in Artificial Intelligence ranked 11th nationally

February 23, 2026 3 min

OHIO's Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Artificial Intelligence has been ranked 11th in the nation in the 2026 Best Online MBA in Artificial Intelligence rankings by MastersInAI.org.

Sonya Pfeiffer (BSJ '95) and David Rudolf

Pre-Law Day

OHIO’s Pre-Law Day keynote to feature attorneys Sonya Pfeiffer and David Rudolf examining cognitive biases in high-profile trials

February 23, 2026 2 min

OHIO will host its 2026 Pre-Law Day keynote on Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Athena Cinema. The keynote will feature attorneys Sonya Pfeiffer (BSJ '95) and David Rudolf.

OHIO Events

Learn more about a day in the life of a social worker at OHIO Zanesville on March 2

February 19, 2026 8 min

OHIO Zanesville is hosting the annual Day in the Life of a Social Worker program. The event will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 2 in the Elson Hall Auditorium.

Faculty awards

OHIO professor honored for language teaching program

February 18, 2026 3 min

Dr. Muriel Gallego received a national award for her comprehensive redesign of the graduate teaching assistant training program for Spanish instructors.

Research

OHIO faculty member leads study finding that college students who spend hours on social media are more likely to be lonely

February 17, 2026 4 min

A new study led by OHIO's Madelyn Hill found that more than half of college students experience loneliness — with the heaviest social media users reporting the highest levels of isolation.

CBMT measures how strong bone is on a patient

Research

New technology developed at ��Ƶ outperforms standard bone density test to assess osteoporosis risk

February 17, 2026 4 min

A technology developed at ��Ƶ may do a better job of identifying older women at risk for broken bones than the current standard bone density test.

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