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OHIO set to celebrate Homecoming 2026

September 24, 2026 5 min

The brick streets of Athens are about to be filled with generations of Bobcats once again as ��Ƶ celebrates Homecoming 2026.

An OHIO Football player celebrates in the end zone in front of a large crowd in Peden Stadium

OHIO Events

OHIO to celebrate Family Weekend with special events, performances

September 24, 2026 4 min

Family Weekend 2026, which will be held Sept. 25-27, will feature concerts and performances, a Bobcat Family Welcome, athletic events and a wide range of events for people of all ages.

A look down the sidewalks of OHIO's West Green.

OHIO Community

Tips for keeping residential spaces dry and healthy during humid weather

September 24, 2026 3 min

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that molds are found in virtually every environment, and they can thrive in warm, humid places, including our residence halls and University buildings.

Jordan Herron stands in the ��Ƶ GRID Lab

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In a Nutshell: Exploring immersive technology inside the GRID Lab

September 24, 2026 1 min

What does it take to create a virtual world you can see, hear and move through? From immersive audio and 360-degree cameras to motion capture and virtual reality, ��Ƶ’s GRID Lab gives students access to the technology and hands-on experiences bringing those worlds to life.

Athena Cinema

Athena Cinema announces fall film series and special events

September 24, 2026 7 min

The Athena Cinema is proud to announce an exciting lineup of Fall 2026 programming, including its annual Appalachian Stories Film Series and Sustainability Film Series, as well as new events.

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Community Events

��Ƶ Southern marks 70 years with Festival of the Hills

September 24, 2026 4 min

��Ƶ Southern marks 70 years with Festival of the Hills, a free celebration Oct. 10 featuring live music, a cruise-in, an art show, quilts and dozens of local vendors, plus a look back at how the campus got its start.

OHIO Events

Survivor Advocacy Program invites OHIO community to Oct. 7 open house

September 24, 2026 2 min

The open house offers an opportunity to meet the SAP team, learn more about their confidential student support services and explore the program’s newly enhanced space in Lindley Hall

Alumni Leaders

OHIO graduate’s law enforcement resume a major asset for Scripps School, Voinovich Academy

September 23, 2026 6 min

John Born’s 33-year career with the state culminated with service as director of the ��Ƶ Department of Public Safety, a position he held for six years in former Gov. John Kasich’s administration.

The students in OHIO's one-year MPA program stand together for a photo at the welcome reception

OHIO Community

Voinovich School reception kicks off another year of serving communities, making positive change

September 23, 2026 3 min

The event was an opportunity to connect and engage with the school’s mission of strengthening local communities and improving lives through expertise in public service.

Health Workforce ��Ƶ

Health Workforce ��Ƶ takes next step to strengthen state’s rural health care workforce

September 22, 2026 3 min

Health Workforce ��Ƶ is taking its next step toward improving access to quality care across the state by inviting grant proposals that turn statewide collaboration into local workforce solutions.

Students in scrubs attend to manikin in hospital bed

Career Opportunities

��Ƶ Lancaster opens applications for its first associate degree nursing class

September 22, 2026 5 min

��Ƶ Lancaster is accepting applications for its first associate degree nursing class, which starts in January. The priority deadline is Oct. 1.

Community Events

OHIO Chillicothe partners with Goodwill to host donation drive

September 22, 2026 2 min

��Ƶ Chillicothe is teaming up with Goodwill Industries of South Central ��Ƶ for a donation drive on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Stevenson Center.

Student Success

OHIO Eastern nursing student recognized for commitment to patient care

September 21, 2026 4 min

Gavin Paisley is being recognized for his commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care through a DAISY Award nomination and selection for the WVU Medicine Aspiring Nurse Program at Wheeling Hospital.

Students stand for a moment of silence during the Body Donor Memorial Service.

Medical Education

Body Donor Memorial Service honors donors’ contributions to medical education

September 21, 2026 3 min

Students, faculty and loved ones of individuals who donated their bodies to medical education through the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Body Donor Program gathered to honor the donors.

Experiential Learning

Applications now open for ��Ƶ Experiential Learning funding

September 21, 2026 5 min

The Fall application period is now open for OHIO’s Experiential Learning funding opportunities, which support undergraduate students, faculty, staff and student organizations.

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