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One Day, One OHIO: Celebrate OHIO Giving Day 2026 on April 8 and donate to move OHIO forward

April 1, 2026 3 min

��Ƶ’s seventh annual Giving Day will take place April 8, 2026, engaging alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends of the University to take part in giving to causes they feel most passionate about supporting.

A group of students attending a Pre-law day panel

University Community

��Ƶ’s two-day Pre Law Day connects students with legal alumni, celebrates launch of new pre-law mentorship program

April 1, 2026 5 min

The Center for Law, Justice & Culture brought together 150 students and 24 alumni for its annual Pre-Law Day, offering valuable industry insight while celebrating the launch of the CLJC Pre-Law Mentorship Program.

An OHIO faculty member leads a class outside, while the Outdoor Class Kit container is nearby

OHIO Community

Get outside with the Outdoor Class Kit this spring

April 1, 2026 1 min

The Outdoor Class Kit has everything you need to hold classes and group activities outside.

The 2024 International Street Fair on Union Street

OHIO Events

OHIO community invited to International Week, International Street Fair

April 1, 2026 2 min

International Week will be held April 6-11 and will include the International Street Fair on Saturday, April 11. All members of the OHIO community are invited to the International Week events.

A group of people standing outside in front of a sign written in Thai.

Experiential Learning

Thinking globally, acting locally: How OU GIVE combines travel and community service

April 1, 2026 3 min

Members of this student organization are finding an active outlet for environmentalism and ethical leadership, both on campus and overseas.

Research

A look under the Big Top: Decade-long study sheds light on head injuries in Cirque du Soleil performers

April 1, 2026 8 min

A study led by Dr. Jeff Russell, in collaboration with Dr. Janet Simon, OHIO alum Dr. Mychelle Berry and Cirque du Soleil, sheds light on how often head injuries actually happen under the big top.

OHIO Events

Science Café to feature Professor John Staser on April 8

April 1, 2026 2 min

��Ƶ Professor John Staser will be discussing “A Better Way? Coal as a Renewable Energy Storage Material,” at the April 8 Science Café.

Student Media

Two days, one film

April 1, 2026 5 min

Despite a Level 2 snowstorm, filmmakers pushed through the conditions to collaborate, create and complete short films during the 24th annual 48-Hour Shootout.

Culinary Services

New “Shively Commons” dining options and “The Venue at Shively” catering space anticipated to open fall semester 2026

March 31, 2026 3 min

��Ƶ Culinary Services has announced that three new dining concepts and a catering space are estimated to open at the start of the fall semester.

Two students lead the program at the 2025 Leadership Awards

Student Leaders

University community invited to 43rd Annual Leadership Awards

March 31, 2026 2 min

The ��Ƶ community is invited to the 43rd Annual Leadership Awards on April 8, 2026, in the Baker University Center Ballroom.

Student Org

New student organization combats food insecurity in Athens area

March 31, 2026 2 min

Bobcats Fighting Hunger brings OHIO students together to address a regional concern

Public Service

‘Becoming The Voinovich School' spotlights partnership model for high-impact public service

March 31, 2026 6 min

Author Greg Browning, a former chair of the ��Ƶ Board of Trustees, saw the need for documenting the history of the school while providing a model for other institutions to follow.

Preparing For Careers

From inspired student to future educator: OHIO Eastern student's journey comes full circle

March 31, 2026 4 min

Lacey Dobson, an ��Ƶ Eastern education student, was inspired by her former teachers to pursue a career in education and is now preparing to give back to her local community.

Student Success

OHIO Chillicothe student prepares for a career serving others