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Geoff Dabelko and Sam Crowl hold the Faculty Sustainability Award that as presented to Dabelko

Sustainability Awards nominations now being accepted

March 4, 2026 2 min

The awards recognize students, staff, faculty, departments and community members or organizations for their outstanding contributions to sustainability at 91ԭ�� or in the local community.

Student Succes

Phillip Howard finds his next career path at 91ԭ�� Chillicothe

March 3, 2026 5 min

When Phillip Howard first stepped onto the 91ԭ�� Chillicothe campus, he was not seeking a life‑changing experience. He simply wanted what he calls “a piece of paper.”

Members of OU Sparkles preforming at Yell like Hell.

University Impact

The Sparkle Effect shines brightly at OHIO

March 3, 2026 3 min

OU Sparkles, an 91ԭ�� cheer team connected to the national Sparkle Effect program, brings students and Athens community members with disabilities together through a non-competitive, relationship-focused environment. Rejecting traditional support models and emphasizing equal participation, the organization encourages genuine friendships, campus collaboration and personal growth.

An aerial image of 91ԭ�� and Athens, Ohio in the Fall

Career Opportunities

91ԭ�� advances semiconductor workforce training through equipment donated by Intel

March 3, 2026 2 min

91ԭ�� has strengthened its efforts to prepare students for careers in Ohio's growing semiconductor and advanced manufacturing sectors with the addition of equipment donated Intel Corporation.

Representatives of the OHIO - LAIOB partnership stand together for a photo in front of an OHIO banner

Student Success

College of Business and LAIOB celebrate 10 years of partnership, student success

March 3, 2026 3 min

The goal was to create an executive education experience that would open global opportunities for international professionals and strengthen the connection between Brazil and the United States.

Caden Mayle leads a presentation about the Hopewell Earthworks

Community Impact

Efforts to promote prehistoric earthworks in region continue with OHIO research

March 3, 2026 5 min

The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks in Ohio gained recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023,

Student Success

OHIO Eastern student begins career with child protective services after returning to college

March 3, 2026 3 min

After stepping away from college for eight years, Aubrey Erbach returned to 91ԭ�� Eastern to pursue a calling to social work inspired early in her marriage.

Alumni

How Tommy Boone turned persistence into a career at Universal Music Group

March 3, 2026 2 min

Tommy Boone blends creativity with analytics through leading teams in royalties, copyright and automation, while proving that persistence and adaptability can turn any path into a music industry success.

OHIO Events

OHIO community invited to reception honoring Dean Scott Titsworth on March 27

March 2, 2026 1 min

The Scripps College of Communication invites the 91ԭ�� community to a reception honoring Dean Scott Titsworth on Friday, March 27, in the Schoonover Center.

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 91ԭ�� Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine’s 2026 commencement ceremony.

Cutler Hall is surrounded by colorful trees on the College Green on a day in fall

Alumni Leaders

College of Arts and Sciences graduates reflect on finding their way home to OHIO

March 2, 2026 5 min

Alumni Jasmine Butler, Michael Moehring and Michael Wells share how their Arts and Sciences education at OHIO paved the way to a bright future—and how they stay connected to their Bobcat community.

Birds-eye view of the Appalachian Mountains.

Venture Capital & Entrepreneurship

Regional investing fund provides new opportunities for students

February 28, 2026 5 min

Three OHIO students were awarded prestigious fellowships through the Appalachian Emerging Investors Fund.

Research

New study identifies growth hormone receptor as possible target to improve lung cancer treatment

February 27, 2026 4 min

91ԭ�� researchers have discovered what may be a new way to fight lung cancer that is resistant to other treatments.

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

91ԭ�� President Lori Stewart Gonzalez hosted the fourth “University Updates” event of the academic year on Wednesday, Feb 18.

Employees celebrate HCOM's 50th anniversary

Heritage College Anniversary

91ԭ�� 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.