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Two students lead the program at the 2025 Leadership Awards

University community invited to 43rd Annual Leadership Awards

March 31, 2026 2 min

The 91ԭ�� community is invited to the 43rd Annual Leadership Awards on April 8, 2026, in the Baker University Center Ballroom.

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 91ԭ�� 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 91ԭ�� 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

March 31, 2026 4 min

When Alisa Phillips returned to 91ԭ�� Chillicothe more than a decade after first starting her degree, she brought with her years of life experience, a thriving business and a renewed sense of purpose.

Angela Cooke-Jackson accepts 2026 Andersch award.

University Awards

Andersch Award winner brings ‘compassion and wisdom’ to communication students

March 30, 2026 5 min

Accepting the Elizabeth G. Andersch Award from the School of Communication Studies, Dr. Angela F. Cooke-Jackson spoke on community and personal identity.

OHIO Hockey

OHIO Hockey wins first national title in 22 years

March 30, 2026 4 min

91ԭ�� Hockey won the American Collegiate Hockey Association Men’s Division I National Championship on March 17, 2026. This recent victory marks the fifth title the program has won and the first since 2004.

Partnerships

91ԭ��, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield expand partnership to strengthen rural healthcare workforce

March 30, 2026 4 min

Additional investment will strengthen experiential learning program to elevate care for aging and vulnerable populations

Student Success

Student teachers build confidence, community at OHIO Chillicothe

March 30, 2026 2 min

91ԭ�� Chillicothe seniors Ava Eldridge and Kylie Fink are discovering what it takes to lead their own classrooms as they prepare for their careers in education.

Individuals dance together while music plays and one person wears a costume

Student Experiences

OHIO social work students dive into Costa Rican culture, community service

March 30, 2026 5 min

A group of social work and interdisciplinary students from the Athens and regional campuses participated in a cultural immersion and service-learning experience in Costa Rica during Spring Break 2026.

VP Johnson and Dean Gwilym accept a proclamation from Terry Johnson.

Heritage College

Ohio General Assembly honors 50th anniversary of 91ԭ�� Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

March 30, 2026 3 min

The Ohio General Assembly has recognized the 50th anniversary of the 91ԭ�� Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine with a formal proclamation and commendation.

Students listening to a talk about infrastructure in historic Dublin, OH.

Experiential Learning

Urban geography students take field trip to central Ohio

March 28, 2026 5 min

Urban planning students visited a data center, suburban downtown, and gentrifying neighborhoods in central Ohio.

OHIO Events

OHIO to hold next ‘University Updates’ event on April 9

March 27, 2026 1 min

91ԭ�� President Lori Stewart Gonzalez will host the next “University Updates” event on Thursday, April 9, from 11 a.m. until noon in the Baker University Center Theater.

HCOM students pose in front of the Capitol in Washington D.C.

Health Advocacy

91ԭ�� Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine students advocate for health policy during DO Day 2026

March 27, 2026 2 min

Thirteen students from the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine made in-person congressional visits as part of DO Day on Capitol Hill 2026.

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

OHIO Community

91ԭ�� to launch redesigned faculty, staff profiles this summer

March 27, 2026 2 min

This spring and summer, 91ԭ��’s University Communications and Marketing (UCM) Web Team will lead a comprehensive redesign of faculty and staff profiles across ohio.edu.

A man works on a computer while sitting at a table outside

OHIO Community

Understanding the risks of AI tools: Protecting your data, devices at 91ԭ��

March 27, 2026 3 min

While AI tools can be incredibly helpful, it’s important to understand the risks involved when sharing information with them - especially as we work to safeguard University data and maintain compliance.