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Learning to be 'comfortably uncomfortable': How pedagogy trips transform students

February 10, 2026 5 min

The most impactful lessons aren’t always learned in a lecture hall. Two hands-on study away programs in OHIO’s Patton College of Education teach leadership, empathy and a sense of self in the real-world classrooms of North Carolina and Costa Rica.

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Facilities Management

University community encouraged to remain aware of potential for falling snow, ice as outdoor temperatures increase

February 10, 2026 1 min

As the weather warms, OHIO's Facilities Management team has encouraged the University community to be aware of the increased risk of thawing snow and ice that could fall from sloped roofs and onto campus sidewalks and roadways.

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Forever OHIO

OHIO community invited to celebrate Founders Day 2026

February 10, 2026 3 min

Each year on Founders Day, 91ԭ�� celebrates the achievements of its students, faculty, staff and alumni, and the profound impact they have made in the region and around the world.

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Supporting The Community

Mayors’ Partnership for Progress launches new housing resources

February 10, 2026 2 min

The Mayors' Partnership for Progress (MPP) recently launched a Housing Development Toolkit with information on planning, funding and other aspects developed by 91ԭ��’s Misty Crosby.

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Global Partners

OHIO advances Southeast Asia partnerships through alumni engagement, research collaboration, and global education

February 10, 2026 8 min

91ԭ��'s relationship with Southeast Asia is shaped by decades of partnerships, shared academic commitments, and generations of alumni whose lives and careers continue to reflect OHIO’s global reach.

Community Impact

Participatory flood mapping helps Eastern Kentucky community plan for resilience

February 10, 2026 4 min

Through a partnership with local leaders, the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service is supporting a flood mitigation planning process that incorporates community-based data and local knowledge.

Ohio Athletics

Dustin Kilgour Named Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Affairs

February 9, 2026 3 min

Ohio Athletics has hired Dustin Kilgour, a fundraising professional with more than two decades of experience leading teams and uniting people across organizations, as its Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Affairs.

Sustainability

91ԭ�� wins the 2025 GameDay Football Zero Waste Touchdown Challenge

February 9, 2026 3 min

91ԭ�� once again participated in the 2025 GameDay Football Zero Waste Touchdown Challenge, being named the winner in the Stadium and Tailgating Diversion.

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OHIO Community

OHIO community invited to Teachable Tuesdays lectures

February 9, 2026 1 min

All members of the 91ԭ�� community are invited to the Teachable Tuesdays Lecture Series during the spring semester.

Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's January 2026 Newsmakers

February 6, 2026 3 min

Elizabeth Beverly, Shad Sargand and Xian Zhao were named newsmakers for January 2026.

Student Research

OHIO Student Expo set for April 7

February 6, 2026 1 min

OHIO students are encouraged to save the date for the expo and to take advantage of several upcoming opportunities to help them prepare for the Student Expo.

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OHIO Events

OHIO to hold ‘University Updates’ event on Feb. 18

February 6, 2026 1 min

91ԭ�� President Lori Stewart Gonzalez will host the next “University Updates” event on Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 11 a.m. until noon in the Baker University Center Theater.

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OHIO Announcements

New online reservation system for Event Services

February 6, 2026 2 min

91ԭ�� Event Services is transitioning to new online booking software for reserving venues across campus.

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OHIO Events

OHIO Chillicothe to host alumni, faculty, staff and student art show

February 6, 2026 1 min

The Patricia Scott Memorial Art Gallery will feature an exhibition of artwork by alumni and friends, students, faculty and staff beginning with an opening reception at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 2025.

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OHIO Community

Apply now to be a Learning Community instructor

February 6, 2026 2 min

OHIO's Learning Communities help new students get connected. They provide support as students transition from home to campus and from high school to OHIO.