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Sonya Pfeiffer speaks to an auditorium on Pre-Law Day 2026

Building a future in the law: Event explores bias through the ‘Staircase’ trial

March 31, 2026 5 min

Pre-Law Day featured Sonya Pfeiffer (BSJ, ’95) and David Rudolf speaking to students and community members about cognitive bias and their experience as defense attorneys.

A student reading at the Drop Everything and Read event

Reading hour

'DEAR' readers: Picking your next book

March 31, 2026 3 min

During monthly "Drop Everything And Read" gatherings, students set aside an hour to read for pleasure. We got their recommendations.

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

Culinary Services

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

March 31, 2026 3 min

91ԭ�� 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 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.