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Back to School

Bobcats light up campus during Welcome Week

September 3, 2025 5 min

Before beginning their schoolwork, OHIO students enjoyed fireworks and fun events during Welcome Week 2025.

Community Events

Alex Sheen brings message of accountability, integrity to OHIO Zanesville

September 3, 2025 2 min

OHIO Zanesville will host Alex Sheen, founder of the nonprofit "because I said I would" and a five-time TEDxTalk speaker, for a keynote address on Sept. 11, from 4 to 5 p.m. in Elson Hall Auditorium.

Meet the Dean

Meet the new Dean of the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts Roxanne Schroeder-Arce

September 3, 2025 5 min

This summer, the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts welcomed a new leader; artist, educator, playwright and lifelong arts advocate Roxanne Schroeder-Arce.

Community Connections

91ԭ�� Eastern alumnus Jason Garczyk gives back as local leader, community voice

September 3, 2025 3 min

91ԭ�� Eastern alumnus and Belmont County Recorder Jason Garczyk has joined the Community Connections Podcast as a co-host for its second season.

OHIO Events

Veterans and Military Student Services Center offering faculty/staff training program during fall semester

September 3, 2025 3 min

The 91ԭ�� Veterans and Military Student Services Center faculty/staff awareness training program known as “Landing Zone” will be offered during the fall semester via Microsoft Teams.

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Career Opportunities

How to become a social worker

September 3, 2025 5 min

Find out how to become a social worker, from choosing the right degree to meeting licensure requirements and starting your career.

Industry experience

‘Inspired me to think bigger’: Students gain career confidence at SXSW

September 3, 2025 3 min

Students immersed themselves in the annual SXSW media festival and conference, where they connected with industry leaders, expanded their networks and discovered new possibilities for their careers.

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Music production

Music production students gain industry experience through MDIA Masterclass Series

September 3, 2025 4 min

The MDIA Masterclass Series immerses music production students in professional studios, where they work alongside renowned producers like Jim Eno and Joel Hamilton to gain real-world recording and mixing experience.

Artificial Intelligence

OHIO's new online artificial intelligence graduate certificate supports emerging business skills

September 2, 2025 5 min

Master AI for real business impact with OHIO’s Online Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate, offering hands-on, practical training designed to excel in today’s fast-changing industries.

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Faculty Experts

It’s the heat AND the humidity: OHIO’s Ryan Fogt discusses record-breaking mugginess of June and July

September 2, 2025 6 min

Nearly half of the U.S. population experienced record heat and humidity in June and July of 2025. 91ԭ�� Professor of Meteorology and climatologist Ryan Fogt discusses the forces behind the uncomfortable conditions.

Faculty Experts

Charles Marsden brings energy, expertise to OHIO’s regional campuses

September 1, 2025 4 min

OHIO Eastern, OHIO Lancaster and OHIO Zanesville are proud to feature Charles Marsden as a visiting professor of recreation and sport services.

Faculty Experts

Associate Professor Warren Galbreath named interim chair of 91ԭ��’s Department of Social Work

August 29, 2025 3 min

A recognized leader in social work education, Warren Galbreath has expanded programs across regional campuses and was instrumental in establishing the Bachelor of Social Work degree at OHIO Eastern.

OHIO Announcements

OHIO’s emergency communications systems to undergo routine testing Friday, Sept. 5

August 29, 2025 1 min

The University periodically tests its emergency communications systems to ensure the notifications are working properly and to help familiarize its campus communities with how they will operate in an emergency.

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Supporting Students

CRM reimplementation to transform Undergraduate Admissions at OHIO

August 29, 2025 2 min

91ԭ�� has launched a major system reimplementation to make the journey of becoming a Bobcat easier, faster and more intuitive.

JED Campus

OHIO begins next phase of JED Campus student mental health and well-being initiative

August 29, 2025 3 min

During Summer 2025, OHIO’s JED campus team formed subcommittees that began meeting to implement the work of the four-year strategic plan.