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OHIO Zanesville to host art show celebrating local history

May 28, 2026 3 min

Local author Jim Boyd explores the history of the Jaycee Golf Course through storytelling and artwork from nearly 50 local artists in a new community-centered book and exhibit on June 2.

International arts

Ghana’s culture minister visits OHIO to discuss the fusion of art, culture and innovation

May 27, 2026 4 min

The Honorable Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Ghana’s Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, delivered a keynote speech on the intersections of art, culture and innovation during her visit to OHIO’s Athens campus for the Global Arts Festival International Conference.

OHIO Events

OHIO Music Industry Summit continues to draw students, alumni and professionals

May 12, 2026 4 min

The 91ԭ�� Music Industry Summit returned for its eighth consecutive year featuring a diverse group of prominent artists and music industry professionals. The conference drew an eclectic group of attendees from OHIO students and alumni, to seasoned industry professionals, to high school students and everyone in between.

wide shot of Commencement at the Convocation Center as green confetti explodes over the graduating class of 2026

OHIO Commencement

Caps, gowns and confetti: Spring Commencement 2026

May 6, 2026 4 min

91ԭ�� honored the graduates of the Class of 2026 on May 1 and 2 for all they have accomplished, while also giving them advice as they begin the next steps in their journeys.

OHIO Events

OHIO’s College of Business to host 2026 Midwest Association for Information Systems Conference

May 6, 2026 3 min

The Midwest Association for Information Systems Conference is the premier information systems event in the Midwest and will bring together a vibrant community of academics, researchers, practitioners and students who are passionate about exploring the intersection of technology and business.

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Experiental Learning

Playing for real: OHIO students tackle simulated disasters to build community resilience

April 29, 2026 4 min

The hands-on simulation challenged students from multiple majors to share resources and solve life-or-death problems during an intense, four-hour mock flood scenario.

Ellis Hall is shown in the spring surrounded by flowering trees

Celebrating literature

Finding voice and vision at the Spring Literary Festival

April 28, 2026 3 min

OHIO's 2026 Spring Literary Festival connected students with established authors through readings, conversations and personal interactions that made careers in writing feel more accessible. With firsthand experiences, the event shows how direct engagement with writers shapes students' perspectives on the professional writing world.

University Updates

OHIO leaders discuss Dynamic Strategy progress, share overview of University operating budget and more during April 9 ‘University Updates’

April 21, 2026 4 min

91ԭ�� President Lori Stewart Gonzalez hosted the fifth and final “University Updates” event of the academic year on Thursday, April 9.

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events

OHIO Chillicothe offers summer enrichment for children through Kids in College program

April 14, 2026 2 min

91ԭ�� Chillicothe will host its annual Kids in College summer program from June 1–12, 2026. Each week, a new set of courses are offered in morning and afternoon sessions.

A group of students attending a Pre-law day panel

University Community

91ԭ��’s two-day Pre Law Day connects students with legal alumni, celebrates launch of new pre-law mentorship program

April 1, 2026 5 min

The Center for Law, Justice & Culture brought together 150 students and 24 alumni for its annual Pre-Law Day, offering valuable industry insight while celebrating the launch of the CLJC Pre-Law Mentorship Program.

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

University Community

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.

Music Industry Summit

Eighth annual 91ԭ�� Music Industry Summit to feature keynote artists Blood Orange, Lucius and The Crane Wives

March 25, 2026 7 min

OHIO's Music Industry Summit, the premier music industry conference in the Midwest returns on April 14-16, 2026, offering something for everyone: from seasoned industry professionals to high school students and everyone in between.

Fine Arts

Exhibition celebrates the bond between art educators and students

March 19, 2026 3 min

The School of Art + Design's exhibition, State of the Arts: Mentor + Mentee, showcased works from high school artists and their teachers from across the Ohio region.

Students working at computers in an office space-like classroom.

Anniversary celebration

GRID Lab celebrates 20th anniversary

March 18, 2026 1 min

The GRID Lab will host a free open house event in celebration its 20th anniversary, showcasing undergraduate and graduate student work.