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OHIO Research

Long-term alcohol use may affect multiple organs at the same time, 91ԭ�� researchers find

May 28, 2026 3 min

A new study offers insight into how chronic alcohol use may harm the body over time.

Distinguished Professor

Brian C. Clark named 91ԭ�� Distinguished Professor

May 21, 2026 4 min

91ԭ�� has named Brian C. Clark, Ph.D., the 2026 recipient of the Distinguished Professor Award, the institution’s highest permanent faculty honor.

Nursing

OHIO’s RN to BSN program named top in state, third in nation for Online RN to BSN Programs for 2026 by Nurse.org

May 19, 2026 2 min

OHIO's online RN to BSN program has been recognized as the top program in Ohio and the 3rd-best asynchronous online RN to BSN program in the nation by Nurse.org.

91ԭ�� Dance Team

91ԭ�� Dance Team makes history at DTU College Classic National Championships during 35th anniversary season

May 18, 2026 3 min

The OHIO Dance Team celebrated a milestone season at the DTU College Classic National Championships, marking competitive success, program growth and historic firsts during the team’s 35th year.

a student practices listening for a heartbeat in a nursing lab

events

High school students invited to explore nursing careers at OHIO Chillicothe’s Bobcat Nursing Camp

May 18, 2026 2 min

91ԭ�� Chillicothe invites area high school juniors, seniors, and recent grads to learn about the nursing profession at the Bobcat Nursing Camp on Friday, June 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

OHIO Online

Forbes ranks OHIO Online Bachelor of Science in Project Management among best in the nation, No. 1 for transfer students

May 18, 2026 3 min

91ԭ��’s Online Bachelor of Science in Project Management was ranked among the best online project management programs in the nation by Forbes.

OHIO Online

91ԭ�� launches fully Online Master’s Program in Psychology

May 15, 2026 4 min

91ԭ�� is expanding access to graduate education in psychology with the launch of a new fully online Master of Science in Psychological Science, beginning Fall 2026.

Accessibility

DOJ extends digital accessibility deadlines; 91ԭ�� continues progress

May 15, 2026 1 min

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced a one‑year extension to federal digital accessibility deadlines under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Patton Center for Arts Education

Beam signing marks milestone for 91ԭ��’s Patton Center for Arts Education

May 14, 2026 4 min

91ԭ�� held a beam signing event on April 24 for the new Violet L. Patton Center for Arts Education, highlighting the progress made and honoring the late Violet Patton with a copy of her signature placed on the beam.

Academic Excellence

OHIO announces spring semester 2026 student academic achievement lists

May 14, 2026 2 min

At the end of each semester, 91ԭ��’s undergraduate students are evaluated based on their semester GPA and hours to determine placement on the President’s List, Dean’s List or Provost’s List.

Kennedy Museum of Art

Courtney Kessel named interim director of the Kennedy Museum of Art

May 14, 2026 4 min

91ԭ�� has named Courtney Kessel interim director of the Kennedy Museum of Art, effective May 1.

A large group of Heritage College graduates in green doctoral regalia look up and smile as green and silver streamers fall over them during their commencement ceremony.

Commencement

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine commencement speaker shares lessons drawn from ‘The Wizard of Oz’

May 13, 2026 4 min

Saying he hopes they will become “wizards of ozteopathy,” the commencement speaker for the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine shared insights from “The Wizard of Oz."

In Remembrance

91ԭ�� mourns the passing of Associate Vice President Emeritus Gwyn Scott

May 11, 2026 5 min

A thoughtful leader and respected colleague, Scott leaves behind a lasting legacy of service and innovation that will continue to impact the University community for many years to come.

Experiential Learning

Experiential learning grant gives students hands-on experience workshopping a new musical in under 30 hours

May 8, 2026 7 min

OHIO students did what many theater professionals spend years working toward: workshopping a brand-new musical as part of the OU Fringe Festival thanks to a grant from the experiential learning fund.