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91ԭ��’s Online MBA in Artificial Intelligence ranked 11th nationally

February 23, 2026 3 min

OHIO's Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Artificial Intelligence has been ranked 11th in the nation in the 2026 Best Online MBA in Artificial Intelligence rankings by MastersInAI.org.

OHIO Events

Learn more about a day in the life of a social worker at OHIO Zanesville on March 2

February 19, 2026 8 min

OHIO Zanesville is hosting the annual Day in the Life of a Social Worker program. The event will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 2 in the Elson Hall Auditorium.

Faculty awards

OHIO professor honored for language teaching program

February 18, 2026 3 min

Dr. Muriel Gallego received a national award for her comprehensive redesign of the graduate teaching assistant training program for Spanish instructors.

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Research

New technology developed at 91ԭ�� outperforms standard bone density test to assess osteoporosis risk

February 17, 2026 4 min

A technology developed at 91ԭ�� may do a better job of identifying older women at risk for broken bones than the current standard bone density test.

Research

OHIO faculty member leads study finding that college students who spend hours on social media are more likely to be lonely

February 17, 2026 4 min

A new study led by OHIO's Madelyn Hill found that more than half of college students experience loneliness — with the heaviest social media users reporting the highest levels of isolation.

Research

91ԭ�� researcher receives American Heart Association grant to study how nicotine harms the heart

February 13, 2026 4 min

Kevin Lee, Ph.D. has been awarded an American Heart Association Institutional Research Enhancement Award to study how nicotine use may lead to heart damage.

OHIO Online

An honors on-ramp for online learners: Rethinking access, readiness, and belonging

February 11, 2026 5 min

"Honors education" and "fully online learning" may not be phrases often seen together in higher education settings. 91ԭ�� is aiming to change that.

Commencement

91ԭ�� to celebrate Spring 2026 Commencement May 1–2

February 11, 2026 2 min

91ԭ�� will recognize the academic achievements of its Spring 2026 graduates during commencement ceremonies scheduled for May 1–2 at the Convocation Center on the Athens campus.

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.

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.

Community Health Workers

Community Health Workers bridge gaps in care across Ohio

February 5, 2026 6 min

Community Health Workers are emerging as vital connectors between healthcare systems and Ohio’s diverse communities, addressing barriers like transportation, language access and trust that shape health outcomes. Through 91ԭ��’s expanding CHW training program, hundreds of graduates are using lived experience and cultural understanding to reduce health disparities and strengthen care across the state.

Kiplinger Fellows

Kiplinger Program in Public Affairs Journalism announces 2026 fellows

February 5, 2026 4 min

Thirty-two journalists from across the globe were named 2026 Kiplinger Fellows. This year's Kiplinger Program in Public Affairs Journalism will focus on “Saving Local News: A Practical Guide.”

Winter Olympics

From cold to gold: How winter temperatures shape athletic performance

February 4, 2026 9 min

Cold isn’t just a backdrop at the Winter Olympics - it’s an active opponent. As temperatures drop, muscle power, endurance and even decision-making can suffer. Experts break down how the body reacts to cold and the strategies athletes use to stay warm, fueled and competitive on the world’s biggest winter stage.

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Rankings

OHIO Online programs continue to climb in veteran rankings

February 4, 2026 6 min

OHIO’s continuous rise in the rankings demonstrates its dedication not only to veterans, but also to other military-affiliated students. In addition to high-quality online programs and experienced faculty, increased support from the Veterans and Military Student Services Center and efforts from OHIO Online staff also play a huge role in this success.

Winter Dance Concert

91ԭ��’s School of Dance to premiere six new works at the Winter Dance Concert

February 2, 2026 5 min

91ԭ��’s School of Dance will present their annual Winter Dance Concert on Feb. 13 and 14, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.

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News and Announcements

91ԭ��’s Online MBA in Artificial Intelligence ranked 11th nationally

Learn more about a day in the life of a social worker at OHIO Zanesville on March 2

OHIO professor honored for language teaching program

New technology developed at 91ԭ�� outperforms standard bone density test to assess osteoporosis risk

OHIO faculty member leads study finding that college students who spend hours on social media are more likely to be lonely

91ԭ�� researcher receives American Heart Association grant to study how nicotine harms the heart

An honors on-ramp for online learners: Rethinking access, readiness, and belonging

91ԭ�� to celebrate Spring 2026 Commencement May 1–2

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

OHIO's January 2026 Newsmakers

Community Health Workers bridge gaps in care across Ohio

Kiplinger Program in Public Affairs Journalism announces 2026 fellows

From cold to gold: How winter temperatures shape athletic performance

OHIO Online programs continue to climb in veteran rankings

91ԭ��’s School of Dance to premiere six new works at the Winter Dance Concert