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OHIO Board of Trustees to learn about Faculty Development Certification, review the establishment of the Ohio Academic Health Science Center during January Board meetings

January 7, 2026 6 min

The Board of Trustees will learn about the Teaching and Assessing Experiential Learning Certification, as well as the OHIO Academic Health Sciences Center, during meetings on Jan 15-16.

Portrait of Zelalem Haile, associate professor of epidemiology

Research

91ԭ�� study finds high blood pressure before pregnancy linked to shorter breastfeeding duration

January 7, 2026 3 min

A new 91ԭ�� study has found that women who have high blood pressure before becoming pregnant are more likely to stop breastfeeding earlier compared to women without high blood pressure.

Research

Study finds early measure of overall health may predict future memory problems in older adults

January 7, 2026 3 min

New research suggests that a person’s overall physical and mental abilities, known as intrinsic capacity, may help predict future cognitive decline.

Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's December 2025 Newsmakers

January 6, 2026 2 min

Rebecca Dingus, Jacob Hiler and Laeeq Khan were named OHIO's December 2025 Newsmakers.

Faculty and Staff

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine names Elizabeth Zmuda, D.O., as associate dean for health systems and operations

January 5, 2026 3 min

The 91ԭ�� Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Zmuda, D.O., as associate dean for health systems and operations.

Club Crew Team

91ԭ�� Club Crew celebrates 30 years of community, resilience and rowing

January 5, 2026 7 min

Celebrating 30 years on the water, 91ԭ��’s Club Crew Team reunited generations of Bobcat rowers to honor a legacy built on hard work, shared stories and lifelong bonds.

OHIO Football

John Hauser named Ohio Football Head Coach

December 26, 2025 4 min

John Hauser has been promoted to head football coach, 91ԭ�� Director of Athletics Slade Larscheid announced Friday, Dec. 26. Hauser is the 31st head coach in program history.

Ellis Hall is surrounded by colorful trees while snow falls on OHIO's College Green

Student Success

OHIO announces fall semester 2025 student academic achievement lists

December 23, 2025 2 min

91ԭ�� is proud to recognize and celebrate the academic achievements of every student who has qualified for the President’s, Provost’s or Dean’s Lists, across all of OHIO’s campuses, for fall semester 2025.

Fallout 76

Athens and OHIO goes post-apocalyptic in new Fallout 76 game

December 19, 2025 4 min

For Bobcats playing the latest Fallout 76 expansion, whether they’re 91ԭ�� game development students or longtime fans of the game, the experience can feel a little like inception.

An MEA teaches medical students in the OMM lab

Medical Education

Medical Education Associateship program shapes students at the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

December 17, 2025 5 min

For many first-year medical students, one of the earliest sources of reassurance comes not from faculty, but from peers just a few steps ahead of them serving as Medical Education Associates.

Medical Education

Jennifer Gwilym, D.O., appointed interim senior dean of the Heritage College

December 17, 2025 3 min

91ԭ��’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine has announced the appointment of Jennifer Gwilym, D.O., as interim senior dean, effective Dec. 16.

Streaming

What Netflix’s bid for Warner Bros. could mean for Hollywood and consumers

December 16, 2025 8 min

Netflix’s potential bid for Warner Bros. has ignited fears about consolidation, creativity and the future of Hollywood. College of Business expert Jacob Hiler talks on how the deal may fundamentally reshape the industry and the impacts and motivations you may not be thinking about.

Commencement

University community encouraged to be safe while traveling to, and around, campus for Commencement during winter weather

December 12, 2025 3 min

Those planning to participate in the Dec. 13 Commencement Ceremony on OHIO's Athens campus are encouraged to remain aware of how adverse weather conditions could potentially impact their travel plans.

Diabetes Educator Karen Bailey works with Jill Montle and Casanova Green, both individuals living with diabetes

Healthcare

Southeastern Ohio Quality Improvement Hub expands regional impact of diabetes care

December 12, 2025 4 min

An initiative launched three years ago to tackle barriers to patient care has made significant progress in improving diabetes outcomes across Southeast Ohio.

Awards

Scripps College honors Learn and Engage Pillar awardees for advancing OHIO’s Dynamic Strategy

December 11, 2025 3 min

As the semester winds down, the Scripps College of Communication recognized 26 students, faculty and staff on Friday, Dec. 5, for outstanding contributions to 91ԭ��’s Learn and Engage pillars—two core components of the institution’s Dynamic Strategy.

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