News Stories by College

Voinovich School Advisory Board service a continuation of Cooper’s OHIO legacy

April 17, 2026 4 min

One of the longest serving members on the Advisory Board for the George V. Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service keeps going to bat for 91ԭ��, even in retirement.

OHIO Events

OHIO community invited to April 20 lecture on struggle for Black voting rights in 1800s Ohio

April 16, 2026 1 min

All students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to the Central Region Humanities Center Spring Lecture on Monday, April 20.

Faculty Excellence

Gao reimagines materials chemistry with NSF CAREER Award

April 16, 2026 3 min

Dr. Wenyang Gao, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry at 91ԭ��, has received a prestigious CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation’s Division of Materials Research.

Experiential Learning

Jackie O’s celebrate brews made by OHIO students

April 14, 2026 2 min

Jackie O’s Pub & Brewery is excited to announce the release of 3 new student-crafted brews, created in partnership with seniors from OHIO's course “the Art of Craft Brewing: The Athens Case Study.”

Rankings

Several graduate programs named among the top 100 in nation in 2026 U.S. News and World Report rankings

April 14, 2026 5 min

U.S. News and World Report has ranked numerous 91ԭ�� graduate programs within the College of Business and the College of Health Sciences and Professions among the top 100 in the nation.

Forever OHIO

Alumnus Austin Warehime to deliver keynote address at OHIO Eastern Graduation Recognition Ceremony

April 9, 2026 3 min

91ԭ�� Eastern will welcome alumnus Austin Warehime as the keynote speaker for its 2026 Graduation Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, April 30.

OHIO Events

OHIO community invited to hear from national experts at April 16-17 Baker Peace Conference

April 7, 2026 3 min

91ԭ��’s Contemporary History Institute will host the 2026 Baker Peace Conference, themed “The State of American Power,” on April 16–17.

National Leaders

Larry Hayman receives national Gerald Wilson Award for leadership, service in pre law advising

April 7, 2026 3 min

Larry Hayman, Esq., was recognized for more than a decade of leadership at the regional and national levels, as well as his ongoing commitment to access, mentorship and professional collaboration.

OHIO Announcements

Dr. Beth Quitslund named vice provost for faculty affairs

April 3, 2026 2 min

91ԭ�� Executive Vice President and Provost Donald J. Leo has named Dr. Beth Quitslund as OHIO’s vice provost for faculty affairs, effective May 26, 2026.

Cherry blossoms frame a photo of the Convocation Center

Giving Day

One Day, One OHIO: Celebrate OHIO Giving Day 2026 on April 8 and donate to move OHIO forward

April 1, 2026 3 min

91ԭ��’s seventh annual Giving Day will take place April 8, 2026, engaging alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends of the University to take part in giving to causes they feel most passionate about supporting.

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.

Individuals dance together while music plays and one person wears a costume

Student Experiences

OHIO social work students dive into Costa Rican culture, community service

March 30, 2026 5 min

A group of social work and interdisciplinary students from the Athens and regional campuses participated in a cultural immersion and service-learning experience in Costa Rica during Spring Break 2026.

Students listening to a talk about infrastructure in historic Dublin, OH.

Experiential Learning

Urban geography students take field trip to central Ohio

March 28, 2026 5 min

Urban planning students visited a data center, suburban downtown, and gentrifying neighborhoods in central Ohio.

EIR Robb Roby talking with an interviewer at the front of a lecture hall during his "No Straight Line to Success" Fireside chat

Alumni connections

Expert in Residence program connects OHIO students with leaders

March 25, 2026 3 min

The Expert in Residence (EIR) program is bringing accomplished industry leaders back to campus to engage directly with students, offering one-on-one engagements, professional insight and real-world experience beyond the classroom.

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