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Alumni profile – JobsOhio expert discusses how time at OHIO helped shape her career

March 17, 2026 3 min

For Hannah Baumgartel, economic development is so much more than just a set of industry metrics or site plans—it is a deeply personal mission to strengthen the communities she calls home.

Career Opportunities

Voinovich Scholars get head start on careers at Partnership for Community-Based Prevention

March 17, 2026 8 min

Three 91ԭ�� students discuss the benefits of their hands-on work experiences, and how these opportunities are preparing them for success in their chosen careers.

OHIO students have class outside at the Scripps Hall Amphitheater on a spring day

Annual festival

Spring Literary Festival celebrates 40 years with award-winning authors

March 16, 2026 3 min

The festival will take place March 25–26, bringing authors George Bilgere, Hala Alyan, and Jeff VanderMeer to OHIO. Through lectures, readings and conversations, the festival offers students and community members the opportunity to engage directly with these writers.

A drone image of 91ԭ��'s Athens Campus, including Baker Center and Alden Library, with the city of Athens in the background and clouds in the sky

OHIO Community

Following review by the state, 91ԭ�� will sunset select academic programs graduating fewer than 5 students annually

March 16, 2026 3 min

Currently enrolled students will be able to complete their degree as outlined.

High school students interested in exploring the legal field at the program hosted by 91ԭ��’s Center for Law, Justice & Culture

Summer Law & Trial Institute

High school students invited to apply for alumni-supported Summer Law & Trial Institute

March 12, 2026 4 min

High school students interested in exploring the legal field are invited to apply for the Summer Law & Trial Institute (SLTI), a free, alumni-supported program hosted by 91ԭ��’s Center for Law, Justice & Culture. The competitive two‑week institute will take place June 28–July 10, 2026, combining virtual instruction with an immersive, on‑campus residency.

First-place Three Minute Thesis winner Mihajlo Chonev, a computer science master’s student from the Russ College, who presented his thesis work, “From drones to data: A modernized machine learning approach to bridge inspection.”

Student Awards

25 grad students take the stage at 91ԭ��'s 2026 Three Minute Thesis® finals

March 12, 2026 3 min

On March 4, 25 graduate students from across 91ԭ�� came together in the Baker Theater to compete for first place in the 2026 Three Minute Thesis® (3MT) competition.

Concourse Syllabus

91ԭ�� to implement Concourse Syllabus in response to state requirements

March 12, 2026 3 min

OHIO will implement Concourse Syllabus, a syllabus management tool integrated directly within Canvas, to meet requirements outlined in the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act.

Stories and Songs of Appalachia

Stories and Songs of Appalachia concert to benefit OHIO Eastern students

March 10, 2026 3 min

“Stories and Songs of Appalachia,” a one-night performance presented by Interim Dean of Campus and Community Relations Richard W. Greenlee, will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19, in the 91ԭ�� Eastern Theater.

Career Services

Jeff Burns named career development coordinator at OHIO Chillicothe

March 10, 2026 4 min

91ԭ�� Chillicothe has named Jeff Burns as its new career development coordinator. Burns brings diverse experiences as an educator and a passion for helping students.

Student Success

Justin Starkey finds purpose in social work at OHIO Chillicothe

March 10, 2026 3 min

For 91ԭ�� Chillicothe junior social work major Justin Starkey, choosing to return to college at age 44 was more than a new chapter; it was a turning point.

College Credit Plus

College Credit Plus program at OHIO Eastern gives students a head start on college

March 10, 2026 5 min

At 91ԭ�� Eastern, the College Credit Plus (CCP) program is helping regional students take their first steps into higher education with confidence.

University Libraries

91ԭ�� Libraries to join Google Books Library Project

March 9, 2026 2 min

The Libraries will partner with Google to improve access to its collection by creating digitized versions of hundreds of thousands of books that are out of print, rare, or inaccessible online.

Peden Stadium and OHIO's Athens campus is shown covered in snow in this photo taken by a drone camera

AI and OIT

Understanding the risks of AI tools: Protecting your data, devices at 91ԭ��

March 9, 2026 3 min

While Artificial intelligence tools can be incredibly helpful, it’s important to understand the risks involved when sharing information with them.

Baker University Center and the pond in front of it. The pond shows a reflection of the building

Faculty Awards

91ԭ�� to honor faculty members with recognition and awards ceremony on March 25

March 9, 2026 1 min

All 91ԭ�� students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to the 2026 Faculty Recognition and Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, March 25.

Student Opportunities

Honors Tutorial College awarded nearly $50,000 for new program for OHIO students

March 6, 2026 3 min

OHIO’s Honors Tutorial College has been awarded a nearly $50,000 Capacity Building Grant from the Educating Character Initiative to fund the "'Life is Abundant:’ Character Education in Appalachian Ohio" project.

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