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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.

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."

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Class of 2026

91ԭ�� Southern celebrates Class of 2026 at Graduation Recognition Ceremony

May 13, 2026 6 min

91ԭ�� Southern celebrated its newest graduates at the annual Graduation Recognition Ceremony.

The cohort members of the Voinovich Academy OCPM stand together.

Developing Leaders

Voinovich Academy: Building Ohio’s leaders of today and tomorrow

May 13, 2026 7 min

91ԭ��'s Voinovich Academy for Excellence in Public Service provides indispensable opportunities to boost leaders in Appalachian communities and beyond.

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Firsthand experience

Learning on the road: Bobcats explore the world on spring break

May 12, 2026 8 min

91ԭ�� students excelled academically in their classes and research during the spring semester, but many also took part in incredible learning experiences across the globe.

OHIO faculty

Meet OHIO’s Educational Influencer

May 12, 2026 2 min

In the increasingly crowded space of online influencers, you might not expect to find an enthusiastic teacher of anatomy, physiology and health education. But for one 91ԭ�� professor, creating content is a natural extension of the classroom.

Tracy Watson and Corey Boby stand with the Rufus mascot while inside the Baker University Center Ballroom

Dedicated Faculty

Loving math, living the dream

May 12, 2026 3 min

Tracy Watson and Corey Boby are known for their love of teaching and their dedication to helping OHIO students succeed, and now they have created a new award that will continue to help students for years to come.

Chubb Hall is shown with colorful trees in front of the building, the building has the words "Chubb Hall" and "The Edwin-Watts-Chubb Library" on the wall

Student Spotlight

Student spotlight: Designing a degree, designing your future

May 12, 2026 4 min

Through the Bachelor of Specialized Studies program, Grace Cherryhomes has built a degree that blends creativity, strategy and real-world experience to prepare her for a future in design.

College Green is covered with international flags, while the trees are green and white on a spring day, in this image taken above from a drone

Student Opportunities

TRIO program helps students succeed in college, prepare for careers

May 12, 2026 3 min

91ԭ�� students are encouraged to learn about how the TRIO program can help them succeed in college, while also preparing them for careers after graduation.

OHIO Events

OHIO Music Industry Summit continues to draw students, alumni and professionals

May 12, 2026 4 min

The 91ԭ�� Music Industry Summit returned for its eighth consecutive year featuring a diverse group of prominent artists and music industry professionals. The conference drew an eclectic group of attendees from OHIO students and alumni, to seasoned industry professionals, to high school students and everyone in between.

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.

Students stand outdoors in small groups with clip boards

Community Events

Lawrence County students trade classrooms for the forest

May 11, 2026 5 min

Nearly 100 Lawrence County students spent a day testing water, studying soil, identifying wildflowers and cleaning up Wayne National Forest — and earned service hours doing it.

Flowering trees are shown in front of Alden Library on a spring day

OHIO Community

Working Advantage Benefits at 91ԭ��: Start saving now

May 8, 2026 1 min

91ԭ�� has partnered with Working Advantage to offer a new savings platform for OHIO employees.

OHIO Announcements

University Human Resources temporary relocation to Grover Center W111

May 8, 2026 1 min

To support building repairs in Grosvenor Hall and Grosvenor West, University Human Resources (UHR) has temporarily relocated for a short period this spring.