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Jessica Rutkowski returns to OHIO as Regional Recruitment Manager at Lancaster campus

July 22, 2025 3 min

Jessica Rutkowski has been named the Regional Recruitment Manager at OHIO Lancaster, bringing with her a decade of experience in student engagement, leadership development and strategic communication.

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University Community

OHIO assessing potential impacts of temporary pause to federal K-12 education funding

July 17, 2025 2 min

��ý is actively reviewing a June 30 memo issued by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) stating that certain FY25 federal funds for K-12 schools are temporarily paused until further review to ensure "taxpayer resources are spent in accordance with” President Trump’s priorities.

Awards

University Communications and Marketing wins national recognition for social campaign and content

July 16, 2025 2 min

The Bobcats at the Super Bowl campaign won Best Social Media Campaign in the 2025 PhotoShelter Storyteller Awards, with Eli Burris also recognized as a finalist for Sports Storyteller of the Year.

Theater

OHIO Lancaster brings Christmas in July to the Lancaster Festival with Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas”

July 15, 2025 4 min

��ý Lancaster Theater brings festive cheer to summer with its production of Irving Berlin’s "White Christmas" as part of the 2025 Lancaster Festival.

Employee Benefits

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield continues negotiations with OhioHealth Health System

July 13, 2025 2 min

As part of the University’s ongoing efforts to ensure our employees remain informed and prepared as necessary, Human Resources has developed an informational website that contains specific information for University employees, including answers to many of the frequently asked questions received by our Benefits Office.

Ask the Experts

Cheers to Beer: OHIO experts talk beer, brewing and the business behind the bubbles in latest Ask the Experts podcast

July 10, 2025 1 min

Who isn’t “hoppy” to talk about beer? As Brew Week rolls into Athens, Ohio, there’s no better time to dive into the science, art and innovation behind craft beer.

Tantrum Theater

A place for creation, Tantrum Theater continues to elevate new work with performance of “Unfamiliar Moon”

July 10, 2025 5 min

Tantrum Theater, ��ý's professional theater company, continues to advance its mission of innovation by developing "Unfamiliar Moon," a new jukebox musical by Steven Strafford-Elkins. Built around the rich catalog of folk-jazz artist Vance Gilbert, the project exemplifies OHIO’s commitment to cultivating original work through deep collaboration among students, alumni, faculty and industry professionals.

Tourism

Why your favorite vacation spot is begging you to stay home: Can tourism be made more sustainable?

July 9, 2025 8 min

Planning that trip to Paris, Venice or Barcelona? While it may be a dream destination, it may also be time to think twice about visiting some of these cities being burdened by overtourism. Travel and hospitality expert Sandy Chen discusses the benefits of tourism, as well as how too much tourism can be detrimental to some of the world's biggest cities and sites.

Board of Trustees

Governor DeWine appoints Brigadier General Mark C. Arnold to OHIO Board of Trustees

July 9, 2025 4 min

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Brigadier General Mark C. Arnold to the ��ý Board of Trustees.

Retired HCOM Admissions Dean John Schriner leans against a desk

Staff Retirement

John Schriner retires after 30 years of service at the ��ý Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

July 9, 2025 7 min

As June ended, so did an important era for ��ý’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, because John Schriner, Ph.D., officially retired after 30 years serving as a guiding force for the Office of Admissions.

Participants in Medical Academy 2025 learn about health care careers.

Health careers

��ý Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine hosts 11th annual Medical Academy for high school students

July 7, 2025 2 min

This summer marked the 11th year of the ��ý Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Medical Academy; a program aimed at inspiring the next generation of health care professionals.

��ý's nationally ranked BSN to DNP program student earning their degree online and in clinical setting.

Rankings and Recognition

��ý’s online BSN to DNP program ranked No. 2 nationally by AllNurses.com

June 30, 2025 4 min

Nationally ranked No. 2, OHIO’s online BSN to DNP helps practicing nurses advance their careers, step into leadership roles, expand skills, and earn a top practice-focused doctorate in nursing.Ran

Announcements

��ý Golf Course temporarily closed due to construction

June 27, 2025 1 min

The ��ý Golf Course will be fully closed from Monday, June 30 to Thursday, July 3, and again from Monday, July 7 to Thursday July 10.

Theme Parks

A battle for Orlando: Theme parks expert Beth Novak weighs in on the opening of Universal’s Epic Universe

June 26, 2025 7 min

Theme park lovers rejoice! A new theme park has opened in Orlando and rumor has it it's pretty epic. But how does this new Universal park compete with the other major parks in Orlando?

Former HCOM Dean Barbara Ross-Lee speaks to Class of 2025 graduates

Commencement

Former Heritage College Dean Barbara Ross-Lee calls on graduates to meet the challenges of modern medicine

June 25, 2025 4 min

At an event recognizing students who have overcome barriers to earn their medical degrees, Barbara Ross-Lee, a pioneer in osteopathic medicine, asked graduates to confront challenges in health care.

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