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Ballard and Thacker
Faculty and student research

A botanical breakthrough: OHIO undergraduate and professor discover several new species of violets in the mountains of Virginia

September 17, 2025 7 min

OHIO senior Collin Thacker, under the mentorship of professor Harvey Ballard, discovered four new species of violets in the mountains of Virginia, including two tucked away in Shenandoah National Park. What started as a summer research job turned into a blooming opportunity to make a lasting mark on botanical science and Thacker's career.
Extreme heat
Heat and aging

As temperatures continue to climb each year, older adults face increased danger from heat

September 16, 2025 5 min

Angela Hillman shares critical insights on how rising temperatures may impact older adults, highlighting the increased health risks and the urgent need for targeted protective measures.

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Community Events

Threads of Gratitude: A Quilts of Valor presentation at OHIO Southern

September 16, 2025 2 min

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ Southern and Material Hugs quilting guild will honor local veterans with Quilts of Valor during Threads of Gratitude: A Veterans Day Tribute
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Exploring academics

Learning communities launched for first-year students

September 16, 2025 4 min

Over 4,400 first-year Bobcats are taking part in 244 Learning Community Seminars this fall, where they are building connections, exploring different areas of academics and experiencing a better transition to OHIO.
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OHIO Events

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ Chillicothe invites community to learn, explore, discover with non-credit workshops

September 15, 2025 2 min

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ Chillicothe invites the community to participate in its Community Education Workshop Series. These non-credit workshops engage participants in fun, hands-on experiences.
»¨¼¾´«Ã½ athletic training residency in pediatrics teaching residents advanced knee ultrasound skills with young patient.
Health and Wellness

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ and OhioHealth launch nation’s first accredited athletic training residency in pediatrics

September 15, 2025 9 min

Licensed athletic trainers now have a more direct path to pediatric expertise through the »¨¼¾´«Ã½, OhioHealth residency program.
The colorful hills of fall surround OHIO's Athens campus
OHIO Research

Bethany Spurrier named director of Office of Sponsored Programs

September 12, 2025 2 min

»¨¼¾´«Ã½â€™s Division of Research and Creative Activity is pleased to announce that Bethany Spurrier has been promoted into the position of director of the Office of Sponsored Programs.

Half Widow I 2024 Wool
Student Success

Q&A:»¨¼¾´«Ã½ MFA Sculptor Tabeena Wani earns international recognition for powerful work

September 12, 2025 4 min

Tabeena Wani has garnered significant national and international acclaim in 2025 for her evocative and culturally grounded work. Her recent recognitions underscore the power of her voice as a Kashmiri artist and the resonance of her work across disciplines and borders.
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OHIO Community

Cybersecurity Awareness Month begins Oct. 1

September 12, 2025 3 min

This October, all members of the »¨¼¾´«Ã½ community are invited to celebrate the 22nd annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Erica Neal
OHIO Community

Erica Neal joins OHIO Eastern, Zanesville campuses as assistant professor of instruction in education

September 12, 2025 3 min

Erica Neal brings classroom and teacher preparation experience to her new role at OHIO and is already being recognized for strengthening partnerships and supporting future educators.
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OHIO Community

OHIO community invited to Sept. 20 memorial service for Richard Brackin

September 12, 2025 1 min

The family of former »¨¼¾´«Ã½ faculty member Dr. Richard Keith Brackin invites the OHIO community to a memorial service in his honor on Sept. 20.
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Sports Administration

Once again, OHIO’s dual-degree sports administration program ranked best in the world

September 12, 2025 4 min

»¨¼¾´«Ã½â€™s dual MBA/MSA sports administration program is regularly named among the world’s best, with eight previous number one rankings bestowed by the international sports business intelligence service SportBusiness.
College Green
Experiential Learning

Applications now open for Experiential Learning Funds

September 12, 2025 2 min

Undergraduate students, faculty and staff from all OHIO campuses are invited to apply for Experiential Learning funding for upcoming opportunities. 

»¨¼¾´«Ã½'s Athens campus in the fall
The OHIO Experience

How WOUB Public Media’s editor-in-chief helps OHIO students find purpose

September 12, 2025 4 min

Atish Baidya, editor-in-chief at WOUB, helps journalism students step into the rush of a working newsroom and discover their strengths through hands-on opportunities.
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OHIO Announcements

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ Libraries announces new Zero Cost Textbook Program

September 12, 2025 2 min

The Zero Cost Textbook Program will lower the cost of higher education for OHIO students by replacing commercial textbooks with Open Educational Resources and library-licensed content.
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