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Experiential Learning

Applications now open for Experiential Learning Funds

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

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Forever OHIO

OHIO grows enrollment to more than 30,000, including more than 8,000 new students

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University total enrollment grew nearly four percent again this fall with 8,195 new students enrolling across our eight campuses and OHIO Online, including our largest, most high-achieving freshman class to date.

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Warm Welcomes

Becoming Bobcats: BSO welcomes a new class

With help from across the University, Bobcat Student Orientation brought more than 10,000 students and family members to campus this year, delivering an "amazing experience."

The members of Air Force ROTC Detachment 650 stand in front of Cutler Hall on the College Green
Student Success

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University’s AFROTC Detachment 650 sets new standard

Air Force ROTC Detachment 650 at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University has reached unprecedented heights, celebrating a series of historic accomplishments that showcase the commitment and talent of its cadets and cadre.

ExLibris Alma logo 2025
OHIO Announcements

University Libraries welcomes Ex Libris Alma as its new system platform

University Libraries’ new system, Ex Libris Alma, allows for a smoother and more modern platform for the OHIO community.

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Alumni

Seth Southers built career foundation at OHIO Chillicothe

Seth Southers, a recent graduate of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University Chillicothe, is already applying his education in a meaningful way—supporting global operations at Kenworth as a quality intern.

OHIO community members speak together while gathered around a table at the Community Engagement Symposium
OHIO Events

OHIO announces call for proposals for 2025 Community and Place-Based Engagement Symposium

The Center for Community Engagement invites students, faculty, staff and community partners to submit proposals for the Engage OHIO 2025: Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University’s Community Engagement and Place-Based Symposium.

Marty Conley speaks at the dedication ceremony outside of the Quinn Chapel AME Church
Community Engagement

Honoring the past, shaping the future: OHIO alumnus leads efforts to preserve Underground Railroad sites

Two Ironton sites were added to the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom as part of a regional initiative led by OHIO graduate Marty Conley to preserve local Underground Railroad history.

Alumni Gateway
Academic Achievement

OHIO announces spring semester 2025 student academic achievement lists

OHIO is proud to recognize and celebrate the academic achievements of more than 11,100 students who officially qualified for the President’s, Provost’s or Dean’s Lists, across all of OHIO’s campuses, for spring semester 2025.

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Building Bobcat Success

Building Bobcat Success: Competencies for Career Development Canvas module helps OHIO students prepare for their careers

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University students now have the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience that will help them in their job search and careers through the Building Bobcat Success Program.

Aerial view of the Athens campus with the Hocking River on one side and rolling Appalachian hills on the other
Annual Awards

Celebrating University achievements

OHIO's annual awards honor outstanding students, faculty and staff.

Brittany Hodgson, female with blonde hair wearing a black blazer
Alumni Success

OHIO alumna Brittany Hodgson wins national recognition for handcrafted patriotic book

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University alumna Brittany Hodgson earned third place in the NSDAR American Heritage Contest for her handcrafted book inspired by the theme Memorial Continental Hall.

Community Engaged Scholars in a public school classroom
Community Service

Community Engaged Scholars Program accepting applicants for fall 2025

The Center for Community Engagement (CCE) is now recruiting faculty for the 2025 Fall Community Engaged Scholars Program. The program is a professional development training on community engagement, a high impact practice of experiential learning.

Two OHIO graduates in cap and gown celebrate after walking across the stage at Spring Commencement
Forever OHIO

OHIO celebrates the Class of 2025

Family members and friends cheered loudly and proudly for their Bobcats at the Spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies in the Convocation Center and at special events on the Athens and regional campuses.

Mary Brady
Class of 2025

Social work graduate honored with Spirit of Southern Award

Social work graduate and Spirit of Southern award recipient Mary Brady turns personal challenges into purpose after earning her degree and passing the Licensed Social Worker exam.

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