OHIO News Latest Stories / en ĢƵ University to close Dec. 25 for annual Winter Break Closure; reopen Jan. 3 /news/2025/11/ohio-university-close-dec-25-annual-winter-break-closure-reopen-jan-3 To recognize and reward the contributions of employees on all campuses and centers, ĢƵ University closes for Winter Break each year. November 24, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/11/ohio-university-close-dec-25-annual-winter-break-closure-reopen-jan-3 The ride of a lifetime: Researcher Mario Grijalva brings Chagas Disease awareness to the road /news/2025/11/ride-lifetime-researcher-mario-grijalva-brings-chagas-disease-awareness-road Mario Grijalva traded his lab coat for a motorcycle and rode 18,000 miles across South America to uncover how people really understand and experience Chagas disease. Along the way, he turned roadside conversations, unexpected adventures and personal stories into a new way of bringing this often-overlooked illness into the spotlight. November 24, 2025 Samantha Pelham Kunz /news/2025/11/ride-lifetime-researcher-mario-grijalva-brings-chagas-disease-awareness-road OHIO Chillicothe alumna Kelly Bolender finds joy in teaching career /news/2025/11/ohio-chillicothe-alumna-kelly-bolender-finds-joy-teaching-career At Buckskin Elementary School in South Salem ĢƵ, Kelly Bolender measures success in fist bumps, letters from former students and the quiet confidence that grows when a child reaches a goal. November 24, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/11/ohio-chillicothe-alumna-kelly-bolender-finds-joy-teaching-career OHIO’s Voinovich School honored with 2025 Impact Award from National Association of Development Organizations /news/2025/11/ohios-voinovich-school-honored-2025-impact-award-national-association-development For the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service, this award reflects the importance of research, leadership and partnership coming together to create positive change in Appalachian ĢƵ. November 24, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/11/ohios-voinovich-school-honored-2025-impact-award-national-association-development Engineering faculty drive AI innovation as ĢƵ University earns top quantum research honor /news/2025/11/engineering-faculty-drive-ai-innovation-ohio-university-earns-top-quantum-research Russ College of Engineering's first Workshop on AI in EECS (WISE) was held Aug. 20, and organized by the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. The goal was simple: bring faculty together to take stock of how AI is reshaping education, research, and economic development, and map out how Russ College can lead in this fast-moving field. November 21, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/11/engineering-faculty-drive-ai-innovation-ohio-university-earns-top-quantum-research OHIO to hold ‘University Updates’ event on Dec.3 /news/2025/11/ohio-hold-university-updates-event-dec-3 ĢƵ University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez will host the next “University Updates” event on Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 1-2 p.m. in the Baker University Center Theater.  November 21, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/11/ohio-hold-university-updates-event-dec-3 Annual Winter Employee Appreciation Event on Dec. 3 /news/2025/11/annual-winter-employee-appreciation-event-dec-3 ĢƵ University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez will host OHIO’s annual Winter Employee Appreciation Event on Wednesday, Dec. 3 to honor the hard work and dedication of our faculty and staff. November 21, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/11/annual-winter-employee-appreciation-event-dec-3 Cybersecurity awareness: Be safe when doing holiday shopping /news/2025/11/cybersecurity-awareness-be-safe-when-doing-holiday-shopping As we enter the holiday season, it’s important for all members of the ĢƵ University community to stay safe and to be cybersmart while doing holiday shopping. November 21, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/11/cybersecurity-awareness-be-safe-when-doing-holiday-shopping Call for proposals for OHIO–Chubu University Faculty Research Collaboration Grants /news/2025/11/call-proposals-ohio-chubu-university-faculty-research-collaboration-grants This program advances internationally engaged research by supporting new and expanding collaborations between ĢƵ University faculty and colleagues at Chubu University in Japan. November 21, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/11/call-proposals-ohio-chubu-university-faculty-research-collaboration-grants Volunteers needed for Fall Commencement /news/2025/11/volunteers-needed-fall-commencement ĢƵ University is looking for volunteers to support the Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 13, in the Convocation Center. November 21, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/11/volunteers-needed-fall-commencement