OHIO News Latest Stories / en How WOUB Public Media’s editor-in-chief helps OHIO students find purpose /news/2025/09/how-woub-public-medias-editor-chief-helps-ohio-students-find-purpose 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. September 12, 2025 Andrea Lewis, BFA '97 /news/2025/09/how-woub-public-medias-editor-chief-helps-ohio-students-find-purpose Applications now open for Experiential Learning Funds /news/2025/09/applications-now-open-experiential-learning-funds Undergraduate students, faculty and staff from all OHIO campuses are invited to apply for Experiential Learning funding for upcoming opportunities.  September 12, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/09/applications-now-open-experiential-learning-funds Exploring Native American history in the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Valley /news/2025/09/exploring-native-american-history-ohio-valley Explore the legacies of Chief Blue Jacket and Tecumseh at OHIO Southern Nov. 14, 9 a.m.–noon. This special event will be part of Native American Heritage Month and America 250 Lawrence County. September 12, 2025 Sarah Simmons /news/2025/09/exploring-native-american-history-ohio-valley Bethany Spurrier named director of Office of Sponsored Programs /news/2025/09/bethany-spurrier-named-director-office-sponsored-programs Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University’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. September 12, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/09/bethany-spurrier-named-director-office-sponsored-programs Cybersecurity Awareness Month begins Oct. 1 /news/2025/09/cybersecurity-awareness-month-begins-oct-1 This October, all members of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University community are invited to celebrate the 22nd annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month. September 12, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/09/cybersecurity-awareness-month-begins-oct-1 OHIO community invited to Sept. 20 memorial service for Richard Brackin /news/2025/09/ohio-community-invited-sept-20-memorial-service-richard-brackin The family of former Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University faculty member Dr. Richard Keith Brackin invites the OHIO community to a memorial service in his honor on Sept. 20. September 12, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/09/ohio-community-invited-sept-20-memorial-service-richard-brackin Erica Neal joins OHIO Eastern, Zanesville campuses as assistant professor of instruction in education /news/2025/09/erica-neal-joins-ohio-eastern-zanesville-campuses-assistant-professor-instruction 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. September 12, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/09/erica-neal-joins-ohio-eastern-zanesville-campuses-assistant-professor-instruction Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University Libraries announces new Zero Cost Textbook Program /news/2025/09/ohio-university-libraries-announces-new-zero-cost-textbook-program 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. September 12, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/09/ohio-university-libraries-announces-new-zero-cost-textbook-program Scripps student exhibits spotlight history and innovation /news/2025/09/scripps-student-exhibits-spotlight-history-innovation Two new exhibits on view this month on Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University’s campus showcase the wide range of work being done by students in the School of Visual Communication in Scripps College of Communication from digging into archives to experimenting with new technology. September 11, 2025 Andrea Lewis, BFA '97 /news/2025/09/scripps-student-exhibits-spotlight-history-innovation A great day to be a Bobcat: OHIO triumphs in home opener against West Virginia /news/2025/09/great-day-be-bobcat-ohio-triumphs-home-opener-against-west-virginia It was a day to remember at Peden Stadium, as Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University defeated West Virginia before a large and loud crowd. Fans of the Bobcats and Mountaineers enjoyed the beautiful weather, amazing bands and a perfect day in Athens. September 11, 2025 Photos by Ben Siegel and Skylar Seavey /news/2025/09/great-day-be-bobcat-ohio-triumphs-home-opener-against-west-virginia