OHIO News Latest Stories / en OHIO researcher co-authors new study showing pterosaurs and birds evolved flight-ready brains in different ways /news/2025/11/ohio-researcher-co-authors-new-study-showing-pterosaurs-birds-evolved-flight-ready A new study published in Current Biology, co-authored by Lawrence Witmer, now sheds light on how pterosaurs evolved the neurological structures required for powered flight. November 26, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/11/ohio-researcher-co-authors-new-study-showing-pterosaurs-birds-evolved-flight-ready Voinovich School Advisory Board member brings wealth of banking experience /news/2025/11/voinovich-school-advisory-board-member-brings-wealth-banking-experience Mike Adelman, president and CEO of the ĢƵ Bankers League, got his start in public service while completing his master’s degree in public administration at OHIO, where he also earned his undergraduate degree. November 26, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/11/voinovich-school-advisory-board-member-brings-wealth-banking-experience Be aware of IT security while traveling /news/2025/11/be-aware-it-security-while-traveling All members of the OHIO community who are traveling during the holiday season are reminded that traveling abroad may present additional cybersecurity risks related to the thefts of devices and data. November 26, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/11/be-aware-it-security-while-traveling Athena Cinema kicks off season of giving with 13th annual Holiday Film Series /news/2025/11/athena-cinema-kicks-season-giving-13th-annual-holiday-film-series The Athena Cinema will support Athens’ food pantries and provide low-cost family screenings for the community as it kicks off its annual Holiday Film Series beginning Friday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. November 25, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/11/athena-cinema-kicks-season-giving-13th-annual-holiday-film-series Kenny G brings smooth jazz holiday magic to OHIO on Dec. 8 /news/2025/11/kenny-g-brings-smooth-jazz-holiday-magic-ohio-dec-8 On Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m., the renowned saxophonist Kenny G will bring The Miracles of Holiday and Hits Tour 2025 to the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. November 25, 2025 Sophia Rooksberry /news/2025/11/kenny-g-brings-smooth-jazz-holiday-magic-ohio-dec-8 Community takes center stage as OHIO Lancaster and local partners bring the musical “Annie” to life this December /news/2025/11/community-takes-center-stage-ohio-lancaster-local-partners-bring-musical-annie-life Blending the strengths of students, local actors and seasoned theatre volunteers, OHIO Lancaster is partnering to bring "Annie" to the stage through collective artistry and camaraderie. The result is a heartfelt production shaped by the voices and talents of the entire Lancaster theatre community. November 25, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/11/community-takes-center-stage-ohio-lancaster-local-partners-bring-musical-annie-life University Libraries appoints Chris Vidas as assistant dean for content and access /news/2025/11/university-libraries-appoints-chris-vidas-assistant-dean-content-access University Libraries is pleased to announce the new assistant dean for content and access, effective Feb. 16, 2026. November 25, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/11/university-libraries-appoints-chris-vidas-assistant-dean-content-access Snowflakes, soldiers, and sugar plums: 'The Nutcracker' returns to OHIO Eastern /news/2025/11/snowflakes-soldiers-sugar-plums-nutcracker-returns-ohio-eastern Celebrate the holidays at ĢƵ University Eastern with "The Nutcracker," performed by Oglebay Institute’s Youth Ballet Company on Thursday, Dec, 11. Tickets are available online or at the door. November 25, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/11/snowflakes-soldiers-sugar-plums-nutcracker-returns-ohio-eastern 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