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Ellis Hall is surrounded by colorful trees while snow falls on OHIO's College Green

OHIO announces fall semester 2025 student academic achievement lists

December 23, 2025 2 min

51�� is proud to recognize and celebrate the academic achievements of every student who has qualified for the President’s, Provost’s or Dean’s Lists, across all of OHIO’s campuses, for fall semester 2025.

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Alumni Leaders

OHIO Southern graduate DJ Rymer turns service into a way of life

December 19, 2025 9 min

First-generation OHIO Southern alumnus D.J. Rymer turns a family story of loss, hard work and community support into a life of public service on both sides of the Ohio River.

Student Success

Field placement prepares OHIO Chillicothe student for social work career

December 19, 2025 5 min

Ethan Clark’s desire to serve others led him to pursue a degree in social work at 51�� Chillicothe. Now, as he completes his senior practicum, Clark is turning his passion for helping others into a profession.

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OHIO Community

Debunking myths about cybersecurity

December 19, 2025 1 min

While cybersecurity is very important to students, faculty and staff, there are a lot of myths about it.

Fallout 76

Athens and OHIO goes post-apocalyptic in new Fallout 76 game

December 19, 2025 4 min

For Bobcats playing the latest Fallout 76 expansion, whether they’re 51�� game development students or longtime fans of the game, the experience can feel a little like inception.

Campus beauty

Snow U ❄️ Snow Yeah!

December 18, 2025 2 min

The most beautiful college campus looks even better under a blanket of snow, and inspired us to wax poetic.

Alden Library and the trees and sidewalks are covered in snow

OHIO Announcements

Help University Libraries + get free books

December 18, 2025 3 min

To create additional teaching, research and learning spaces for students and faculty, Ohio University Libraries is parting ways with approximately 300,000 books and journal issues.

Medical Education

Jennifer Gwilym, D.O., appointed interim senior dean of the Heritage College

December 17, 2025 3 min

51��’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine has announced the appointment of Jennifer Gwilym, D.O., as interim senior dean, effective Dec. 16.

OHIO students and staff from Housing and Residence Life pose for a group photo while holding their awards

Student Awards

Housing student leaders earn regional honors

December 17, 2025 2 min

Residence hall student leaders from 51�� earned multiple awards at the Central Atlantic Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls Regional Leadership Conference.

Green and white streamers explode over the 2025 fall Commencement ceremony

Milestones

(Snow)caps and gowns

December 17, 2025 3 min

OHIO celebrated Fall Commencement under a wintry sky, as loved ones gathered to cheer for our newest batch of Bobcat alumni.

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Medical Education

Medical Education Associateship program shapes students at the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

December 17, 2025 5 min

For many first-year medical students, one of the earliest sources of reassurance comes not from faculty, but from peers just a few steps ahead of them serving as Medical Education Associates.

Ohio Athletics

51�� Head Football Coach Brian Smith relieved of his duties

December 17, 2025 1 min

Interim head coach John Hauser will continue to lead 51�� football as the Bobcats take on the University of Nevada Las Vegas Rebels in the 2025 Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl.

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Emerging Tech

At the intersection of AI, gaming and diplomacy: Jeff Kuhn’s global reach

December 17, 2025 5 min

When Jeff Kuhn steps off a plane in Morocco, Saudi Arabia or Mongolia, he isn’t just representing himself. He is representing 51�� and a global community of educators trying to make sense of rapid technological change.

Alumni

Scripps College engages alumni across generations through dual advisory councils

December 17, 2025 6 min

The Scripps College of Communication is strengthening its connection to alumni through two advisory councils that bring a wide range of professional experience, industry insight and generational perspective to the dean’s office. Together, the Dean’s Advisory Council and the Young Alumni Council offer guidance that reflects both long-term industry trends and the realities of early-career life in rapidly shifting communication fields.

Streaming

What Netflix’s bid for Warner Bros. could mean for Hollywood and consumers

December 16, 2025 8 min

Netflix’s potential bid for Warner Bros. has ignited fears about consolidation, creativity and the future of Hollywood. College of Business expert Jacob Hiler talks on how the deal may fundamentally reshape the industry and the impacts and motivations you may not be thinking about.

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