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Mario Grijalva
Faculty Research

The ride of a lifetime: Researcher Mario Grijalva brings Chagas Disease awareness to the road

November 24, 2025 8 min

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.
An OHIO representative holds the Impact Award while standing in front of a media wall that says NADO
Community Impact

OHIOā€™s Voinovich School honored with 2025 Impact Award from National Association of Development Organizations

November 24, 2025 3 min

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 Ohio.
The West Green at 51ĀŅĀ× is covered in snow on a January day
Winter Break Closure

51ĀŅĀ× to close Dec. 25 for annual Winter Break Closure; reopen Jan. 3

November 24, 2025 1 min

To recognize and reward the contributions of employees on all campuses and centers, 51ĀŅĀ× closes for Winter Break each year.
An overview image of Fall Commencement 2023 in the Convocation Center
OHIO Community

Volunteers needed for Fall Commencement

November 21, 2025 1 min

51ĀŅĀ× is looking for volunteers to support the Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 13, in the Convocation Center.

The colorful hills of fall surround OHIO's Athens campus
OHIO Research

Office of Research Development offers wide range of services, resources to OHIO faculty

November 21, 2025 1 min

The Office of Research Development (ORD) assists 51ĀŅĀ× faculty with a variety of services and also offers a weekly, virtual, drop-in office hour for questions and assistance.
OHIO's College Green is shown with snow on the tree branches and bushes on a cool November day
OHIO Community

Cybersecurity awareness: Be safe when doing holiday shopping

November 21, 2025 1 min

As we enter the holiday season, itā€™s important for all members of the 51ĀŅĀ× community to stay safe and to be cybersmart while doing holiday shopping.

Russ College of Engineering hosts an AI workshop in August 2025
AI and machine learning

Engineering faculty drive AI innovation as 51ĀŅĀ× earns top quantum research honor

November 21, 2025 5 min

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.
Baker University Center is surrounded by colorful trees on a Fall day
OHIO Events

OHIO to hold ā€˜University Updatesā€™ event on Dec. 3

November 21, 2025 1 min

51ĀŅĀ× President Lori Stewart Gonzalez will host the next ā€œUniversity Updatesā€ event on Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 1-2 p.m. in the Baker University Center Theater.Ā 
The OHIO and Chubu mascots are shown at Chubu University
Global Partners

Call for proposals for OHIOā€“Chubu University Faculty Research Collaboration Grants

November 21, 2025 4 min

This program advances internationally engaged research by supporting new and expanding collaborations between 51ĀŅĀ× faculty and colleagues at Chubu University in Japan.
Trees with colorful Fall leaves surround a brock pathway at 51ĀŅĀ×
OHIO Announcements

Clery Act compliance realigned to University Compliance

November 21, 2025 1 min

This change strengthens OHIOā€™s commitment to aligning compliance responsibilities with the Universityā€™s broader risk management and assurance strategies.
The word "OHIO" with snowflakes on the letters
OHIO Events

Annual Winter Employee Appreciation Event on Dec. 3

November 21, 2025 1 min

51ĀŅĀ× President Lori Stewart Gonzalez will host OHIOā€™s annual Winter Employee Appreciation Event on Wednesday, Dec. 3 to honor the hard work and dedication of our faculty and staff.
Computers in the foreground and a wall with "welcome to the esports arena" in the background.
Esports

Beyond the game: redefining esports careers

November 20, 2025 3 min

As digital entertainment surges worldwide, esports has rapidly become one of the most dynamic career landscapes.

51ĀŅĀ×'s Athens Campus is covered with light snow in this aerial image
OHIO Announcements

51ĀŅĀ× Press to hold winter holiday book sale

November 20, 2025 3 min

Once again this year, 51ĀŅĀ× Press will offer the OHIO community a 40% discount off of its books, in all formats.
Science CafƩ - Wednesday, Dec. 3, 5 p.m., Baker Center Front Room - How to Bend Minds: OU, VR and the FBI - Presented by Eric R. Williams, Sponsored by the Research Division and Sigma XI
OHIO Events

Learn ā€˜How to Bend Minds: OU, VR and the FBIā€™ at Dec. 3 Science CafĆ©

November 20, 2025 2 min

51ĀŅĀ× Professor Eric Williams will lead the next Science CafĆ© presentation on Wednesday, Dec. 3, beginning at 5 p.m. in the Baker University Center Front Room.
Students present at the Visual Discovery Conference
Global learning

Visual Discovery Conference expands global storytelling and cultural exchange

November 20, 2025 5 min

The Visual Discovery Conference isnā€™t a typical academic workshop. Itā€™s a five-day cultural exchange where design students and faculty from universities around the world collaborate to tell visual stories rooted in the identity of a host city.
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