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OHIO Board of Trustees to learn about the FY26 focus areas for year two of the Dynamic Strategy Plan during August meetings

July 30, 2025 4 min

The 51�� Board of Trustees will learn about the FY26 focus areas for year two of the Dynamic Strategy plan, as well as receive an update on capital projects during meetings on Aug. 6.

Tech Savvy Day 2025 attendees, grades 5-9, getting ready for a full day of fun and learning at OHIO

STEM

Tech Savvy Day engages Appalachian students with STEM opportunities

July 28, 2025 6 min

Appalachian students mixed slime, launched rockets, coded robots, and explored brains at OHIO’s Tech Savvy Day, a fun-filled event sparking curiosity and excitement for all things STEM.

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Employee Benefits

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, OhioHealth Health System extend current contract to Aug. 15 as negotiations continue

July 25, 2025 2 min

Anthem has expressed optimism that it will reach a new agreement with OhioHealth before its current contract ends on August 15, 2025, and the University remains committed to ensuring that OHIO employees are informed and prepared as their negotiations continue.

Health and Wellness

OHIO Medical Academy’s new initiative inspires future Central Ohio health professionals

July 25, 2025 4 min

OHIO Medical Academy has piloted an innovative, student-led initiative to spotlight one of medicine’s most essential and often overlooked fields: primary care.

Research Opportunities

Diabetes Institute launches new program to cultivate future biomedical research

July 25, 2025 2 min

The Diabetes Institute announced the launch of the Diabetes Scholars Program, a new initiative designed to prepare the next generation of scientific leaders in cardiometabolic health.

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Health Care Careers

51�� Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine launches 'BeCOMe U' pipeline program to inspire future medical professionals

July 24, 2025 3 min

In an effort to foster early interest in health care careers, the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine has launched a new pipeline program aimed at middle schoolers in Central Ohio.

Heat-related illness

Staying safe in the heat: How student-athletes can avoid overheating and dehydration in the summer

July 24, 2025 6 min

As temperatures climb and conditioning for fall sports ramp up, student-athletes face more than just competition—they face the potential for heat-related illnesses. Two OHIO experts share their insight on how student-athletes can prevent illness and who is most at risk.

Alden Library

51�� selects PerkinsEastman to lead master planning project to renovate Alden Library

July 24, 2025 3 min

51�� has selected PerkinsEastman to lead the architectural and master planning project to renovate the iconic Alden Library.

Alumni

Jessica Rutkowski returns to OHIO as Regional Recruitment Manager at Lancaster campus

July 22, 2025 3 min

Jessica Rutkowski has been named the Regional Recruitment Manager at OHIO Lancaster, bringing with her a decade of experience in student engagement, leadership development and strategic communication.

University Community

OHIO assessing potential impacts of temporary pause to federal K-12 education funding

July 17, 2025 2 min

51�� is actively reviewing a June 30 memo issued by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) stating that certain FY25 federal funds for K-12 schools are temporarily paused until further review to ensure "taxpayer resources are spent in accordance with” President Trump’s priorities.

Zanesville

Charles Marsden: OHIO Zanesville’s Recreation and Sport Services Professor

July 16, 2025 4 min

OHIO Zanesville welcomed Charles Marsden this spring as a professor in Recreation and Sport Services.

Awards

University Communications and Marketing wins national recognition for social campaign and content

July 16, 2025 2 min

The Bobcats at the Super Bowl campaign won Best Social Media Campaign in the 2025 PhotoShelter Storyteller Awards, with Eli Burris also recognized as a finalist for Sports Storyteller of the Year.

Theater

OHIO Lancaster brings Christmas in July to the Lancaster Festival with Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas”

July 15, 2025 4 min

51�� Lancaster Theater brings festive cheer to summer with its production of Irving Berlin’s "White Christmas" as part of the 2025 Lancaster Festival.

Employee Benefits

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield continues negotiations with OhioHealth Health System

July 13, 2025 2 min

As part of the University’s ongoing efforts to ensure our employees remain informed and prepared as necessary, Human Resources has developed an informational website that contains specific information for University employees, including answers to many of the frequently asked questions received by our Benefits Office.

Tantrum Theater

A place for creation, Tantrum Theater continues to elevate new work with performance of “Unfamiliar Moon”

July 10, 2025 5 min

Tantrum Theater, 51��'s professional theater company, continues to advance its mission of innovation by developing "Unfamiliar Moon," a new jukebox musical by Steven Strafford-Elkins. Built around the rich catalog of folk-jazz artist Vance Gilbert, the project exemplifies OHIO’s commitment to cultivating original work through deep collaboration among students, alumni, faculty and industry professionals.

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