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Student Leaders

Nominate an OHIO student or student organization for a Leadership Award

51ĀŅĀ× is now accepting nominations and applications for the 43rd Annual Leadership Awards.

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Alumni

Between art and service: The design work of Justin Herman opens at OHIO’s VisCom Focus Gallery

Ā School of Visual Communication alumnus Justin Herman has helped shape the visual language of modern culture—from MTV promos and Paramount branding to animated collaborations with hip-hop legends.Ā 

President Lori Stewart Gonzalez speaks before a large crowd, and underneath international flags and the word OHIO at the SISAL Dinner
International Education

51ĀŅĀ× launches School of International Studies and Languages with global celebration

The school unites four internationally focused units in the College of Arts and Sciences: the Center for International Studies, the Department of Linguistics, the Department of Modern Languages, and the Ohio Program of Intensive English.

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Dedicated Faculty

New faculty member brings passion for teaching to OHIO Southern

With two decades of classroom experience, Melody Craft helps OHIO Southern students discover their purpose as future teachers and community leaders.

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Forever OHIO

Marching 110 to perform special ā€˜Homecoming anthem’ written, produced by 110 alumni

Earlier this week, a few Marching 110 alumni published a song about their love for all things Athens, the 110, and OHIO Homecoming.

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OHIO on TV

Alumna provides inspiration for on-screen Bobcat in ā€˜The Office’ spinoff

To prepare for his role on the new show ā€œThe Paper,ā€ actor Domhnall Gleeson shadowed OHIO alumna Riley Runnells. Her experience helped inform his character, a newspaper editor who is also a Bobcat alumnus.

Ryan Stillwell is shown in his Commencement robe and cap while standing outside at 51ĀŅĀ×
Alumni Success

OHIO graduate applies MSSR degree to job in power industry

Ryan Stillwell attended classes from Shreveport, Louisiana, 974 miles from OHIO’s Baker University Center. But even while virtual, he was able to make lasting connections with his peers and mentors.

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Community Partnerships

Future teachers, community leaders: Inside 51ĀŅĀ×’s Rural Teacher Corps

51ĀŅĀ×’s Rural Teacher Corps prepares future educators to serve and strengthen Appalachian communities through place-based learning and community partnerships.

Nikki Wood and other OHIO graduates take a selfie while wearing Commencement caps and robes and standing next to the Convocation Center.
Alumni Success

Internship experience is rewarding, leads to full-time position

Nikki Wood spent the summer in Chillicothe as an intern with the city through a program with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) and in partnership with the Voinovich School.

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Visiting artists

Urban Bush Women bring ā€œBOLDā€ workshops to School of Dance First Year Performance Guarantee program

The OHIO School of Dance welcomed Urban Bush Women, a dynamic Brooklyn-based, Black women-led dance-theater company, for a powerful residency from Sept. 24–27. Their presence brought fresh energy and inspiration, aligning with the school's mission of fostering community and artistic growth.

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Alumni

A Full-Circle Moment

Nearly 30 years after graduating, an indie rock artist performs in Athens once more.

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Faculty Profile

Last Word with Josh Antonuccio

OHIO’s music mogul reflects on his successful career, diverse interests and passion for teaching.

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Experiential Learning

Live from Athens

Student-led sports broadcasting gives Bobcats a front-row seat to real-world experience—and a fast track to professional success.

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Faculty News

New Faculty to Fuel Research

Meet the 12 faculty who joined 51ĀŅĀ× this fall to help inform its research future.

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Faculty Research

Understanding the Past

New discoveries by OHIO researchers are changing history as we know it.

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