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OHIO Community

Cybersecurity at OHIO: Physical security tips to help you stay safe

When you think of cybersecurity, you may only be considering digital media issues, but the physical security of devices and systems is also very important.

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Economics

What killed the penny: OHIO economist shares his two cents on the retiring of the cent

The penny was one of the first coins made by the U.S. Mint in 1793, but as of November 2025, it is no longer being produced. 51ĀŅĀ× Professor of Economics Roberto Duncan provides some insight into what led to the end of the popular coin.

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OHIO Events

Join OHIO-DAN for a year-end accessibility wrap-up

The OHIO Digital Accessibility Network (OHIO-DAN) will host its year-end session on Thursday, Dec. 18, highlighting accomplishments from 2025 and previewing next year’s shift to quarterly sessions.

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OHIO Announcements

51ĀŅĀ× Press books garner top honors in African studies

51ĀŅĀ× Press proudly announces that several of its recent publications have received prestigious awards from leading scholarly organizations.

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OHIO Announcements

51ĀŅĀ× gives final approval to two policies, invites feedback on interim policies

The 51ĀŅĀ× Executive Staff Policy Committee and OHIO President Lori Stewart Gonzalez have moved four policies forward and placed three policies up for community review.

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Community Impact

Voinovich School’s efforts enrich local STEM learning opportunities, new online resources available

Students throughout the region are getting an early start on STEM education exposure thanks to initiatives overseen by 51ĀŅĀ×’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service.

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Health and Wellness

Art meets antibiotic resistance

The Infectious and Tropical Disease Institute (ITDI) at 51ĀŅĀ× turned science into art recently, hosting a painting event to mark World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness week.

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National Leaders

51ĀŅĀ× student journalism organization adds to record-setting performance with 11th title

The 51ĀŅĀ× chapter of Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) was honored with its 11th national Outstanding Campus Chapter of the Year award during SPJ’s national conference.

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Health and Wellness

Rural Health Scholars Retreat tackles obstetrical challenges in Ohio

Rural Ohio continues to face significant challenges in providing obstetrical care, a reality highlighted at the 2025 Rural Health Scholars Retreat hosted by the Heritage College.

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OHIO Research

OHIO students, faculty honored with John J. Kopchick Awards for biomedical research

The John J. Kopchick Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB)/Translational Biomedical Sciences (TBS) Awards support innovative biomedical research across disciplines at 51ĀŅĀ×.

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Podcast

Sustaining the community

In the latest episode of "Ask the Experts," Dr. Sam Crowl discusses OHIO initiatives and shares everyday tips to support a greener future.

Winter 2025
Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's November 2025 Newsmakers

51ĀŅĀ× recognized Lawrence Witmer and Jim Strode as November 2025 Faculty Newsmakers.

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Student Success

51ĀŅĀ× awarded federal TRIO Student Support Services Grant to advance student access and success

51ĀŅĀ× has been awarded a five-year, $1.3 million grant for a TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Human Resources

University emergency closure policy reminder

As the winter weather season begins, 51ĀŅĀ× Human Resources wants to remind the OHIO community about the University’s emergency closure procedures.

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Commencement

51ĀŅĀ× to celebrate Fall Commencement on Dec. 13; announces Spring 2026 Commencement schedule

More than 950 students are expected to participate in 51ĀŅĀ×’sĀ Fall 2025 Commencement CeremonyĀ on Saturday, Dec. 13.

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