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Donors support the arts and honor family through their philanthropy

October 6, 2025 5 min

Dave and Cathy Levy wanted to back the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts Capital Project—and with a little help, found an opportunity that was almost too perfect to believe.

Experiential Learning

New season, new faces for 51�� Mock Trial Team

October 6, 2025 3 min

The 51�� Mock Trial Team begins its 2025–2026 season with 26 new and returning members preparing for the Scarlet and Gray Invitational at The Ohio State University. The team continues to provide hands-on courtroom experience through the American Mock Trial Association, tackling this season’s fictional murder case with high expectations and strong leadership.

A view of Cutler Hall from College Green

Moving OHIO Forward

OHIO launches Innovation and Efficiency Awards, aims to increase financial flexibility and stability

October 5, 2025 3 min

New program aims to inspire employees across all campuses to embrace a culture of continuous improvement in order to build a stronger, more efficient and more mission-focused University.

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Study Abroad

Study abroad builds leadership, confidence for OHIO student in Panama

October 3, 2025 6 min

Social work student Caleb Buck traveled from Zanesville to Panama with help from the Gilman Scholarship, expanding his worldview and career possibilities.

Candice Rios Wenmoth speaks at Passion Works Studio

The OHIO Experience

From classroom to community: COMS 4050 builds bridges using storytelling

October 3, 2025 5 min

A new take on an event planning course in 51��’s Scripps College of Communication is giving students a chance to put classroom theory into practice while building meaningful connections with the Athens community.

Graduate research

Ph.D. student Milad Azarm helps rewrite theater history with groundbreaking research

October 3, 2025 4 min

Milad Azarm has resided in Athens less than four years but has already made a lasting impact on the town’s theatrical community and the academic world.

Healthy OHIO

Online scheduling now open for biometric health screenings on all campuses

October 3, 2025 3 min

Healthy OHIO is offering health screenings facilitated by the 51�� School of Nursing and online scheduling is now open.

Geology is rooted in hands-on exploration. Advance your earth science career with 51��'s online Master of Science in Geological Sciences through OHIO Online.

OHIO Online

Online geology degrees: How modern technology is shaping geology careers today

October 3, 2025 8 min

From drones to data to discovery, geology is high-tech. OHIO’s online MS in Geological Sciences gives professionals and educators applied training to study Earth in new ways.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Cybersecurity Awareness Month events include Coffee Chat, virtual games, competition

October 3, 2025 2 min

All members of the OHIO Community are invited to enter the CyberMania competition, join the Coffee Chat, play the virtual games and learn how to authenticate to University services without passwords.

Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's September 2025 Newsmakers

October 3, 2025 3 min

51�� recognized Mario Grijalva, Gaurav Bansal and Christine Bhat as September 2025 Faculty Newsmakers.

Student Success

51�� aligns university-wide student success, experience, achievement efforts in the Office of Student Success and Academic Innovation

October 3, 2025 7 min

The Office of Student Success and Academic Innovation unites student-focused initiatives to strengthen retention, enhance academic achievement, and expand curricular innovation across all OHIO colleges and campuses.

McDavis Hall

Legacy in Brick: OHIO honors the impact of President Emeritus Roderick J. and Deborah McDavis

October 2, 2025 5 min

51�� celebrated the legacy of President Emeritus Roderick J. McDavis with a special cornerstone event recognizing his lasting impact as the institution’s 20th president. The event included a lecture from McDavis, a tour of the future McDavis Hall and a reception honoring his student-centered leadership.

OHIO students and IGS Energy representatives sit at tables and listen to a speaker during the Etiquette Dinner in the Walter Hall Rotunda

Student Experiences

OHIO students refine professional skills at annual Etiquette Dinner

October 2, 2025 4 min

The event was made possible through sponsorship from IGS Energy, a leading sustainable energy provider headquartered in Ohio. Representatives from the company also actively engaged with students at the event.

An image of two shirts, one long-sleeved and one short-sleeved, with the Attack Cat image and the words 100 Years of the Bobcat - 51��

Forever OHIO

Celebrate 100 Years of the Bobcat and support student experience

October 2, 2025 2 min

The 100 Years of the Bobcat T-shirt and sweatshirt are available by preorder now, and the proceeds will help to fund student internships.

Research

Study reveals shifts in job and leisure satisfaction before retirement