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The buzz around campus: OHIO remains pollinator-friendly with Bee Campus designation

�� recently received the Bee Campus USA designation for a fourth straight year. Through sustainable management of campus grounds, OHIO remains committed to protecting and providing environments for vital pollinator species.

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Study abroad

Food in Sicily students discover the origins of Sicilian pastries and desserts

Through the Food in Sicily program at ��, students can learn about the island's culinary customs while earning six credits. From preparing pesto and biancomangiare to sampling Modica chocolate, students discover how various influences influenced Sicily's famous delicacies.

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Faculty achievements

Faculty Experts Roundup

News from the summer includes travel, awards, published books and international performance.

Jason Trembly speaks with �� President Lori Gonzalez.

Faculty Excellence

Re-engineering waste, building sustainability

At ��, engineering and sustainability go hand-in-hand, powering research that tackles major environmental problems with practical, forward-thinking solutions.

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Dynamic Strategy

Dr. Nukhet Sandal named Interim Associate Vice President for Community Impact at ��

In this role, Sandal will lead the launch of the Center for Community Impact, an initiative designed to align and amplify the University’s outreach, research and partnership efforts.

��’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) nurse practitioner program has been recognized as one of the top NP programs in �� by allnurses.com

Rankings and Recognition

�� nurse practitioner program ranked #3 in �� by Allnurses.com

OHIO’s nurse practitioner program is ranked a top NP program in �� by allnurses.com, preparing RNs with skills, experience, and credentials for high-demand advanced roles.

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Future Medicine

Forever young: OHIO sharpens focus on molecular aging

What if slowing the effects of aging came down to tweaking the smallest building blocks of life? That’s the frontier �� scientists are pushing toward at the newly aligned Institute for Molecular Medicine and Aging.

Paws and Claws Animal Encounters welcomes Bobcat brothers to Bremen, ��

Paws and Claws Animal Encounters, located in the scenic countryside just outside the historic village of Bremen, ��, is celebrating the arrival of two new residents. Bobcat brothers Canyon and Forest have joined the growing family of animals at this unique facility, owned by Sara McClaskey, a 2021 graduate of �� Lancaster.

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Latest Photo Stories

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Becoming Bobcats: BSO welcomes a new class

Honoring the past, embracing the future: A look at Seigfred Hall

Two OHIO graduates in cap and gown celebrate after walking across the stage at Spring Commencement

OHIO celebrates the Class of 2025

�� audiology program 2025 White Coat Ceremony doctoral recipients posing together

Hear they go! White coat ceremony launches clinical year for OHIO audiology doctoral students

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Ask the Experts Podcast

Hear from OHIO's engaging field experts, students and those influenced by thought-provoking subjects and their modern relevance.

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Upcoming Events

Featured Event

August 24

New Student Convocation

All new OHIO students are invited to the New Student Convocation at the Convocation Center to meet and hear from University officials, alumni and more.

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Faculty Experts

It’s the heat AND the humidity: OHIO’s Ryan Fogt discusses record-breaking mugginess of June and July

Nearly half of the U.S. population experienced record heat and humidity in June and July of 2025. �� Professor of Meteorology and climatologist Ryan Fogt discusses the forces behind the uncomfortable conditions.

Faculty Experts

Associate Professor Warren Galbreath named interim chair of ��’s Department of Social Work

A recognized leader in social work education, Warren Galbreath has expanded programs across regional campuses and was instrumental in establishing the Bachelor of Social Work degree at OHIO Eastern.

OHIO Announcements

OHIO’s emergency communications systems to undergo routine testing Friday, Sept. 5

The University periodically tests its emergency communications systems to ensure the notifications are working properly and to help familiarize its campus communities with how they will operate in an emergency.

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Supporting Students

CRM reimplementation to transform Undergraduate Admissions at OHIO

�� has launched a major system reimplementation to make the journey of becoming a Bobcat easier, faster and more intuitive.

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OHIO in the News

Expert Spotlights

Vincent Jungkunz

Jungkunz is an expert in American Politics, White Supremacy, and Law and Society. He has dedicated years developing a theory that can help to better understand white supremacy, privilege and power, culminating in his model, "white by force."

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Kevin Crist

Crist is an expert in air quality, pollution and chemical engineering. He directs ��'s Center for Air Quality in the Russ College of Engineering where he focuses on Appalachia’s air quality and the coal industry.