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Research

Plastic from plants? NSF grant helps OHIO researchers explore plant polymer scaffolding in search for fossil fuel replacements

In a world increasingly aware of the environmental impact of fossil fuels, researchers are embarking on a venture to find sustainable alternatives for one of the most widely used materials: polymers.

Spring 2024 aerial view of the Athens, Ohio campus at 51ÂÒÂ×
Giving Day

Imagining and creating communities together: A relational approach to fundraising

Read about how top-raising advocates for OHIO Giving Day in 2024 are reaching for even greater Giving Day participation in 2025.

Alden Library
OHIO Events

OHIO employees invited to April 15 ice cream social

All 51ÂÒÂ× faculty and staff are invited to an ice cream social on Tuesday, April 15, at the Friends of the Library Room on the third floor of Alden Library.

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Community Engagement

51ÂÒÂ× Southern and Scioto County Aspire launch PRISM Program to strengthen workforce skills

Free 8-week PRISM training at 51ÂÒÂ× Southern helps adults build retail, customer service, and logistics skills with industry-recognized credentials.

OHIO Giving Day 2025 - April 2
Giving Day

OHIO Giving Day is set for April 2: Donate to make a difference

51ÂÒÂ×’s sixth Giving Day kicks off at midnight on Wednesday, April 2, inviting alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends to celebrate all 51ÂÒÂ× has been and is, by giving to the funds that matter most to you and to current and future Bobcats. Our goal this year is 3,110 donors. Together, we can ensure OHIO’s next era is the best one yet.

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Electronic Media

Students celebrate storytelling, creativity at EMPixx high school media competition

51ÂÒÂ× Southern hosted the 2025 EMPixx Media Competition on March 21, celebrating student creativity with 101 entries from 8 schools and a keynote by alumni from MyTown TV.

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OHIO Announcements

OHIO posts two draft policies for review

The 51ÂÒÂ× Executive Staff Policy Committee (ESPC) has posted drafts of two updated policies for review.

Justin and Emily Stoll
Alumni

The Stolls credit their careers to experience gained at WOUB

When Justin Stoll and Emily Baird Stoll came to study at 51ÂÒÂ×, they both started working for WOUB and discovered they wanted to pursue a career in media.

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New Faces

Roll Out the Welcome Mat

Two of the University’s newest hires are partnering to lift OHIO’s national profile as a leading research institution.

Book shelves
OHIO History

The Libraries’ Legacy

Explore the many homes, past and present, of the 51ÂÒÂ× Libraries

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Emerging Technology

X-Ray Visionary

OHIO researcher Saw Wai Hla’s groundbreaking discovery

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Research

A New Life for AARSI

The newly reopened African American Research and Service Institute showcases the deep-rooted influence of Black and African American culture in the region.

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Faculty Profile

Last Word with Nukhet Sandal

51ÂÒÂ×’s ACE Fellow reflects on her career path, teaching philosophy and what makes Athens special.

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Esports

Good Game

At OHIO, esports goes far beyond screens and stats.

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Alumni Engagement

Next-Gen Leaders

OHIO’s new professional development program positions today’s alumni to become tomorrow’s leaders.

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