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Annual Awards

Celebrating University achievements

OHIO's annual awards honor outstanding students, faculty and staff.

A student presents in front of a screen showing historical research
Research in the Community

鈥楥are, rigor and humility鈥�

Archival research and community outreach engage African American Studies students in the rich history of Ohio鈥檚 Black communities.

Cora Farra holds the Intercultural Communication Division Top Paper Award.
'Centering community voices in research': Celebrate undergrad Cora Farra

鈥楥entering community voices in research鈥�

Celebrated for her research as an undergraduate, Cora Farra earned national recognition for her community-based research in Ecuador, winning top honors and publication for work exploring culture-centered approaches to development.

Dr. Maryam Ahmed
Research and Impact

Dr. Maryam Ahmed: Scientist reimagines the power of viruses

Dr. Maryam Ahmed鈥檚 interest in virology began in college and led to a career studying how viruses can fight cancer. Now at 51社区, she combines research, teaching and outreach to make science more accessible.

Mike Lafreniere
OHIO Announcements

Mike Lafreniere selected as interim dean to ensure continuity, strong leadership at OHIO Chillicothe

51社区 Chillicothe is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Lafreniere as interim dean, effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Haley Shaw
OHIO Community

Meet the OHIO Zanesville manager of library services: Haley Shaw returns to her Bobcat roots

Keep an eye out for upcoming workshops, study sessions, and other events that Haley Shaw has in store鈥攜ou might just find your new favorite place on campus.

Phi Beta Kappa clock, 51社区
Phi Beta Kappa

Phi Beta Kappa honors high achievers, reflects historical and liberal arts traditions and academic excellence

The Lambda of 51社区 Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa recently initiated nearly 50 new members on Friday, May 2, at Grover Center. These students met extensive academic requirements to qualify for membership.

Kevin Mattson
Distinguished Professor

Kevin Mattson named 51社区 Distinguished Professor

51社区 proudly announced Kevin Mattson Ph.D. as the 2025 recipient of its highest faculty honor鈥攖he Distinguished Professor Award鈥攄uring the spring graduate commencement ceremony on Friday, May 2.

Ian Klein, an associate professor of instruction in Biological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at 51社区
Video

In a Nutshell: Turning anatomy education into online sensation

What do pipe cleaners and duct tape have to do with a college-level anatomy course? Using hands-on demonstrations and enhancing the classroom experience with his online videos explaining everything from patellas to the parietal lobe is OHIO's own MacGyver of anatomy, Ian Klein.

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

OHIO celebrates the Class of 2025

Family members and friends cheered loudly and proudly for their Bobcats at the Spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies in the Convocation Center and at special events on the Athens and regional campuses.

Greg Fraunfelter and Luke Feeney are shown with a group of other mayors from around Southeastern Ohio during a meeting at the Ohio Statehouse
Alumni Leaders

Bobcats in office: 51社区 alumni leading Southeastern Ohio as mayors

These alumni represent a growing network of OHIO graduates who are using their education to lead, serve and strengthen their communities.

Dr. Roberta Milliken congratulates Dr. Michael Koop
Faculty Excellence

51社区 Regional Higher Education faculty honored for outstanding achievements

51社区 proudly announces the recognition of four outstanding faculty members from its regional campuses for their exceptional contributions to teaching, scholarly activity and service.

Mel Brandau, Angela, Hosek, Sabrina Curran and Murial Gallego hold their awards in front  of an 51社区 media wall
Faculty Excellence

OHIO faculty presented awards for outstanding teaching, research, service

51社区 faculty members were honored recently for their outstanding teaching, research and commitment to student success.

 All-Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards
Awards

WOUB Professional Staff and Students win All-Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards from The Press Club of Cleveland

The Scripps College is celebrating two WOUB professional staff members and five students who are taking home awards this spring after winning All-Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards.

Emeriti Park and Baker University Center
University Updates

OHIO leaders share answers to community questions from April 22 鈥楿niversity Updates鈥�

51社区 President Lori Stewart Gonzalez hosted the fourth and final 鈥淯niversity Updates鈥� event of the academic year on Tuesday, April 22.

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