/ en /news/2025/12/university-community-encouraged-be-safe-while-traveling-around-campus-commencement Those planning to participate in the Dec. 13 Commencement Ceremony on OHIO's Athens campus are encouraged to remain aware of how adverse weather conditions could potentially impact their travel plans. December 12, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/12/university-community-encouraged-be-safe-while-traveling-around-campus-commencement /news/2025/12/retired-nfl-trainer-knows-finding-your-field-makes-all-difference A gift from Todd Toriscelli, BSH ’84, will provide scholarship opportunities for students in the Department of Athletic Training. December 12, 2025 Julia Weber, ’BS 25, MAA ’26 /news/2025/12/retired-nfl-trainer-knows-finding-your-field-makes-all-difference /news/2025/12/bobcat-depot-offers-discounts-ohio-faculty-staff Bobcat Depot would like to remind all ������Ƶ faculty and staff of its standing apparel discount. December 12, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/12/bobcat-depot-offers-discounts-ohio-faculty-staff /news/2025/12/oupd-offer-active-aggressor-training-sessions-during-spring-semester Free to the public, the training sessions are provided each semester to encourage and promote discussion about active aggressor situations. December 12, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/12/oupd-offer-active-aggressor-training-sessions-during-spring-semester /news/2025/12/smartphone-security-tips-securing-your-smartphone In order to help members of the OHIO community keep their information protected, the Information Security Office has put together the Top Five Tips for Securing Smartphones. December 12, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/12/smartphone-security-tips-securing-your-smartphone /news/2025/12/city-athens-provides-home-safety-tips-campus-students-leaving-town-winter-break The City of Athens has provided the following home safety and security tips for community members and off-campus students who are planning to leave Athens at any time during the approaching winter break period. December 11, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/12/city-athens-provides-home-safety-tips-campus-students-leaving-town-winter-break /news/2025/12/scripps-college-honors-learn-engage-pillar-awardees-advancing-ohios-dynamic-strategy As the semester winds down, the Scripps College of Communication recognized 26 students, faculty and staff on Friday, Dec. 5, for outstanding contributions to ������Ƶ’s Learn and Engage pillars—two core components of the institution’s Dynamic Strategy. December 11, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/12/scripps-college-honors-learn-engage-pillar-awardees-advancing-ohios-dynamic-strategy /news/2025/12/ohio-leaders-discuss-ongoing-efforts-comply-new-state-laws-provide-overview-university ������Ƶ President Lori Stewart Gonzalez hosted the third “University Updates” event of the academic year on Wednesday, Dec. 3. December 11, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/12/ohio-leaders-discuss-ongoing-efforts-comply-new-state-laws-provide-overview-university /news/2025/12/training-next-generation-cybersecurity-professionals-ohio-enrich-cybersecurity The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently awarded ������Ƶ’s J. Warren School of Emerging Technologies with $100,000 in grant funding to enhance OHIO’s cybersecurity curriculum and have it serve as a global model. December 11, 2025 Alex Semancik /news/2025/12/training-next-generation-cybersecurity-professionals-ohio-enrich-cybersecurity /news/2025/12/how-ohio-online-meets-unique-needs-first-generation-students Recent research shows that first-generation students make up more than 40% of all learners in fully online programs at traditional four-year universities. This growing number highlights how important online education has become for expanding access. For university leaders, it also shows a clear opportunity: online programs can help institutions strengthen enrollment, close equity gaps, and support student success at scale. At ������Ƶ, our online learning environment is already well designed to meet the needs of first-generation students. December 11, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/12/how-ohio-online-meets-unique-needs-first-generation-students