All News Stories

Alumna provides inspiration for on-screen Bobcat in ‘The Office’ spinoff

October 14, 2025 5 min

To prepare for his role on the new show “The Paper,” actor Domhnall Gleeson shadowed OHIO alumna Riley Runnells. Her experience helped inform his character, a newspaper editor who is also a Bobcat alumnus.

President Lori Stewart Gonzalez speaks before a large crowd, and underneath international flags and the word OHIO at the SISAL Dinner

International Education

��Ƶ launches School of International Studies and Languages with global celebration

October 14, 2025 10 min

The school unites four internationally focused units in the College of Arts and Sciences: the Center for International Studies, the Department of Linguistics, the Department of Modern Languages, and the Ohio Program of Intensive English.

Dedicated Faculty

New faculty member brings passion for teaching to OHIO Southern

October 14, 2025 4 min

With two decades of classroom experience, Melody Craft helps OHIO Southern students discover their purpose as future teachers and community leaders.

Three females standing next to each other, smiling

Community Partnerships

Future teachers, community leaders: Inside ��Ƶ’s Rural Teacher Corps

October 14, 2025 4 min

��Ƶ’s Rural Teacher Corps prepares future educators to serve and strengthen Appalachian communities through place-based learning and community partnerships.

The Voytek brothers stand together with their musical instruments while wearing Marching 110 Alumni clothing items

Forever OHIO

Marching 110 to perform special ‘Homecoming anthem’ written, produced by 110 alumni

October 14, 2025 3 min

Earlier this week, a few Marching 110 alumni published a song about their love for all things Athens, the 110, and OHIO Homecoming.

Visiting artists

Urban Bush Women bring “BOLD” workshops to School of Dance First Year Performance Guarantee program

October 14, 2025 8 min

The OHIO School of Dance welcomed Urban Bush Women, a dynamic Brooklyn-based, Black women-led dance-theater company, for a powerful residency from Sept. 24–27. Their presence brought fresh energy and inspiration, aligning with the school's mission of fostering community and artistic growth.

Ryan Stillwell is shown in his Commencement robe and cap while standing outside at ��Ƶ

Alumni Success

OHIO graduate applies MSSR degree to job in power industry

October 14, 2025 2 min

Ryan Stillwell attended classes from Shreveport, Louisiana, 974 miles from OHIO’s Baker University Center. But even while virtual, he was able to make lasting connections with his peers and mentors.

Nikki Wood and other OHIO graduates take a selfie while wearing Commencement caps and robes and standing next to the Convocation Center.

Alumni Success

Internship experience is rewarding, leads to full-time position

October 14, 2025 2 min

Nikki Wood spent the summer in Chillicothe as an intern with the city through a program with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) and in partnership with the Voinovich School.