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OHIO Medical Academy’s new initiative inspires future Central Ohio health professionals

July 25, 2025 4 min

OHIO Medical Academy has piloted an innovative, student-led initiative to spotlight one of medicine’s most essential and often overlooked fields: primary care.

Research Opportunities

Diabetes Institute launches new program to cultivate future biomedical research

July 25, 2025 2 min

The Diabetes Institute announced the launch of the Diabetes Scholars Program, a new initiative designed to prepare the next generation of scientific leaders in cardiometabolic health.

Alden Library

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July 24, 2025 3 min

��ϳԹ� has selected PerkinsEastman to lead the architectural and master planning project to renovate the iconic Alden Library.

OHIO student works with Become U participant

Health Care Careers

��ϳԹ� Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine launches 'BeCOMe U' pipeline program to inspire future medical professionals

July 24, 2025 3 min

In an effort to foster early interest in health care careers, the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine has launched a new pipeline program aimed at middle schoolers in Central Ohio.

Heat-related illness

Staying safe in the heat: How student-athletes can avoid overheating and dehydration in the summer

July 24, 2025 6 min

As temperatures climb and conditioning for fall sports ramp up, student-athletes face more than just competition—they face the potential for heat-related illnesses. Two OHIO experts share their insight on how student-athletes can prevent illness and who is most at risk.

Alumni

Jessica Rutkowski returns to OHIO as Regional Recruitment Manager at Lancaster campus

July 22, 2025 3 min

Jessica Rutkowski has been named the Regional Recruitment Manager at OHIO Lancaster, bringing with her a decade of experience in student engagement, leadership development and strategic communication.

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University Community

OHIO assessing potential impacts of temporary pause to federal K-12 education funding

July 17, 2025 2 min

��ϳԹ� is actively reviewing a June 30 memo issued by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) stating that certain FY25 federal funds for K-12 schools are temporarily paused until further review to ensure "taxpayer resources are spent in accordance with” President Trump’s priorities.

Awards

University Communications and Marketing wins national recognition for social campaign and content

July 16, 2025 2 min

The Bobcats at the Super Bowl campaign won Best Social Media Campaign in the 2025 PhotoShelter Storyteller Awards, with Eli Burris also recognized as a finalist for Sports Storyteller of the Year.

Theater

OHIO Lancaster brings Christmas in July to the Lancaster Festival with Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas”

July 15, 2025 4 min

��ϳԹ� Lancaster Theater brings festive cheer to summer with its production of Irving Berlin’s "White Christmas" as part of the 2025 Lancaster Festival.

Employee Benefits

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield continues negotiations with OhioHealth Health System

July 13, 2025 2 min

As part of the University’s ongoing efforts to ensure our employees remain informed and prepared as necessary, Human Resources has developed an informational website that contains specific information for University employees, including answers to many of the frequently asked questions received by our Benefits Office.

Tantrum Theater

A place for creation, Tantrum Theater continues to elevate new work with performance of “Unfamiliar Moon”

July 10, 2025 5 min

Tantrum Theater, ��ϳԹ�'s professional theater company, continues to advance its mission of innovation by developing "Unfamiliar Moon," a new jukebox musical by Steven Strafford-Elkins. Built around the rich catalog of folk-jazz artist Vance Gilbert, the project exemplifies OHIO’s commitment to cultivating original work through deep collaboration among students, alumni, faculty and industry professionals.

Ask the Experts

Cheers to Beer: OHIO experts talk beer, brewing and the business behind the bubbles in latest Ask the Experts podcast

July 10, 2025 1 min

Who isn’t “hoppy” to talk about beer? As Brew Week rolls into Athens, Ohio, there’s no better time to dive into the science, art and innovation behind craft beer.

Tourism

Why your favorite vacation spot is begging you to stay home: Can tourism be made more sustainable?

July 9, 2025 8 min

Planning that trip to Paris, Venice or Barcelona? While it may be a dream destination, it may also be time to think twice about visiting some of these cities being burdened by overtourism. Travel and hospitality expert Sandy Chen discusses the benefits of tourism, as well as how too much tourism can be detrimental to some of the world's biggest cities and sites.

Board of Trustees

Governor DeWine appoints Brigadier General Mark C. Arnold to OHIO Board of Trustees

July 9, 2025 4 min

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Brigadier General Mark C. Arnold to the ��ϳԹ� Board of Trustees.

Retired HCOM Admissions Dean John Schriner leans against a desk

Staff Retirement

John Schriner retires after 30 years of service at the ��ϳԹ� Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

July 9, 2025 7 min

As June ended, so did an important era for ��ϳԹ�’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, because John Schriner, Ph.D., officially retired after 30 years serving as a guiding force for the Office of Admissions.

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