OHIO News Latest Stories / en A battle for Orlando: Theme parks expert Beth Novak weighs in on the opening of Universal’s Epic Universe /news/2025/06/battle-orlando-theme-parks-expert-beth-novak-weighs-opening-universals-epic-universe Theme park lovers rejoice! A new theme park has opened in Orlando and rumor has it it's pretty epic. But how does this new Universal park compete with the other major parks in Orlando? June 26, 2025 Samantha Pelham-Kunz /news/2025/06/battle-orlando-theme-parks-expert-beth-novak-weighs-opening-universals-epic-universe Composting diverts organic waste, provides accessible solution for building climate resilience /news/2025/06/composting-diverts-organic-waste-provides-accessible-solution-building-climate Composting is a simple, cheap and effective way to reduce methane emissions and divert waste from landfills all while creating a nutrient-dense soil. Recent OHIO Honors Tutorial College environmental studies graduate Catherine Galla discusses composting accessibility and awareness. June 26, 2025 Alex Semancik /news/2025/06/composting-diverts-organic-waste-provides-accessible-solution-building-climate The OHIO Online advantage: A strategic model for accessible, high-impact online education /news/2025/06/ohio-online-advantage-strategic-model-accessible-high-impact-online-education ÌìÌÃÄñÏÈÉú offers a unique, balanced mix of online undergraduate and graduate programs taught by expert faculty and supported by strong services to serve learners at every stage of their journey. June 24, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/06/ohio-online-advantage-strategic-model-accessible-high-impact-online-education Enhancing the accommodated student experience: The new Athens Campus Testing Center /news/2025/06/enhancing-accommodated-student-experience-new-athens-campus-testing-center As part of ÌìÌÃÄñÏÈÉú's commitment to enhancing the student experience, the Athens Campus Testing Center will relocate to Alden Library over the summer. June 24, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/06/enhancing-accommodated-student-experience-new-athens-campus-testing-center ÌìÌÃÄñÏÈÉú Ceramics Program fires nine kilns in historic event as part of Atmospheric Conference /news/2025/06/ohio-university-ceramics-program-fires-nine-kilns-historic-event-part-atmospheric As part of The Atmospheric Conference, the ÌìÌÃÄñÏÈÉú School of Art + Design’s Ceramics Program recently accomplished an extraordinary feat: the simultaneous firing of nine atmospheric kilns. June 24, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/06/ohio-university-ceramics-program-fires-nine-kilns-historic-event-part-atmospheric President Gonzalez shares latest University updates in response to the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act /news/2025/06/president-gonzalez-shares-latest-university-updates-response-advance-ohio-higher The following message was shared with all OHIO students and employees on Monday, June 23, 2025. June 23, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/06/president-gonzalez-shares-latest-university-updates-response-advance-ohio-higher OHIO shares summary of "Belonging Survey" responses from University community /news/2025/06/ohio-shares-summary-belonging-survey-responses-university-community ÌìÌÃÄñÏÈÉú received 76 responses to the survey, which was shared with all OHIO faculty, staff and students in early May. June 23, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/06/ohio-shares-summary-belonging-survey-responses-university-community OHIO shares an update from health insurance provider Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield /news/2025/06/ohio-shares-update-health-insurance-provider-anthem-blue-cross-blue-shield Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, which administers Ohio’s health insurance plans, has informed the University that they are currently working to reach a new multi-year contract with the OhioHealth Health System. June 20, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/06/ohio-shares-update-health-insurance-provider-anthem-blue-cross-blue-shield Diabetes Institute Cat Camp 2025 fosters confidence, community for youth with T1D /news/2025/06/diabetes-institute-cat-camp-2025-fosters-confidence-community-youth-t1d The ÌìÌÃÄñÏÈÉú Diabetes Institute hosted its annual Cat Camp June 9-13, welcoming children and teens living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) to a week of connection, creativity and confidence-building. June 20, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/06/diabetes-institute-cat-camp-2025-fosters-confidence-community-youth-t1d Area high school students explore nursing careers at OHIO Chillicothe’s Bobcat Nursing Camp /news/2025/06/area-high-school-students-explore-nursing-careers-ohio-chillicothes-bobcat-nursing A group of high school students from Athens, Gallia, Jackson, Pickaway, Pike, Ross and Vinton Counties gathered at ÌìÌÃÄñÏÈÉú Chillicothe on Monday, June 16, for Bobcat Nursing Camp. June 20, 2025 Staff reports /news/2025/06/area-high-school-students-explore-nursing-careers-ohio-chillicothes-bobcat-nursing