The Ohio University Foundation

What does it mean to be a Bobcat? We know the traditions, places and history that make our university Ohio’s first and finest. These are the things that make us Stand Up and Cheer.

From summer arts programs and music education to film, theater and the Kennedy Museum of Art, Ohio University has a rich tradition of fostering creativity and artistic expression and bringing it onto the local, regional and national stage.

Ohio University is a positive catalyst for change in its region and across the state, engaging with the community outside the institution in meaningful, innovative ways. This outreach encompasses arts and education, public health, media and economic development and entrepreneurship – a symbiotic relationship that provides enriching opportunities for students and community members alike.

Global opportunities at OHIO seek to connect students, faculty and partners across the world. Ohio University’s Office of Global Affairs and International Studies leads these efforts that facilitate global education and research, student and faculty mobility, international students and scholars, and global partnerships.

Led by the Division of Diversity and Inclusion, OHIO’s inclusive campus efforts welcome and uplift all members of the campus community. University-wide initiatives promote inclusive institutional policies, practices and cultures through intersectional programs, as well as strategic communications and advocacy.

From outreach programs that bring care to rural communities to research on the front lines of regional and global health crises, OHIO’s students, faculty and staff are contributing to programs, initiatives, and knowledge that have real-world impact and provide hands-on learning to future generations of health care professionals and advocates.

Ohio University advances excellence in the search of new knowledge, understanding and creative endeavors, for the benefit of society. With more than 2,000 undergraduates involved in research and creative activity, research at OHIO fosters innovation and entrepreneurship while providing cutting-edge educational opportunities and programming for students.

Ohio University’s commitment to sustainability and the environment is underscored by its Sustainability and Climate Action Plan – and that commitment comes to life through projects that create sustainable paint from acid mine drainage, facilitate green building practices through a LEED Lab, and the largest in-vessel composting system at any university in the nation.

On OHIO’s campuses, in its residence halls and academic buildings, in between classes and student organization meetings, a web of offices, programs and staff members exists as a support system for students. Whether it’s guidance for a first-generation student, a meal from the Cats’ Cupboard for a student experiencing food insecurity, or help finding a suit and tie for a first internship interview, these resources are an important part of how OHIO shows that Bobcats help Bobcats.