Good morning, Athens.

OU and Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio are building a home on campus to serve a Ross County family starting with a Wall Build event on Oct.

3 (10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.). Volunteers, students and residents can sign up for additional service projects throughout October and November.

Athens County is celebrating Halloween and Fall with a full calendar of events throughout October — featuring library readings, craft workshops, parades and market days across local towns.

Residents can enjoy activities for adults and families at sites from Coolville to Nelsonville.

Ohio University announced its September 2026 Faculty Newsmakers, recognizing Jennifer Lisy, Natalie Kruse Daniels, Glenn Matlack and Alexander Govorov for their media coverage on AI education, flash flooding and environmental impacts.

The university cited their achievements in regional media reporting.

Ohio University named Dr. Shawn Ostermann interim dean of Russ College of Engineering and Technology effective Oct.

5. Dr. Maj Mirmirani will continue advising until Oct. 31 during the search for a permanent dean.

Political science students at Ohio University participated in internships in Washington, D.C. during the spring and summer to work with offices like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Free Minds Book Club; the program combined hands-on work with networking to build valuable career skills.

Ohio University's Menard Family George Washington Forum will host a free lecture + discussion by Professor Jennifer Frey from the University of Virginia on Tuesday, Oct.

13 at 6 p.m. in the Baker University Center Theater, exploring work and leisure's role in human flourishing.