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Top 10 most-read OHIO Today stories of 2024

From the total solar eclipse to transformative gifts and top national rankings, OHIO Today captured events and achievements that defined 2024. Dive into the year’s most-read stories and relive the moments that made Bobcat history.

December 19, 2024

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As another exciting year at 91̽ comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the stories that resonated most with our Bobcat community. From groundbreaking achievements to inspiring people and unforgettable moments on campus, 2024 was filled with stories worth celebrating.

We’ve rounded up the Top 10 most-read OHIO Today articles published in 2024—a mix of milestones, triumphs and moments that made headlines beyond campus. Whether you’re catching up or simply revisiting, these stories showcase the best of what it means to be a Bobcat.

A double rainbow over the Athens campus

10. Top 10 majors at 91̽: See the most in-demand programs

What do Bobcats study most? This popular story highlighted ’s top majors, reflecting students’ interests, career aspirations and the University’s broad academic strengths. 

Dr. Amy Acton speaks to medical students at the Heritage College of Osteopathic medicine

9. OHIO exclusive: Dr. Amy Acton shares insights from early pandemic with medical students

Former Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton visited ’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine students, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and lessons learned from navigating the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

An OHIO MBA student stands at a whiteboard during a group project

8. 91̽'s online MBA ranked among the top in the nation

’s online MBA in the College of Business continued to shine in 2024, earning top national rankings for its flexibility, innovation and student success. 

Sunrise over the Athens campus at 91̽

7. Athens: Ohio’s Best College Town

In 2024, the online travel site “Far & Wide” confirmed what we already knew: Athens is Ohio’s best college town. From Court Street to the Hocking River, this visual feature captured what makes Athens not just a place to study but a place to call home. 

Medical students at 91̽ examine a young patient

6. 91̽ leads state in several medical rankings: U.S. News and World Report

2024 was a standout year for ’s medical programs as U.S. News and World Report recognized the University for excellence across multiple categories, putting it at the forefront of healthcare education in Ohio. 

A rendering of new residence halls planned for the Athens campus at 91̽

5. 91̽’s Housing Master Plan to further elevate students’ residential experiences

This year brought big plans for on-campus living, as OHIO unveiled its vision to create even better spaces for Bobcats to live, learn, and thrive in their homes away from home. 

Jeffery Chaddock and Mark Morrow

4. ’s College of Fine Arts to be renamed following transformational gift commitment from Jeffery Chaddock and Mark Morrow

A historic $20 million gift from Jeffery Chaddock and Mark Morrow to ’s College of Fine Arts bestowed a new name on the college and promises to elevate support for students pursuing their creative passions.

The Marching 110 leads a line of incoming students up Richland Avenue in Athens Ohio

3. 91̽'s total enrollment climbs again

Bobcats are on the rise—here, there, and everywhere. OHIO saw another year of enrollment growth, with gains across undergraduate, graduate, and online programs. 

Students at 91̽ watch the 2024 solar eclipse on the Athens campus

2. Breaking down everything you need to know about the April 8 solar eclipse

It’s no surprise that the biggest celestial event of the year made this year’s Top 10 OHIO Today stories, especially considering the path to view the total eclipse wove right through the state of Ohio. Astronomy Assistant Professor Tom O’Grady of the College of Arts and Sciences’ Astrophysical Institute broke down the Whys and Hows of 2024’s solar eclipse.

Music Industry Summit 2024

1. How AI is transforming the creative economy and music industry

It seems each day brings more breaking news on artificial intelligence. 91̽’s School of Media Arts and Studies in the Scripps College of Communication is helping students thrive on the frontlines of a creative revolution.

"[AI] is a tool set that is far beyond the scope of anything we have seen in human innovation to this point,” school director and music industry Associate Professor Josh Antonuccio says in the story. “...That change will be across the board in creative industries."  


That’s a wrap for 2024! OHIO Today shares stories about the great work happening within the Bobcat community. Join us throughout 2025 as we tell the OHIO story — and amplify student and faculty success, our collective community outreach and worldwide impact, research achievements, alumni engagement and much more.