Ohio University is located in the beautiful hills of Athens, Ohio.  Founded in 1804, Ohio University was the first university established in the Northwest Territory.  It is the oldest public university in the state of Ohio, and is the ninth oldest public university in the United States.  Ohio University has been cited for academic quality and value by such publications as U.S. News and World Report, America's 100 Best College Buys, Princeton Review's Best Colleges, and Peterson's Guide to Competitive Colleges. The John Templeton Foundation has also recognized Ohio University as one of the top character-building institutions in the country. Currently, Ohio University ranks first in the state of Ohio for nationally competitive awards won by its students. 

Students come to Ohio University for a number of different reasons.  Many students come to study Journalism, Osteopathic Medicine, Avionics Engineering, Music Therapy/Education, as well as many other exceptional academic programs.  Another reason Ohio University is extremely popular among students is to be a part of the student life, music scene, and to wear the hunter green and white. 

Fun Fact:  Ohio University and the surrounding area (Athens County) is considered to be one of the most haunted college campuses in the country, if not the world.  Fox even taped an episode of its Scariest Places On Earth program at OU.  For more information see the Forgotten Ohio website by clicking here.

Along with the student life, many come to be a member of the Ohio University Marching 110 - appropriately known as “The Most Exciting Band in the Land.”  They are one of the biggest athletics and group organizations on campus.  The 110 is known for their intense hard-driving, high-stepping marching style.  Also being popular for their drum cadences and outrageous dance moves, the 110 travels and plays for many pro football teams.   The band's history also includes being the first marching band ever to perform in New York's Carnegie Hall (October 28, 1976) and playing at the Presidential Inaugural Parade and Ball in 1993.  Under the current direction of Richard Suk, the 110 opened for First Lady Hillary Clinton's speech at Baker Center in October 1996. "The Most Exciting Band in the Land!" marched in the 2000 and the 2005 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parades, and is performing in the 2010 Rose Parade.