Ohio University is a public research university in Athens, Ohio, founded in 1804, making it the oldest university in Ohio and one of the oldest in the United States. The Bobcats compete in the Mid-American Conference at the Division I level. Ohio University is known for its programs in journalism, business, communications, engineering, and health sciences. The scenic campus along the Hocking River in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains is consistently ranked among the most beautiful in the country. OU has a strong tradition of student engagement and a lively campus community centered ar…