McClure School News Archive
Bobcat Esports club places OHIO as leader in global gaming industry
Tuesday, December 3
The Bobcat Esports club ignites the future for competitive gaming for Ohio University.
OHIO's spirit of innovation, engagement key to future success
Friday, November 8
The GRID Lab is working with colleagues across the campus community to enhance the use of virtual reality, teaching students to use the latest technology to develop a variety of real-world training videos and video games.
Upgrading OHIO’s network: ECT students get hands-on experience
Monday, October 21
At the end of spring 2019, OIT’s Network Distribution team realized that they needed more staff hours than they had available to complete summer network upgrades in the residence halls. They hired students from the J. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies to help.
GRID Lab students and faculty to present at major regional gaming convention
Tuesday, October 8
The Game Research and Immersive Design (GRID) Lab will be represented by OHIO students and faculty giving five presentations over the course of the two-day expo
Over $380K from 1804 Fund allocated to learning, research at OHIO
Thursday, October 3
The trustees of The Ohio University Foundation have awarded more than $384,000 of the 1804 Fund to 10 undergraduate learning, faculty research and graduate studies proposals.
University and college leaders speak at reception revealing McClure School's new name
Tuesday, September 3
The J. Warren McClure School of Information and Telecommunication Systems (ITS) combined with the Game Research and Immersive Design (GRID) Lab to form the J. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies.
2019 ITS alumnus Brandon Smith: IT Consultant at Crowe
Wednesday, August 21
Information and Telecommunication Systems major Brandon Smith is in his new position as IT Consultant at Crowe.
J. Warren McClure School changes reinforce college’s focus on innovation
Wednesday, August 21
The J. Warren McClure School (formerly Information Telecommunication Systems) will combine with the Game Research and Immersive Design (GRID) Lab to form the J. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies.
2019 Communication Studies Alumna Melody Weary: MBA Student at Ohio University
Tuesday, July 16
Communication Studies major Melody Weary credits COMS for preparing her to enter the MBA program at the Ohio University College of Business this fall.
OHIO-based Company Leading the Way in Virtual Technology
Tuesday, July 9
Emotus Tech operates out of the GRID (Game Research and Immersive Design) Lab on Ohio University’s campus, and also has offices inside the OU Innovation Center. The GRID Lab has resources that allow Emotus to create virtual reality training scenarios — even some that are interactive.