Stories from 2019

Growing Community

3 min

For some, a lawn is just a lawn. For Cindy Code, it’s so much more.
view of hills of Amesville, Ohio from a drone

Athens County Breakdown

6 min

Scott Ruescher, AB ’75, reached out to Ohio Today more than a year ago to share “Athens County Breakdown,” a poem he penned about his life as a student and homesteader in Athens County during the 1970s. When this issue’s theme emerged as “landscapes,” his poem was destined to be published here.

The Gates Foundation-Ross County Scholar’s Fund reaches milestone of 200 grants

6 min

Since the awarding of the first scholarships, more than 200 grants have been given to deserving Ross County students, and the 2019 recipients mark the 16th class of scholars to utilize the grants.

Bill Willan retirement reception to be held June 18

1 min

The Ohio University community is invited to attend a retirement reception for Dr. William “Bill” Willan from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18.

Forbes ranks Ohio University among America’s Best Value Colleges for 2019

2 min

Ohio University is included on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Value Colleges for 2019, one of just seven institutions in the state to make the list.

Meet Amber Landis, the April 2019 Classified Employee of the Month

5 min

The purpose of the Non-bargaining Classified Employee of the Month award is to acknowledge and recognize those who are setting the standards for excellence and innovation at Ohio University.

WOUB launches new podcast on health and healing

2 min

WOUB Public Media has launched a new podcast meant to disrupt the silence that too often surrounds vulnerability.

Iron Mountain supports digitization project with OHIO to preserve Cornelius Ryan Longest Day Collection

4 min

Iron Mountain Incorporated® (NYSE: IRM), the global leader for storage and information services, announces the start of a three-part digitization project of documents from world-renowned war corr...

Athena Cinema presents Science on Screen with Buster Keaton’s “The General,” featuring an engineering expert and live music accompaniment

2 min

Athena Cinema Science on Screen presents ‘The General,’ starring Buster Keaton, with live musical score by Sean Parsons

Ohio University announces Spring Semester 2019 Dean's List, Graduates

1 min

More than 4,800 students qualified for the spring semester 2019 Dean’s List at OHIO Athens campus. In addition, more than 5,300 students graduated with bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degrees.
JueChen

Honors Tutorial College alumna elected to National Academy of Sciences

3 min

Ohio University Honors Tutorial College 1993 alumna Dr. Jue Chen has been elected as a member of the National Academy of Sciences.

In Honor Of

2 min

Jeff Reed, BSC ’06, solidifies his bond with Ohio University, establishing the Reed Family Scholarship for Excellence in Communications through the OHIO Match program, creating a lasting impact for students who share his passion for communications.

Grounded

2 min

Sharon Hatfield explores the mystical world of 19th-century farmer-medium Jonathan Koons in "Enchanted Ground."

Pulitzer Prize winning author David McCullough details OHIO’s origins in new book

4 min

During the sold-out event, which was hosted by Marietta College, McCullough detailed how “The Pioneers” came to be.

Athens Pride Fest to be held June 5-9 on campus, in community

4 min

Ohio University’s LGBT Center is proud to once again partner with the Southeastern Ohio Rainbow Alliance (SEORA) and OhioHealth for the third-annual Athens Pride Fest.
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