Stories from June 2020

June Board of Trustees meeting to be streamed

The Ohio University Board of Trustees’ June 18-19 online meetings will be streamed from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. June 18 and 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 19.

OHIO President Nellis: Universities need to be nimble

Ohio University President M. Duane Nellis is reminding people that it’s important to be ready to change quickly.

Acid mine drainage and paint product

I-Corps@Ohio teams support innovation and create economic development

Two Ohio University I-Corps@Ohio teams, Paint from Pollution and Ohio Construction Composites, are spurring regional economic development in southeastern Ohio.

Ohio University releases new requirements for employees working on campus

Ohio University has implemented several new requirements, which are effective immediately and in accordance with guidance issued by Gov. Mike DeWine to help control the potential spread of disease.

Bobcat Esports members

Mid-American Conference launches Esports Collegiate Conference for all member schools

Bobcat Esports Club will become OHIO's team.

Dr. Kamile Geist teaches a caregiver how to use rhythmic touch while singing a song to engage her infant.

Ohio University to receive $29,000 Our Town Grant from National Endowment for the Arts

Grant of $29,000 from the NEA for a project to explore the impact of music-based learning strategies on caregiver stress levels and caregiver-infant social-emotional competence.

Two students honored with 2020 Presidential Graduate Student Medals

Ohio University has awarded its 2020 Presidential Graduate Student Medals to master’s student Paige Greeley and doctoral student Elizabeth Jensen.

OHIO Establishes Student Veteran and Military Scholarship for Graduate Programs Including Top-Ranked Online MBA for Veterans

Since 2019, Ohio University’s College of Business has taken several steps to support service members and student veterans. U.S. News recently rewarded the college by ranking OHIO’s Online MBA one...

Congratulations to our spring 2020 dean's list

Ohio University Lancaster Releases Spring 2020 Dean’s List

Ohio University Lancaster has released the Spring 2020 Dean’s List. The list includes 314 students who earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for a minimum of 15 semester hours of credit earned.

Ohio University Innovation Center

OHIO Innovation Center increased job growth, economic impact in last calendar year

Ohio University’s Innovation Center supported 335 jobs that generated an estimated $22 million in employee compensation in Athens County in 2019, according to a new economic impact report. 

Provost Sayrs provides update for Fall 2020

I want to share the progress that has been made in academic areas as we begin preparing for a phased return to our campuses from remote work and instruction.

Hailee Sorensen Goldwater Scholar

Goldwater Scholar researches way to inhibit the ability of infectious bacteria to cause disease

Hailee Sorensen is a senior HTC student and Goldwater Scholar researching the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus (staph) and how it can cause a variety of different diseases in humans.

Reaffirming our commitment to safety and security

A news story this morning erroneously reported that Ohio University is considering severing ties with our police. We want to reassure you that we are not severing ties with our police.

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Ohio University establishes George Floyd Memorial Scholarship Fund

Ohio University and The Ohio University Foundation have established the George Floyd Memorial Scholarship Fund in response to the June 4 call from the president of North Central University.

University Announcement

Ohio University shares updates for Fall 2020

As we move into the summer months and continue delivering courses and engaging with students virtually, I wanted to update you once again on plans for our fall semester.

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