Stories from 2020

Mark Alicke

University community mourns loss of Psychology Professor Mark Alicke

The Ohio University community mourns the loss of Dr. Mark Alicke, professor of psychology, due to an accident at his home on Oct. 23, according to his obituary.

University Update

OHIO’s Strategy and Innovation Office examines space utilization, digital technology integration 

Two strategic initiatives—reimagining space utilization and digital transformation—have found unexpected challenges and opportunities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cherry Blossoms at Ohio University

Spring semester plans announced for OHIO regional campuses

The OHIO Spring 2021 Regional Campus course schedule will be delivered in a hybrid format which will mirror the approach developed for fall semester. 

Buckeye Health Plan expands Ohio University's regional community health programs

Buckeye Health Plan will award Ohio University $750,000 to expand the University’s regional community health programming and give southeast Ohio residents greater access to healthcare.

Authors at Alden jw Smith promo

Professor jw Smith to discuss recent book at Authors @ Alden series

Join Ohio University Libraries for a discussion between Dr. Carolyn Bailey Lewis and Dr. jw Smith about Smith’s book, “From the Back of the Bus to the Front of the Classroom” on Nov. 5.

A flowering cherry blossom tree behind Peden Stadium

Board of Trustees affirms Ohio University's spring semester strategy

I write today with positive news about our upcoming spring semester. ... We have developed plans that will accommodate all residential students who want to return to our Athens campus in January.

OHIO offers remote teaching workshops for spring semester

Sessions will focus on best practices, tips, and tools for effective student engagement in an online or hybrid format.

Athens campus

U.S. News names OHIO the #1 Best Value School among public universities in the state

Ohio University rose to the top of the rankings in one category and moved up in several others in the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings.

Josie Lott in a graduation cap and gown

Alumni Spotlight: Josie Lott

Josie Lott is a 2017 Ohio University Chillicothe graduate who helps adult felony probationers by assessing their risk level (risk of reoffending).

Kayla Burke of Brick City Records

Students gain virtual music industry experience with Brick City Records

The student-run music label Brick City Records has adjusted to the virtual atmosphere and continued to work with musicians and bands this year.

John Burt Sanders, 'If Everything Tends Toward Perfection'

'Soft Relay,' an exhibition by alumni Haylee Ebersole and John Burt Sanders

The Ohio University School of Art + Design is proud to present an exhibition by two alumni, “Soft Relay,” by Haylee Ebersole and John Burt Sanders.

Undergraduate Juried Art Exhibition

School of Art and Design announces online juried art exhibition

Ohio University School of Art + Design announces that for the first time its annual Undergraduate Juried Exhibition will be presented exclusively online.

Keeping Our Bobcats Informed

Keeping Bobcats informed, October 28, 2020

Exercise your civic duty and cast your ballot for local, state, and national leaders. Oct. 31 is the last date to request an absentee ballot.

COVID-19 spread

I am happy to report this week that the rate of increase in cases on the Athens campus has declined. While we still have daily cases, we are on the downside of a peak in cases.

Hazel Dadanlar

College of Business faculty and students successfully adapt to virtual learning environment

Faculty have been implementing tactics into their courses to ensure that students have the most beneficial experience and learn as efficiently as possible while not being in a physical classroom.

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