Stories from 2020

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.

KeShawn Mellon

OHIO senior awarded scholarship, fellowship, and continued support from Miranda Family Fund

KeShawn Mellon is an advocate, in every sense of the word. The Ohio University School of Theater senior hopes not only to instigate change, but to create safe spaces for students of color.

cybersecurity month promotion

Cybersecurity Awareness Month concludes: Examining the future of devices

As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Ohio University Information Technology is providing weekly guidance on how faculty, staff, and students can #BeCyberSmart. 

MEDIA ADVISORY: Ohio University Board of Trustees to hold special meeting online Oct. 29

Ohio University Board of Trustees will be holding a special meeting to discuss Spring Planning. 

Aerial photo of Ohio University

Halloween Weekend message

The Halloween celebration sponsored by the City of Athens this weekend has been canceled. I encourage you to find festive and safe ways to gather.

Dr. Purba Das
Announcement

OHIO Southern professor Dr. Purba Das named 2020 Fall Commencement Speaker

Ohio University announced today that Dr. Purba Das, associate professor in communication studies at OHIO’s Southern Campus, will be the 2020 Fall Commencement speaker. 

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Visiting Scholar imparts vast knowledge on Medieval Apocalypse manuscripts for themed Interdisciplinary Arts seminar

Scholar Richard Emmerson shared his apocalypse-related subject expertise with this year’s seminar for Interdisciplinary Arts students and for other students and faculty across campus.

Ohio University Eastern employees accept Compass Award

Ohio University Eastern receives Compass Award

Ohio University Eastern has been recognized by Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague as a recipient of the Compass Award for the month of October. 

Ghirmai Negash

Ghirmai Negash takes helm of African Literature Association, charts course through COVID

Dr. Ghirmai Negash, professor of English, takes over as the new president of the African Literature Association determined to forge a new path to safeguard the association during the pandemic.

Culinary Services Food Drive October 2020

Culinary Services hosted event to boost food pantry donations, raise awareness

Culinary Services hosted a food drive at the Baker University Center Parking Lot on Friday, Oct. 16, which was World Food Day. 

Mayor Patterson and President Nellis stand in front of Richland Avenue

Richland Avenue Passageway Project completed

Today we have the opportunity to celebrate a great accomplishment – the construction of the Richland Avenue Pedestrian Passageway has been completed.

Ohio University Alumni Association updates Alumni Awards nomination schedule

The Ohio University Alumni Association will accept Alumni Award nominations beginning Jan. 1, 2021, through Dec. 31, 2021, for the 2022 awards.

UHR reminds faculty and staff of search committee training and preparation sessions

Departments can take this time to ensure that faculty and staff are trained in preparation for any searches that may be on the horizon in the coming year or two.

Athens campus

Five OHIO alumni elected to The Ohio University Foundation Board of Trustees

Ohio University Foundation Board of Trustees is honored to welcome five new trustees who are committed to accomplishing the Foundation’s goal of “Philanthropy in Service and Education.”

Keeping Our Bobcats Informed

Keeping Bobcats informed, October 21, 2020

A new remote job opportunity is open to any OHIO student to connect with alumni and generate support for OHIO.

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