Stories from 2020

Julia Weber works on ear savers pieces

Local fiber arts group helps out community with mask ear savers

7 min

A fiber arts group led by Dr. Gillian Ice and made up of Ohio University and Athens community members has given back to the local area by stitching and donating “ear savers” to the local community.

Keeping Our Bobcats Informed

Keeping Bobcats informed, September 23, 2020

3 min

Definitions of hazing are murky among college students, but for these five Bobcats, the call to action is clear.

Women Leading OHIO accepting applications for 2020-2021 cohort

3 min

The Women’s Center will host Women Leading OHIO, a professional development program for faculty and staff, for the fifth consecutive year. The 2020 cohort application deadline is this Friday, Sept. 25

OHIO publishes webpage on events and use of space amid COVID

2 min

As OHIO prepares to bring more students back for phase 2, the University has published a new webpage under the coronavirus website explaining the events and use of space policy that will be followed.
The Schey Sales Centre Virtual Classroom

The world turning virtual has only pushed The Schey Sales Centre into being better

2 min

Just as academic classes have adapted to virtual meetings, so have the organizations and clubs here at Ohio University.
Black Lives Matter Series

Patton College to host third Black Lives Matter panel discussion on Sept. 28

2 min

“Advocacy & Allyship: Every Day, Not Just When it is Trending” will be held on Monday, Sept. 28, from noon to 1:30 p.m.
College Green

Where it all began

1 min

COLLEGE GREEN: Hallowed ground whose brick pathways, towering trees and very soil cradle the history of Ohio University, Athens and a trailblazing nation. Whether teaching or studying on the Athens Campus, a regional or extension campus, or through the University’s growing online learning programs, all OHIO stories trace back to this small square of land where it all began.

Presidential Health Directive Update

2 min

The University announces a newly-issued Presidential Health Directive that supports Interim Policy 44.102.
Paul Benedict

Paul Benedict named new director of Center for Entrepreneurship

5 min

Paul Benedict, former associate director of Ohio University's Center for Entrepreneurship, has been named the new director.

Dr. Gillian Ice shares Ohio University weekly public health update

5 min

Dr. Gillian Ice will give a summary of the COVID numbers for OHIO and discuss new initiatives, as well as highlight one or two aspects of COVID management for campus and community.

Students sitting a wall with soldier in the foreground

Countdown to the 1970 closing

3 min

Activism is ingrained in the history of Ohio University, where questioning the status quo and advocating for change are hallmarks of the academic experience and culture.
Dancers stuck behind door

Cooped Up? Dance on!

5 min

Amid stay-at-home orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ohio University alumnae Leah Crosby, BFA ’15, and Danielle Doell, BFA ’14, channeled their creativity, passion and innovation to bring adventure and the arts to the Seattle community.
Jenny Hall-Jones

Jenny Hall-Jones named interim Vice President for Student Affairs at Ohio University

2 min

Ohio University President M. Duane Nellis, today, announced that Jenny Hall-Jones has been named interim Vice President for Student Affairs at Ohio University effective October 24, 2020.
Courtney Perrett

Finding a home 8,657 miles away from home

3 min

Born in a coastal city in eastern South Africa, Courtney Perrett, BSJ ’20, grew up in a close-knit family who taught her to care for the natural world, dream big and never give up on those dreams. They always encouraged her to fiercely pursue her goals, even if that meant moving to another continent at 19 years old.
MAC Fellows 2020-2021

Four OHIO faculty members chosen for MAC’s Academic Leadership Development Program

2 min

Four Ohio University faculty members have been selected as the 2020-2021 Mid-American Conference (MAC) Academic Leadership Development Program (ALDP) Fellows.
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