Stories from 2020

Faculty fall planning update, Aug. 13, 2020

8 min

Below is important information related to the upcoming fall semester that we hope will help ease some of the disruption for students and faculty.
Mask Campaign
University Update

Ohio University announces mandatory online coronavirus training for those returning to campus for fall semester

2 min

All Ohio University students, faculty, and staff are required to complete an online training module before their planned return to campus this fall. The training includes a review of the OHIO Pledge.
Man working on laptop

Leadership Development Program attendance tracks at an all-time high

4 min

This is the first time the Leadership Development Program has been offered in a virtual format. With more than 400 online graduate students attending, the organizers sought creative solutions.
Lt. Col. Mark Enriques and Maj. Darrell Fawley

Ohio University welcomes new ROTC commanders

4 min

This summer Ohio University welcomed new commanders to the Air Force and Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) units.

OIT’s Tech Ready website offers new resource for OHIO community

1 min

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) has launched the Tech Ready website to offer everything students, instructors, staff, and families need to know about OHIO technology all in one place.

OHIO employees invited to attend State of the University address

1 min

Faculty and staff members are invited to join Ohio University’s 21st president, Dr. M. Duane Nellis and members of University leadership for a virtual State of the University address.
Patrick Barr-Melej and Ji-Yeung Jang

Barr-Melej, Jang appointed to interim leadership roles for international studies, global affairs

6 min

OHIO has appointed Patrick Barr-Melej and Ji-Yeung Jang to two-year leadership roles to oversee international studies and global affairs programs.

Learning Communities move online for fall 2020

2 min

The First-Year and Student Transitions (FYrST) Office remains committed to helping first-year students succeed academically and socially, as well as make a smooth transition to university life.
Keeping Our Bobcats Informed

Keeping Bobcats informed, August 12, 2020

3 min

Don't miss the Ohio University Student Town Hall on Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. on Microsoft Teams.

August Board of Trustees meeting to be streamed

1 min

The Ohio University Board of Trustees’ Aug. 17-18 online meetings will be streamed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 17 and 9 to 11:45 a.m. Aug. 18.
EBN Urban Scholar Te’aylis Jackson

OHIO announces first Ebony Bobcat Network Urban Scholar

4 min

EBN and OMSAR are proud to announce the inaugural Ebony Bobcat NetworkUrban Scholar, Te’aylis Jackson.
Robert Ingram
Faculty Expert

Professor Robert Ingram’s new book “Freedom of speech, 1500-1850” draws historical context for freedom of speech debate

3 min

A new book by professor Robert Ingram probes the historical context for freedom of speech, its entanglement with religion, and the implications of this centuries-old context on today's conversations.
Robin Muhammad

OHIO professor Robin Muhammad researches global history of shipyard workers in virtual workshop

3 min

Professor of African American studies Robin Muhammad has been collaborating with scholars, historians, sociologists and economists to research shipyard labor, technology and policy.

Human Resources reminds employees about furlough day process

1 min

University Human Resources reminds all faculty and staff that all furlough days–including mandatory furlough days–should be scheduled and recorded in the appropriate system.
Cutler Hall

Ohio University and OhioHealth partner to provide access to expanded services during pandemic

2 min

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ohio University has executed a letter of intent with OhioHealth to provide ancillary services for students, faculty and staff across campuses.
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