Stories from 2020

The Chef's Garden

Ohio University PTAC client The Chef’s Garden wins USDA contract to provide food boxes to nonprofit

4 min

Bob Jones, farmer at The Chef's Garden in Huron, Ohio worked with OHIO's Procurement Technical Assistance Center to help them win a USDA contract to provide food boxes to a nearby nonprofit.
John Morain, Salim Al-Alawi, Derek Ryms and Hunter Nunnelley

OHIO students, non-profit look to salvage lithium ion batteries for reuse

5 min

A local non-profit, with design help from OHIO students, is working on a system for salvaging lithium ion batteries and turning their still-working components into a new battery system.
Maddy Shoff

OHIO alumna working as a medical scribe on frontlines of COVID-19

6 min

There’s no question that the training and education Madison Shoff received at Ohio University prepared her to work as a medical scribe, and eventually, a physician assistant. However, she’s not sure i
Education Public Policy Leadership Certificate program residency

Patton College offers virtual information sessions for online programs

2 min

A virtual information session for the Education Public Policy Leadership Certificate (EPPLC) will take place at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23.

President M. Duane Nellis

President Nellis issues statement for Juneteenth

2 min

Juneteenth celebrates African American freedom and emphasizes education, achievement, and the pursuit of social justice. I join those who are calling for Juneteenth to become a federal holiday.

Board of Trustees approves new classified civil service rules

3 min

The Ohio University Board of Trustees has approved new rules for the recruitment and retention of classified civil service positions that align with current state requirements.

Board of Trustees approves scholarship match program, temporary budget

8 min

The Ohio University Board of Trustees approved a continuing budget resolution for the beginning of FY21, discussed plans for the fall semester and received key administrative updates.
Main Campus Fall
University Update

Ohio University shares new updates for Fall 2020 

5 min

Dr. Nellis shares an update for the fall semester.
David Collins video still

Alumnus and ‘Queer Eye’ creator David Collins shares Pride Month message

3 min

David Collins, BSC ’89, the Emmy Award-winning creator of “Queer Eye” (Netflix) and “Legendary” (HBO Max) sent a video message for Pride Month.
PREP Program
Student Resources

OHIO’s PREP program acclimates high school students into higher education

3 min

OHIO's Patton College has created the PREP program within the Aspire Grant Program in the Stevens Literacy Center to help high school students make an easier transition into higher education.

College Gateway

Ohio University adopts test-optional pathway for Athens campus freshman admission

3 min

OHIO announced the creation of a new test-optional admission pathway today, permanently suspending the requirement of standardized test scores for incoming first-year students on the Athens campus.
Dr Ronald C. Moomaw at KSC SpaceX Launch 2020
Alumni & Friends

OHIO Alum, NASA psychiatrist a part of historic SpaceX launch

4 min

Dr. Ronald C. Moomaw, '80 Heritage College alum and NASA psychiatrist, supported the historic SpaceX mission that took place on May 30, 2020.
Cutler Scholars Homecoming

OHIO announces Cutler Scholars for class of 2024

3 min

Ohio University’s Cutler Scholars Program has selected 16 community-engaged leaders for the class of 2024.

Ohio University honors alums Jue Chen and John Roush with Honorary Degrees

4 min

OHIO honors alums Dr. Jue Chen and Dr. John Roush with honorary degrees for their achievements in molecular mechanisms of multidrug transporters and higher education administration, respectively.
Give like a Bobcat

New scholarship initiative to provide Ohio University undergraduates immediate financial assistance

4 min

Ohio University and The Ohio University Foundation are launching a new scholarship program that will pair University funding with donor support to double the impact of private gifts.
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