Stories from 2020

OHIO implements MyOHIO ADVICE text messaging program to support all students

2 min

Ohio University has implemented MyOHIO ADVICE, a free text message-based support that is being expanded to include all OHIO students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Margaret Gatonye

Experiential Learning Grant recipients announced

2 min

Eight faculty and staff members were awarded Undergraduate Experiential Learning Stewardship Grants, which are designed to support efforts of faculty, staff, and student or student organizations.
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Shaker Heights High School students, alumni, and teachers came together to sing Frank Ticheli's "Earth Song" with the intention of bringing joy amid the darkness of the global pandemic.

Joy amid darkness: OHIO doctoral student organizes virtual choir

4 min

Hosting a virtual choir was on Mario Clopton-Zymler’s “choir director’s bucket list.” What better time to cross that off his list than a global pandemic?

Munch and Learn - Robin Ambrozy

Robin Ambrozy to host third Remote Teaching Series talk May 4

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Robin Ambrozy, assistant professor of instruction and program coordinator, will present, “Providing Value in a Quarantined Internship,” on May 4.

Student at Commencement

Five ways to celebrate graduation from wherever you are!

3 min

Graduation is an incredible accomplishment. Here are five ways to recognize the class of 2020 this weekend.

OHIO researchers win grant to study treatment for possible fatal complications of COVID-19

6 min

Faculty researchers from Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and Russ College of Engineering and Technology have received a grant to investigate possible treatments for mitigating COVID-19. Kelly McCall and Douglas Goetz will measure how effective a number of different chemical compounds are at preventing “cytokine storms.”

Board of Trustees to consider new, in-demand programs during May meeting

6 min

The Ohio University Board of Trustees will consider a proposal for no increase to tuition, room and board rates for undergraduate students for FY2021 during its meeting on May 11.
Keeping Bobcats informed

Keeping Bobcats informed, April 29, 2020

5 min

Your Bobcat family is behind you this week; here’s hoping you feel energized to take on final projects and exams.

Students Janie Peterson, Danielle Klein and Richard Danylo will serve in interim roles for Student Senate

3 min

Ohio University’s Student Senate would normally have gone through their elections process to select new leadership for the upcoming academic year during the last week of March.

Alumnus continues his commitment to Southeast Ohio with COVID-19 fundraiser

7 min

When Zach Reizes, BA ’19, arrived at Ohio University in the fall of 2015, he immersed himself not only in the Athens Campus and community, but in the greater Southeast Ohio region.
Sam Gutekanst with saplings

University recognizes 50th anniversary of Earth Day with monthlong celebration

6 min

Office of Sustainability and Voinovich Zero Waste Initiative hosted a special virtual recognition of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22 and throughout April.

A Business Bobcat in the Bobcat Battalion: How one student made the most of his OHIO experience

8 min

Ohio University marketing senior Hunter Neal didn’t know it at the time, but moving 219 miles from his high school ended up being the best decision he ever made....
Schoonover Center

Ohio University Foundation receives AT&T grant to support communication-related careers

2 min

AT&T Aspire has awarded The Ohio University Foundation an AT&T Foundation grant in order to continue supporting the Career Paths in Digital Literacy Program.
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Counseling and Higher Education implements support initiatives for students

6 min

From organizing virtual town hall meetings to preparing meals for students to donating personal protective equipment to healthcare workers, the CHE Department is doing what to uplift others.
Kenworth

Kenworth chosen as Outstanding Co-op and Internship Employer

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Truck manufacturer Kenworth, a subsidiary of PACCAR, has been awarded the Russ College of Engineering and Technology’s Outstanding Co-op/Internship Employer for 2020.
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