Stories from 2020

This illustration, featuring students and alumni passing through Ohio University's Alumni Gateway, is featured on the cover of Ohio Today's fall 2020 issue.

Ohio Today fall issue available to OHIO employees online and at campus distribution points

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The fall 2020 issue of Ohio Today magazine is available to Ohio University faculty and staff online and at distribution points on each campus.

COVID-19 spread continues to slow on our campuses

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I am happy to report that we continue to have relatively low numbers of positive COVID-19 tests results from students and employees across all Ohio University campuses. 

First-Year and Student Transitions Office begins recruitment of Learning Community Leaders

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This year the application cycle has begun earlier in the year and applications to become a Learning Community Leader are now being accepted. The deadline to apply is Friday, Feb. 12.

(From left) Dr. Michele Curtis Penick, BSED ’66; Dr. Clarence Page, BSJ ’69, HON ’93; and Dr. Patricia Ackerman, BA ’66, are pictured at an Ohio University Black Alumni Reunion.

1966 graduate establishes Ebony Bobcat Network’s second scholarship endowment

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The Ebony Bobcat Network, Dr. Michele Curtis Penick, 1966 Endowed Scholarship will benefit students majoring in early childhood and elementary education.
Joe Higgins

OHIO journalism students join live virtual newsroom with Manchester Metropolitan University peers on Election Night

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A group of journalism students and professors from Ohio University and Manchester Metropolitan University came together for a virtual newsroom that closely followed the live election results. 
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Alumni Spotlight: Jamie (McCoy) Chaney

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Jamie (McCoy) Chaney is a 2016 Ohio University Chillicothe graduate who is now a court/victim advocate for domestic violence.
Keeping Our Bobcats Informed

Keeping Bobcats informed, November 4, 2020

3 min

Self-care resources, virtual tailgate and spring updates
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Scripps PRSSA recognized with national newsletter award

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Ohio University’s Hugh M. Culbertson Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) was recently recognized for their outstanding newsletter with the Dr. F.H. Teahan Award.

November flu shot appointments now available for students at Campus Care

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Protect yourself and others by scheduling an appointment at one of the OhioHealth Campus Care flu shot clinics this month. 
#LoveAthensKeepItLocal graphic

College of Business Instagram challenge sparks opportunity of local spending and giving amid COVID

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Ohio University’s College of Business is encouraging students to support local businesses through a new Instagram contest, #LoveAthensKeepItLocal. The contest is open to any student.

Gerry Krzic Peace Corps

Krzic uses Peace Corps experience to foster better understanding of Korea’s modern-day development

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Gerry Krzic, director of the Ohio Program of Intensive English (OPIE), leads an organization that helps the American public better understand the development of modern-day Korea.

Ohio University Child Development Center closes toddler classroom until Nov. 16 due to COVID-19 concerns

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On Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, Ohio University learned of a positive COVID-19 case with a caregiver in one of the toddler classrooms at the Child Development Center.
University Update

OHIO’s Strategy and Innovation Office examines space utilization, digital technology integration 

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Two strategic initiatives—reimagining space utilization and digital transformation—have found unexpected challenges and opportunities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brittany Hawthorne dance

A COVID Experiment: School of Dance puts on virtual dance concert

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Dancers at Ohio University knew that even during a pandemic, there are still opportunities to be creative. 
Silver Lining Poster

‘Silver Lining’ displays new art from second-year MFA candidates in the School of Art + Design

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The exhibition by second year master of fine arts candidates opened to the public Oct. 27 and runs until Dec. 5 in the Ohio University Art Gallery, located on the fifth floor of Seigfred Hall. 
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