Stories from 2021

Akira Jakkson

One OHIO man’s transgender journey

6 min

Akira Jakkson now sees his true gender and chosen name reflected on his government-issued ID, which is different than when he first stepped foot on Ohio University's campus in 2018.
Now retired Army Maj. Tony Eaglowski is pictured with his then infant son, Trae.

OHIO family ties run deep in first-year class of Bobcat Battalion cadets

8 min

For the newest class of cadets in Ohio University’s Army ROTC program, affectionately known as the Bobcat Battalion, love of country—and love for OHIO—literally runs in the family.
Photo of Farhan Haque

Alumni Spotlight: Farhan Haque

3 min

The Patton College is proud to feature Farhan Haque as November’s Alum of the Month. Farhan is the first-place winner in the Student Best Paper Competition at the master’s level.
Betty Walberg in the studio at Ohio University with dancers behind her

Betty Walberg: The One and Many

8 min

There were many Bettys. Arranger and composer of music for dance for Broadway, films and television; consummate pianist; inspiring teacher for two generations of dance students.
Photo of Natalie Kruse Daniels outdoors in the winter

Natalie Kruse Daniels Named Editor-In-Chief of the Journal of the American Society of Reclamation Sciences

3 min

Natalie Kruse Daniels, director of the Environmental Studies Program at Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Public Leadership and Service, is appointed as the inaugural editor-in-chief.
Photo of three personnel of the Small Business Development Center

Small Business Development Center helps clients navigate pandemic

4 min

The Small Business Development Center has been the primary resource for small businesses across Southeast Ohio during the coronavirus pandemic, helping businesses navigate COVID-19 grants.
Baker Center AAPI

Dedicated visitor space in Baker will showcase student experience for prospective students, employers

3 min

Ohio University is improving the visitor experience for prospective students by creating dedicated space on the first and fifth floors of Baker University Center.
Schoonover Center

Scripps offers new strategic communication management online graduate certificate

1 min

Ohio University’s Scripps College of Communication announced a new online graduate certificate in strategic communication management.
The Ridges flexspace
University Updates

Flexspace at The Ridges now open and available for OHIO employees

2 min

Ohio University employees now have the opportunity to work at The Ridges’ new flexspace.

Ohio University releases additional details about 2022 voluntary separation or retirement program for Athens campus faculty

1 min

As announced last month, Ohio University will offer a voluntary separation or retirement program (VSRP) for eligible Athens campus faculty. 

Looking forward to Spring Semester

2 min

I write to you today with good news about our plans for Spring Semester classes and campus events.
OUL The Shadowbox

OHIO Lancaster to perform first full-length production on campus since the beginning of COVID with ‘The Shadow Box’

3 min

Ohio University Lancaster will welcome audiences back to its Wagner Theatre with Michael Cristofer’s “The Shadow Box.”  Performances will run Nov. 3-6 at 7 p.m., with a matinee Nov. 7 at 2 p.m.
Ohio University President Hugh Sherman, who is featured on the cover of the fall 2021 issue of Ohio Today magazine, is pictured with a student on College Green.

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

4 min

The fall 2021 issue of Ohio Today magazine is available to OHIO faculty and staff online and at distribution points on each campus.

Volunteers needed for fall commencement ceremony

1 min

Volunteers from the Ohio University community are needed to support the fall 2021 commencement ceremony. Commencement is the culminating event for all students at Ohio University, and help is needed.

COVID-19 vaccination deadline less than two weeks away

1 min

The Nov. 15 deadline to meet the University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement is now less than two weeks away.
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