Stories from 2021

Ohio University announces new collaboration with Fairfield County and Pickerington Local School District

Ohio University is working with Fairfield County to provide expanded service to the area. 

Michele Courtney

OHIO alumna Courtney enjoying role leading Physical Therapy program

“My role is about helping the team members do what they need to do daily,” she said. “That’s primarily teaching students, but many of us are involved in research and clinical treatments."

Students conduct experiments in the Chemistry Building’s Organic Chemistry Teaching Lab

In their element

In late 2020, the University wrapped up construction on a 34,000-square-foot Chemistry Building, converting a parking lot near Clippinger and Emeriti Park into a center for groundbreaking learning and research for future generations of scientists and scholars.

Students in the White Coat Ceremony
Incoming Students

Heritage College welcomes incoming medical students

The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine welcomed the Class of 2025 during the 46th Convocation and White Coat Ceremony on Sept. 19.

Former President Charles Ping

Paying tribute to President Ping

President Emeritus Charles J. Ping passed away on July 27 in Athens—just a few miles from the University that he helped to shape into the life-changing institution it is today and that he continued to serve long after his presidency.

The regional route to success

A three-time Ohio University graduate, Stacy Cesa Schindler’s college experience traversed OHIO campuses, online programs and her career.

Students enrolled in the Sustainable Agriculture course, which helped meet general education requirements under the tier system, gain experience in growing an organic garden.

Laying a new foundation for an OHIO education

Gen ed system shifts from ‘tiers’ to ‘bricks’

Illustration of Harry Potter

OHIO Zanesville library offers fall book club, community events

A new book club hosted by Ohio University Zanesville Campus Library will finally settle the debate between which is better, the book or the movie.

Trees on OHIO Lancaster campus with shades of green, red and yellow leaves

OHIO Lancaster hosts free Financial Literacy Seminar Series

Ohio University Lancaster will host a Financial Literacy Seminar Series beginning Oct. 7.

Students conduct experiments in the Chemistry Building’s Organic Chemistry Teaching Lab

New chemistry building serves as epicenter for cutting-edge research

This new epicenter for cutting-edge research will give students hands-on experience with the latest technologies.

Several people walk in and out of The Ping Center, Ohio University's gym

Time Machine:25 Years of the Ping Center

It’s no coincidence that Ohio University’s hub for on-campus student activity is named the Charles J. Ping Student Recreation Center—a tribute to a visionary leader and the students, past, present and future, for and because of whom it exists.

Two people talk at a table in The Front Room

Practical Civility

$1.6+ million gift expands programming of OHIO’s George Washington Forum

OHIO employees welcomed to multicultural mix and mingle event

Ohio University faculty, staff and their families are invited to attend the Multicultural Mix and Mingle: Fall ‘21 Reception and Book Club Launch on Wednesday, Sept. 29, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Diversity Behind the 16mm Camera

The Ohio University School of Film welcomes a new group of filmmakers coming from all over the world.

Keshawn Mellon, BFA ’21, left Ohio University with a diploma and a legacy—partnering with his peers to create Vibrancy Theater, dedicated to supporting and amplifying BIPOC voices, stories and artistry. Photo by Rich-Joseph Facun, BSVC ’01

Stage set

BIPOC student-led campus theater takes root—and prepares for its first production

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