Stories from 2021

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Keeping Bobcats Informed, Dec. 1, 2021

Information inside for students about prepping for finals, public health updates, technology tips, recognizing student leaders, and more.

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Ohio Experts

Ohio University researcher: Footprints from Site A at Laetoli, Tanzania, are from early humans, not bears

A recent re-excavation of the Site A footprints at Laetoli and a detailed comparative analysis reveal that the footprints were made by an early human, according to a new study reported in Nature.

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Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service Helps Address School Health in Southeastern Ohio

Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service has partnered with Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Wright State University’s Kevin Lorson to improve child wellbeing.

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Student Spotlight: Bridget Selotlegeng

Bridget Selotlegeng earns her Bachelor of Science degree in Restaurant, Hotel and Tourism with a minor in Business this semester.

Jneanne Hacker

Jneanne Hacker to assume top role in Housing and Residence Life

The Division of Student Affairs is excited to announce the appointment of Jneanne Hacker as the Executive Director of Housing and Residence Life, effective Dec. 1, 2021.

Three STRS retirement board seats up for election

In spring 2022, the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) Ohio will hold an election for two contributing member seats and one retired teacher member seat on the State Teachers Retirement Board.

Athena Cinema membership

Athena Cinema launches new membership look and benefits; membership drive

The Athena Cinema, a beloved theater that serves both the Athens community and OHIO students, is expanding its membership program to better meet its patrons’ needs.

Lancaster student organizations

OHIO Lancaster student organizations keep engaged through service work

Even with the limitations to volunteering that COVID-19 has created, several OHIO Lancaster student organizations have found ways to serve the community by participating in community service.

Serena McCollum

IEA’s Serena McCollum set to retire after 30 plus years of service

The Ohio University community is invited to celebrate the grand career and retirement of the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Analytics (IEA)’s Serena McCollum. 

Students huddled at night under a light looking at salamanders

Summer 2022 funding program will increase number of undergraduate research, creative activities

For many Ohio University students, summer offers an exciting opportunity to engage in research and creative experiences that will prepare them for graduate school or their first job after graduation.

Tatiana Somià

OHIO welcomes Marie Curie Research Fellow Tatiana Somià

This fall, Ohio University and the Center for Entrepreneurship welcomed Tatiana Somià, Ph.D., a Marie Skłodowska-Curie IF Global Research Fellow.

Megan Taylor and Leighton Heiner

First time competitors win awards at in-person Mock Trial Tournament

The Ohio University Mock Trial Team competed at Ohio State University’s Scarlet and Grey Mock Trial Tournament in October, with two first-time competitors winning awards.

Veteran Suicide Awareness

Exercise challenge supporting veterans’ mental health to take place in Baker on Dec. 2-3

OHIO’S Veterans and Military Student Services Center will host an exercise challenge on Dec. 2 and 3 to help raise awareness about veteran suicide.

LibKey

OHIO Libraries research tool delivers full-text articles with a single click

The new browser extension LibKey Nomad moves seamlessly between publisher websites and the University Libraries’ online journal subscriptions to deliver one-click article access to important research.

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School of Dance recognizes exceptional young choreographers creating dance for social justice and equity

Ohio University’s College of Fine Arts and the School of Dance are pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural 2021 High School Choreography Competition.

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