Stories from 2021

Three students wearing masks walking in down a sidewalk in Athens

New student public health initiative to focus on ‘Keeping Bobcats Safe’

3 min

A team of students passionate about health education are striking up conversations around campus in an effort to help more OHIO students understand healthy behaviors that can help end the pandemic.
Student Matthew Kinlow and President M. Duane Nellis at the Leadership Awards Gala in 2018.

Student Leadership Awards to be held virtually April 14

2 min

“OHIO Strong” gala theme will highlight exceptional stories of student leadership and resilience from the past academic year.

Graduate students invited to attend National Association of Graduate/Professional Students Midwestern Regional Conference

3 min

The Graduate Student Senate will virtually co-host the 2021 National Association of Graduate/Professional Students (NAGPS) Midwestern Regional Conference April 5-8.

The Theatre Department of Ohio University Eastern Campus will present “Scattered Shakespeare”

2 min

The Theatre Department of Ohio University Eastern Campus will present “Scattered Shakespeare”, a collection of Shakespeare monologues and scenes, on Saturday, April 17 at 8:00pm on the Ohio University Eastern Campus YouTube channel.

Weekly public health update: March 30, 2021

5 min

For three consecutive weeks, Ohio’s average COVID-19 case rate was dropping. But last week it ticked back up, and last Thursday Gov. DeWine announced that Ohio’s daily reported cases stopped dropping.

Donald Pollock: From Knockemstiff to Netflix

5 min

Growing up in 1960s rural Ohio, Donald R. Pollock II, AB ’94, never planned to pursue college—let alone pen prize-winning fiction. A high school dropout, Pollock wasn’t big on plans.
Rep. Brad Wenstrup

Ohio Congressman Brad Wenstrup visits vaccination clinic at Ohio University’s Chillicothe campus

5 min

Ohio Congressman Brad Wenstrup visited the Ross County Health District COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at the Ohio University Chillicothe Shoemaker Center on Tuesday, March 30.
A clinician works with a performing artist using an exercise ball

OHIO efforts to provide care for performing arts students amid pandemic highlighted in national publication

7 min

OHIO's SHAPe Clinic has been nationally recognized for its efforts in providing adequate healthcare treatment for performing artists during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ridges Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for March 31

1 min

The Ridges Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet virtually at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 31. 

OHIO to host Spotlight on Learning Conference April 5 – 8

1 min

Ohio University’s Spotlight on Learning Conference is scheduled for April 5 - 8, 2021, and will focus on the theme “How COVID Has Changed Your Teaching.”

Dr. Robert Mock to discuss history and legacy of Black Greek life

2 min

Ohio University’s Division of Diversity and Inclusion will host “Black Greek Life 101: A Conversation with Dr. Robert Mock” on Tuesday, April 13.
Black and white image of a young East Asian person with glasses smiling and laughing, looking slightly away from the camera

OHIO LGBT Center to host talk with disability justice advocate Lydia X. Z. Brown on April 7

4 min

The Ohio University LGBT Center is hosting renowned disability justice advocate, attorney, speaker, writer, and organizer Lydia X. Z. Brown on Wednesday, April 7.
Dr. Caroline Kingori in a meeting in Kenya

Dr. Caroline Kingori selected for academic, research fellowship in Kenya

4 min

For Kingori, who was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, this opportunity has been years in the making. Her project will last roughly 80 days, September to December 2021.
Headshot of Duncan Farquhar

From undecided to experienced: Duncan Farquhar’s Bobcat journey

5 min

When Duncan Farquhar came to Ohio University in 2018, he wasn’t sure what he wanted to major in, so he entered as an undecided student in University College. Now, he'll graduate with experience.
school of music man on piano

School of Music visiting scholar with an ear for tech

4 min

In March, the School of Music welcomed, Michael Viega, a Music Therapy Board Certified and Licensed Creative Arts Therapist.
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