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Dr. Jack Marchbanks is pictured at the College of Arts and Sciences’ 2019 Notable Alumni Awards, where he was recognized for his career, community and Ohio University contributions.

Forever learning, serving: ODOT director to be honored with Outstanding State Government Alumnus Award

February 2, 2022 6 min

Ohio Department of Transportation Director Jack Marchbanks, PHD ’18, will be presented OHIO’s Outstanding State Government Alumnus Award, recognizing exceptional achievements in public service.

Public health update: Feb. 1, 2022

February 2, 2022 4 min

Our COVID numbers are coming down significantly now and, if this trend continues, we anticipate being able to gradually lift public health measures.

Ohio University Lancaster awarded IMAP training provider grant to provide free credentials

February 2, 2022 2 min

Low-income partially- or totally-unemployed Ohio residents now have the opportunity to earn one or more Ohio University Lancaster credentials for free through a training program grant

BinaxNOW testing and reporting with NAVICA

February 2, 2022 3 min

Ohio University expects students, faculty, and staff who use BinaxNOW antigen self-tests to submit their test results to the University via the NAVICA app.

Ohio University remembers the legacy of Dean Emeritus T. Richard 'Dick' Robe

February 2, 2022 6 min

T. Richard “Dick” Robe, alumnus and dean of Ohio University’s Russ College of Engineering and Technology for 16 years, passed away on Jan. 7, 2022, in Peachtree City, Georgia.

University Event

'Let’s Talk About Loss' with author Anthony Webb on Feb. 3

February 2, 2022 2 min

“Let’s Talk About Loss” will be take place on Feb. 3, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST virtually on Zoom.

Dyson headlines OHIO Black History Month events

February 2, 2022 5 min

Ohio University will celebrate Black History Month 2022 with a virtual keynote talk from Dr. Michael Eric Dyson at 7 p.m. Feb. 23, and several other in-person and virtual events.

Career Network to host spring industry fairs

February 1, 2022 3 min

Ohio University’s Career Network will host a series of industry career fairs this spring to provide students with tailored engagement opportunities for networking with employers.

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Jake Protivnak

February 1, 2022 5 min

The Patton College is proud to feature Dr. Jake J. Protivnak as February’s Alum of the Month. Dr. Protivnak is one of the founding board members of State of Mind: Hudson.

OHIO students can now sign up for The Body Project

February 1, 2022 1 min

The Body Project is a peer-led body-acceptance program designed to help college-age students resist cultural pressures to conform to the appearance ideal standard of beauty.

Social media student spotlight: Sarah Rubsam

February 1, 2022 2 min

Senior interactive design and integrated media double-major Sarah Rubsam is from Mason, OH. She also is pursuing a social media certificate and a minor in Spanish...

Sugar Bush Foundation taps economic development specialist Erin Rennich for director role

February 1, 2022 3 min

The Sugar Bush Foundation recently announced the appointment of Erin Rennich as its first director.

Global Arts Festival to return in March 2022

February 1, 2022 3 min

The second Ohio University Global Arts Festival and 10th World Music and Dance Concert will be held in March 2022, celebrating diversity in the OHIO community.

Pittaway OHIO entrepreneurship professor inducted as Longenecker Fellow

February 1, 2022 3 min

Luke Pittaway, Ph.D., O'Bleness Professor of Entrepreneurship at Ohio University, was inducted as a USASBE Longenecker Fellow at the organization's annual conference held Jan. 7.

Students hang a sign in the new LBGT Center

LGBT Center to re-open in new, upgraded space, welcome new assistant director

February 1, 2022 4 min

Ohio University’s LGBT Center is excited to share it will be re-opening to in-person visitors on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, with a new assistant director and an upgraded location within Baker Center.