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OHIO study demonstrates barriers to COVID-19 vaccination

February 24, 2021 3 min

A new study conducted at Ohio University shows that residents of Appalachian areas, younger Ohioans and Black and Hispanic residents are less likely to agree to a COVID-19 vaccine.

Cortical Bone Mechanics Technology, measure what could not be measured before

University Update

TechGROWTH Ohio announces investment in Ohio University spinout OsteoDx, Inc.

February 24, 2021 4 min

TechGROWTH Ohio Fund, the Ohio Third Frontier-Ohio University investment fund focusing on early-stage technology companies, announces its investment in OsteoDX, Inc.(f/k/a AEIOU Scientific).

OHIO Army ROTC grad supports pandemic relief

February 24, 2021 3 min

Second Lieutenant Jonnierah “JonJon” Smith, a 2020 graduate of the College of Arts and Sciences and the Army ROTC program at Ohio University, helps distribute food at the Mid-Ohio Foodbank.

OHIO students gain incomparable experience researching new ways to battle COVID amid pandemic

February 24, 2021 5 min

When six OHIO students began their educational careers, none of them thought that before entering the workforce they would be faced with one of the world’s biggest challenges – a global pandemic.

Board of Trustees to hold special meeting to review Faculty Senate hearing committee report regarding faculty member

February 24, 2021 1 min

The Ohio University Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Monday, March 1.

Sustainability Awards nominations accepted through March 18

February 24, 2021 2 min

The awards recognize students, staff, faculty, departments and community members or organizations for their outstanding contributions to sustainability at Ohio University or in the local community.

Keeping Bobcats informed, February 24, 2021

February 24, 2021 3 min

Information for students about food benefits, suicide prevention and OHIO TikTok.

Art professor and student create illustrated children’s book

February 24, 2021 4 min

Student Callie Smith and Professor David LaPalombara collaborated to make an imaginary family story come to life in the book "Fescue: A Brave Blade."

A deeper dive into wastewater testing

February 24, 2021 2 min

The University’s COVID-19 wastewater surveillance program has resulted in not only targeted asymptomatic testing of students on the Athens campus, but also some questions.

Study shows state of Ohio is below national average in fatal police shootings

February 23, 2021 3 min

A new data analysis by the Ohio Alliance for Innovation in Population Health shows that Ohio has a lower ratio of deaths related to police intervention than the national average.

Hugh Sherman, former dean of the College of Business

Shermans leave lasting legacy through scholarship for Appalachian students

February 23, 2021 3 min

During his tenure as dean of the College of Business, Hugh Sherman witnessed firsthand the profound impact a college education could have on students.

OHIO experts discuss how Hip-Hop has shaped activism, black culture and education

February 23, 2021 1 min

OHIO professors discussed the origins of Hip-Hop and how over the last 50 years it has influenced black culture, activism and education in the latest Ask the Experts livestream.

Safely planning for fun and self-care

February 23, 2021 6 min

I am happy to report that COVID-19 case numbers continue to decrease across the country and state. Most counties with an OHIO campus are similarly on the downtrend.

Damian with colleagues Brendan Murphy (left), Ulf Linnemann (right) and two of Ulf’s doctoral students, examining rocks of the Rheic Ocean in the Prague Basin of the Czech Republic in 2002.

Damian Nance deduced Cycle of Supercontinents, and focused on finding the evidence

February 22, 2021 9 min

Damian Nance's colleagues from around the world came together to honor the man who put the puzzle pieces together to paint a whole new picture of Earth.

Patton College of Education to host session on using educational benefits for online programs

February 22, 2021 1 min

The Patton College of Education will host a virtual information session about its online programs on March 12.