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Keeping Bobcats informed, August 5, 2020

August 5, 2020 4 min

Your one-stop for updates related to fall opening, safety measures and more as the semester approaches.

OHIO professor Wyatt earns pair of national fellowships

August 5, 2020 6 min

Dr. Sarah Wyatt, an internationally respected researcher in the field of plant gravity biology, was named a Fellow of two national organizations.

OHIO professor Brian Collins produces podcast on comparative religion scholar Robert Eisler

August 5, 2020 3 min

Professor of classics and world religions Brian Collins has produced a 10-episode limited series about the little-known, comparative religion scholar Robert Eisler.

Fall Semester phased reopening updates announced

August 5, 2020 2 min

Ohio University has released updates to the phased reopening plan for Fall 2020.

The Chemistry Building under construction.

New Chemistry Building will bring labs out into the open

August 5, 2020 4 min

The Chemistry Building under construction between Clippinger Laboratories and Emeriti Park is creating a new look for South Green with its walls of windows.

Ohio University mourns the death of Ann Lee Hancock Konneker

August 5, 2020 3 min

One of Ohio University’s most dedicated supporters, Ann Lee Hancock Konneker, passed away on July 14 in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 95.

Ohio University provides one-time grant funding to help students get connected

August 4, 2020 2 min

Ohio University has announced the new “OHIO Get Connected Grant,” a one-time, $750 award to help meet technology needs for all full-time, first-year, degree-seeking students.

Fall Semester 2020 Student Parking Refund Update

August 4, 2020 2 min

Transportation & Parking Services will be refunding the full value of all student permits purchased for the upcoming fall 2020 semester.

Athens County sponsors free COVID-19 testing August 7

August 4, 2020 1 min

Athens County is hosting a free COVID-19 testing pop-up site from 1 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7 at Athens High School in The Plains.

Scripps PRSSA named Star Chapter for seventh-straight year

August 3, 2020 3 min

Ohio University’s Hugh M. Culbertson Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) has recently been awarded the 2020 Star Chapter Award again, for the seventh time since 2014.

92 inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, five awarded for highest GPA

August 3, 2020 8 min

Ninety-two students were inducted into the Lambda of Ohio University chapter of Phi Beta Kappa for the 2019-20 academic year, with five being recognized for highest GPA.

University Human Resources announces retirement vendor transition

August 3, 2020 5 min

Ohio University will make a change to its retirement plan vendor options for participants in the ARP, 403(b) and 457(b) plans effective November 1, 2020.

OHIO aviation student Garrett Carbullido Negley named Gates Scholar

August 3, 2020 2 min

OHIO student Garrett Carbullido Negley has been selected as a 2020 Gates Scholar, a prestigious scholarship for outstanding minority high school seniors who meet federal Pell Grant eligibility.

Ohio University updates administrative appointment policies

July 31, 2020 2 min

Ohio University continues to review its human resources policies to ensure they align with current operations, best practices, and external regulations.

University announces new purchasing guidance for personal protective equipment

July 31, 2020 4 min

Effective immediately, all planning unit requests for COVID-19 PPE supplies must be requested through the unit's approved point person.