All News Stories

The Schey Sales Centre Virtual Classroom

The world turning virtual has only pushed The Schey Sales Centre into being better

September 23, 2020 2 min

Just as academic classes have adapted to virtual meetings, so have the organizations and clubs here at Ohio University.

Dr. Francine Childs, HON ’97, EMERT ’05, addresses the crowd at an Aug. 28, 2013, event held at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium commemorating the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.

Scholarship honors professor emerita who inspired students to ‘be the change they wish to see’

September 23, 2020 7 min

A new scholarship at Ohio University is paving the way for students to continue the legacy of Professor Emerita Dr. Francine Childs, the first Black professor to be granted tenure at OHIO.

OHIO publishes webpage on events and use of space amid COVID

September 23, 2020 2 min

As OHIO prepares to bring more students back for phase 2, the University has published a new webpage under the coronavirus website explaining the events and use of space policy that will be followed.

Veterans and Military Students’ Faculty/Staff Awareness Training Program announces fall session

September 23, 2020 3 min

The Landing Zone training was created to assist individuals who are committed to providing resources and aid to veteran students across campus.

Dr. Gillian Ice shares Ohio University weekly public health update

September 22, 2020 5 min

Dr. Gillian Ice will give a summary of the COVID numbers for OHIO and discuss new initiatives, as well as highlight one or two aspects of COVID management for campus and community.

Patton College to host third Black Lives Matter panel discussion on Sept. 28

September 22, 2020 2 min

“Advocacy & Allyship: Every Day, Not Just When it is Trending” will be held on Monday, Sept. 28, from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Paul Benedict named new director of Center for Entrepreneurship

September 22, 2020 5 min

Paul Benedict, former associate director of Ohio University's Center for Entrepreneurship, has been named the new director.

Students sitting a wall with soldier in the foreground

Countdown to the 1970 closing

September 22, 2020 3 min

Activism is ingrained in the history of Ohio University, where questioning the status quo and advocating for change are hallmarks of the academic experience and culture.

Presidential Health Directive Update

September 22, 2020 2 min

The University announces a newly-issued Presidential Health Directive that supports Interim Policy 44.102.

Where it all began

September 22, 2020 1 min

COLLEGE GREEN: Hallowed ground whose brick pathways, towering trees and very soil cradle the history of Ohio University, Athens and a trailblazing nation. Whether teaching or studying on the Athens Campus, a regional or extension campus, or through the University’s growing online learning programs, all OHIO stories trace back to this small square of land where it all began.

Jenny Hall-Jones named interim Vice President for Student Affairs at Ohio University

September 21, 2020 2 min

Ohio University President M. Duane Nellis, today, announced that Jenny Hall-Jones has been named interim Vice President for Student Affairs at Ohio University effective October 24, 2020.

OHIO Chillicothe to host viewing discussion of alum’s book-turned-film “The Devil All the Time”

September 21, 2020 3 min

OHIO Chillicothe will host a Zoom post-viewing discussion of one of the current top Netflix films, “The Devil All the Time,” based off of OHIO Chillicothe alumnus Donald Ray Pollock’s popular book.

Time Machine: Homecoming

September 21, 2020 5 min

Homecoming at Ohio University can be traced at least as far back as November 1919 when the student-published Green and White newspaper noted that the University football team was preparing for a “Home Coming” game. The last game of the University’s 1919 season carried the alumni slogan “Beat Denison,” in reference to the team’s scheduled opponent.

Cooped Up? Dance on!

September 21, 2020 5 min

Amid stay-at-home orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ohio University alumnae Leah Crosby, BFA ’15, and Danielle Doell, BFA ’14, channeled their creativity, passion and innovation to bring adventure and the arts to the Seattle community.

Finding a home 8,657 miles away from home

September 21, 2020 3 min

Born in a coastal city in eastern South Africa, Courtney Perrett, BSJ ’20, grew up in a close-knit family who taught her to care for the natural world, dream big and never give up on those dreams. They always encouraged her to fiercely pursue her goals, even if that meant moving to another continent at 19 years old.