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OHIO Athletics posts record-setting Graduation Success Rate, Federal Graduation Rate

October 16, 2019 2 min

Ohio University student-athletes set new school records for NCAA Graduation Success Rate and Federal Graduation Rate.

Sexual violence survivor art exhibits making impact on regional campuses

October 16, 2019 6 min

After inspiring thousands of people in Athens to help end sexual violence, the “What Were You Wearing” and “Through the Survivors Lens” art exhibits are now touring other campuses.

Drea Kelly, ex-wife of R. Kelly, to discuss domestic violence on Oct. 24

October 16, 2019 4 min

Drea Kelly will discuss her journey to healing and highlight learned behaviors from her abuser and herself and the warning signs of a volatile relationship.

The Patton College hosts Literacy Conference for teachers, teacher candidates and literacy advocates

October 16, 2019 4 min

The 2019 Literacy Conference, “Bringing Literacy to Life!” is Nov. 16, at McCracken Hall. The conference will feature keynote speakers, workshops, and book signings. Registration is open.

Authors @ Alden to Host David Wanczyk to Discuss Baseball for the Blind

October 16, 2019 2 min

Authors @ Alden will host David Wanczyk on Oct. 24 from 5:30-7 p.m. to talk about his book “Beep: Inside the Unseen World of Baseball for the Blind” on the fourth floor of Alden Library.

Last word: Jana Houser

October 16, 2019 4 min

Assistant Professor of Geography Jana Houser joined the OHIO faculty in 2013. Houser researches severe weather and has been chasing extreme events like tornadoes for more than 15 years.

animated illustration of teal waves in motion toward a shore

Lacuna

October 16, 2019 14 min

College of Fine Arts faculty C. David Russell and Mateo Galvano premiered Lacuna, a multimedia art installation, in June at the Currents New Media Festival in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The work reveals myriad forms of contrasting relationships: stillness with movement; traditional with digital; silk with plaster.

Notable Alumni | Samuel Chamberlain Is ‘Fanatic’ about Fresh Burgers and Fries

October 16, 2019 3 min

Samuel Chamberlain is Chief Operating Officer at Five Guys—where the hamburgers are still formed by hand and the fries are so fresh that bags of potatoes are often stacked beside the tables

2019 Alumni Awards Gala recognizes 13 outstanding graduates

October 15, 2019 14 min

In a week dedicated to Ohio University’s past, present and future, the community paused to celebrate the impact the University has had on a distinguished group of Bobcats and the impact they have....

Sugar Bush Foundation accepting letters of intent for 2020-21 funding

October 15, 2019 2 min

Online letters of intent for 2020-21 funding are being accepted now through 11:59 p.m. Nov. 30....

Research Moment: Improving therapy for knee injuries [VIDEO]

October 15, 2019 2 min

Dustin Grooms, OHIO associate professor of athletic training, is concerned about the high number of athletes who return to the action and injure their anterior cruciate ligaments again.

OHIO’s Kennedy Lecture Series welcomed Julie Cohen, co-producer and director of the Oscar-nominated documentary, “RBG,” in September. Photo by Ellee Achten, BSJ ’14, MA ’17

OHIO gifts share knowledge, wisdom, and love

October 15, 2019 3 min

Not many small Appalachian towns can attract such notable speakers as feminist activist Gloria Steinem or National Public Radio’s Ira Flatow. But two of Ohio University’s public lecture series have been bringing dozens of renowned figures like these to Athens for decades, enriching the relationship between OHIO and its surrounding communities through the open exchange of knowledge.

First Gen? Me Too! campaign raises awareness

October 15, 2019 2 min

OHIO First Scholars provides a wealth of opportunities and support for first-generation college students, including the First-Gen? Me Too! awareness campaign. First Scholars hosts First-Gen Fridays.

Nancy Stevens with Patrick O'Connor on a dig

Still more

October 15, 2019 1 min

What can we learn from half of a fossilized rodent tooth?

Women in Entrepreneurship Week offers free event to celebrate women-owned businesses

October 15, 2019 2 min

Ohio University’s Center for Entrepreneurship will celebrate Women in Entrepreneurship Week by hosting multiple Ohio female entrepreneurs for a panel and networking event from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 23.