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UCM to reduce Compass email distribution to once a week after Spring Break

March 2, 2018 1 min

Mar 2, 2018 From staff reports Ohio University Communications and Marketing (UCM) recently announced that the Compass newsletter email distribution schedule will be reduced from twice a week to o...

Hudson native Stephen Dyer is 2016-17 Hicks Executive in Residence

March 2, 2018 3 min

Mar 2, 2018 From staff reports The Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools is pleased to announce the 2016-17 Hicks Executive in Residence, Mr. Stephen Dyer. He currently serves as the Educat...

OPIE’s International Conversation Hour brings students, community members of all backgrounds together

March 2, 2018 5 min

Mar 2, 2018 By Juli Holbert Ohio University’s weekly International Conversation Hour is a hub for student, staff, faculty and community diversity. Hosted by the Ohio Program of Intensive English ...

Faculty expertise on immigration featured in Baltimore magazine

March 1, 2018 3 min

Mar 1, 2018 By Neeley Allen The subject of illegal immigration is now commonplace in society and often “immigrants” or “refugees” are belittled as human beings. These terms typically suggest that...

Athens Mayor and Ohio University President issue joint statement in advance of spring semester weekend activities

March 1, 2018 2 min

Mar 1, 2018 From staff reports Athens Mayor Steve Patterson and Ohio University President M. Duane Nellis shared a joint statement in advance of spring semester weekend activities. Spring semes...

University funds initiatives that advance interdisciplinary research, student and community engagement

February 28, 2018 3 min

Ohio University has provided funding to three new initiatives that advance interdisciplinary research and student and community engagement.

Patton College’s endowed professorship supports meaningful research across four decades

February 28, 2018 3 min

Since 1974, the Robert L. Morton Professorship of Mathematics Education has enabled Patton College of Education faculty members to engage passionate students in meaningful research projects....

Music therapy camp gets boost from Baker Fund award

February 28, 2018 3 min

Two Ohio University professors will be expanding their research on using music therapy to boost the social skills of children with high-functioning autism after receiving support from the John C....

Ohio University’s 2018 Homecoming theme, dates announced

February 27, 2018 2 min

This year’s Homecoming weekend – October 15-20 – will follow the theme “Athens State of Mind,” a celebration of how Bobcats carry the spirit of Athens no matter where they go....

Students selected for summer 2018 orientation staff

February 27, 2018 3 min

Feb 27, 2018 By Brigitte Meisse Fifty-one of OHIO's best and brightest students were welcomed onto the 2018 Bobcat Student Orientation (BSO) team. This year's student leaders come from an array o...

Veteran TV journalist George Smith shares career advice during ‘90 Minutes’ talk

February 26, 2018 5 min

Feb 26, 2018 By George E. Mauzy Jr. Students in attendance during TV journalist George Smith's Feb. 21 "90 Minutes Series" talk in Schoonover Center left with plenty of career advice. The Fox 32 ...

Ohio University Undergraduate Admissions issues special notice regarding applicant discipline resulting from peaceful protest

February 26, 2018 1 min

Ohio University is aware that some students may encounter discipline within their school conduct systems for participating in walk-outs or other examples of protected speech.

The Start by Believing campaign for sexual assault awareness is March 6

February 26, 2018 2 min

Feb 26, 2018 From staff reports Most victims of sexual assault never report the crime to law enforcement, often because of the responses they receive from friends and family members. The Start by...

OHIO to kick off Women’s History Month with keynote from Global Citizen award winner

February 26, 2018 6 min

Feb 26, 2018 From staff reports Ohio University’s Women’s Center is partnering with offices across the Athens Campus to celebrate Women’s History Month. The festivities kick off at 6:30 p.m. Thu...

iCUE Spotlight: Feb. 26-March 4, 2018

February 26, 2018 5 min

Feb 26, 2018 By Carlie Meyers Hey there Bobcats! It's Week 7, and although we're nearly halfway through the semester, there are still plenty of ways to get involved on campus. From inspirational ...