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Ronan Carroll receives Rakowski Award, continues research into genetics of Staphylococcal infections

December 20, 2021 7 min

Ronan Carroll, Ph.D., recently received the Robert F. Rakowski Award for Outstanding Research for breakthrough work involving non-traditional RNA and Staphylococcus bacterial infections.

Sugar Bush Foundation joins national economic development initiative

December 20, 2021 3 min

The Sugar Bush Foundation, a supporting organization of The Ohio University Foundation, has been announced as part of a $100 million national initiative to invest in equitable economic development.

Alumni News | Magdalyne Akiding plans to bring kindness, fun activities to her classroom

December 20, 2021 5 min

Ohio University alumna Magdalyne Akiding came to Athens as an international student to earn a master's degree in linguistics.

Brian Schoen publishes new chapter in ‘The Cambridge History of America in the World’

December 20, 2021 3 min

Brian Schoen, Ph.D., published a chapter in “The Cambridge History of America in the World, Volume 2: The Nineteenth Century.”

Child and Family Studies’ Child-Life program offers support to children at vaccine clinics

December 20, 2021 5 min

Child and Family Studies’ Child-Life program have been working with the Athens City-County Health Department 5- to 11-year-old child vaccine clinics to help ease the children's anxiety.

Seven OHIO students receive Gilman International Scholarships to study abroad during 2022

December 17, 2021 3 min

Seven Ohio University undergraduate students received Gilman Scholarships for studying abroad in 2022.

Alumnus, former WOUB student Jeff Bidwell is raising money to give Christmas to kids in Mayfield, Ky.

December 17, 2021 3 min

As business owners, former WOUB student and Ohio University graduate Jeff Bidwell and his wife, Jennifer Rukavina-Bidwell, are victims of the devastating tornado that hit Mayfield, Ky., last week.

Newsweek lauds OHIO's national leadership in experiential learning, benefitting the community

December 17, 2021 6 min

At Ohio University, students have numerous opportunities to learn by doing. Those key experiences have been highlighted by Newsweek in their Best Maker Schools 2021 list.

OHIO Online student balances work, school, and family

December 17, 2021 4 min

OHIO Online criminal justice student Christina Cox took a non-traditional route to college, starting her associate degree at Sinclair Community College in 2015 after having been a stay-at-home mom.

A recent graduate celebrates as she crosses the stage during the Fall Commencement 2021 at the Athens Campus.

Fall 2021 Commencement

December 16, 2021 2 min

Ohio University graduated nearly 900 students on Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Convocation Center on the Athens campus, with all the regional campuses graduating their students on Thursday, Dec. 9.

University Announcements

Global Travel Fund supports international travel-related costs for faculty

December 16, 2021 2 min

The University International Council encourages eligible faculty to apply for the Global Travel Fund to support international research, paper presentation, and other scholarly or creative activities.

COVID-19 protocol remains in effect during winter break, testing centers will close

December 16, 2021 1 min

Students, faculty, and staff who experience COVID-19 symptoms, are exposed to COVID-19, or test positive for COVID-19 during winter break are expected to follow the OHIO COVID-19 Protocol.

Contemporary History Institute to host Baker Peace Conference ‘Technology and Freedom: A Brave New World’ Feb. 24-25

December 15, 2021 4 min

The College of Arts and Sciences’ Contemporary History Institute will host the 2022 Baker Peace Conference, themed “Technology and Freedom: A Brave New World,” on Feb. 24-25.

Seven fall OHIO grads commission as officers in the United States Army

December 15, 2021 3 min

Seven fall Ohio University graduates have been commissioned as second lieutenants in the United States Army.

McKenzie Taylor, Bachelor of Science, Communication Studies 2022

Student Spotlight: McKenzie Taylor

December 15, 2021 5 min

In celebration of our 65th anniversary, we are highlighting Ohio University Lancaster alumni and students on our website and social media pages.