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Alumnus and ‘Queer Eye’ creator David Collins shares Pride Month message

June 18, 2020 3 min

David Collins, BSC ’89, the Emmy Award-winning creator of “Queer Eye” (Netflix) and “Legendary” (HBO Max) sent a video message for Pride Month.

Division of Diversity and Inclusion develops Commit to Care + Act

June 18, 2020 2 min

Division of Diversity and Inclusion has developed Commit to Care + Act, a central location for campus programming designed to provide education, resources, and support for the OHIO community.

Dr Ronald C. Moomaw at KSC SpaceX Launch 2020

Alumni & Friends

OHIO Alum, NASA psychiatrist a part of historic SpaceX launch

June 18, 2020 4 min

Dr. Ronald C. Moomaw, '80 Heritage College alum and NASA psychiatrist, supported the historic SpaceX mission that took place on May 30, 2020.

Ohio University adopts test-optional pathway for Athens campus freshman admission

June 18, 2020 3 min

OHIO announced the creation of a new test-optional admission pathway today, permanently suspending the requirement of standardized test scores for incoming first-year students on the Athens campus.

Student Resources

OHIO’s PREP program acclimates high school students into higher education

June 18, 2020 3 min

OHIO's Patton College has created the PREP program within the Aspire Grant Program in the Stevens Literacy Center to help high school students make an easier transition into higher education.

Classified Civil Service Modernization Update

June 16, 2020 1 min

The proposed changes to classified civil service at Ohio University are in alignment with the Ohio Revised Code and Administrative Codes.

Resilience Fund awards grants to struggling businesses

June 16, 2020 3 min

Business owners in Appalachian Ohio counties and Mid-Ohio Valley counties of West Virginia facing economic challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic are encouraged to apply for the Resilience Fund.

Ohio University reaffirms commitment to diversity and inclusion

June 15, 2020 2 min

Late on Saturday June 13, Ohio University leadership was made aware of anti-Semitic images painted on the graffiti wall on the Athens campus.

Patton College to host Black Lives Matter discussion on June 15

June 12, 2020 1 min

The Patton College of Education is featuring a special session to conclude its Remote Teaching Series from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Monday, June 15.

President Nellis celebrates Pride Month

June 12, 2020 1 min

Ohio University President M. Duane Nellis released a video message June 11 about the university’s celebration of Pride Month.

Educational Benefits to cover online partnership programs for employees

June 12, 2020 1 min

Effective Fall Semester 2020/2021, eligible Ohio University employees will have the opportunity to utilize their Educational Benefits towards online partnership programs.

Telehealth visits extended to Sept. 13

June 12, 2020 1 min

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has extended the timeline to utilize telehealth at no cost to patients through September 13, 2020.

CVS Caremark to provide pharmacy benefit management July 1

June 12, 2020 2 min

As previously announced, the university’s prescription drug plan will transition from Express Scripts to CVS Caremark effective July 1, 2020.

Vacation leave donation program announced

June 12, 2020 3 min

Effective immediately, eligible administrative staff, classified staff (non-bargaining) and faculty may participate in a vacation leave donation program.

University Update

Scripps College of Communication offers graduate communication-related certificates, beginning with Crisis Communications

June 12, 2020 4 min

OHIO's Scripps College of Communication is offering new communications-related graduate certificate programs, beginning with crisis communications.