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Konneker Fund laying the ‘bricks’ in OHIO’s road to a reimagined general education program

April 27, 2020 6 min

For the past 40 years, Ohio University undergraduates – regardless of their major or location – have participated in a shared learning experience, completing general education requirements design...

Jeff Russell conducting a theater safety exercise with a group of students

Community-engaged research grants support collaborative studies on performing artist health, music therapy, cancer

April 27, 2020 5 min

Three faculty members will use grants to partner with community members on new research projects focused on performing artists' health, music therapy, and the prevalence of childhood cancer.

OHIO’s J-School holds virtual annual banquet

April 24, 2020 7 min

The E.W. Scripps School of Journalism held its annual scholarship and awards banquet by leveraging a hashtag and livestreaming technology, maintaining a sense of celebration and community from afar.

Air Force ROTC cadets earn recognition

April 24, 2020 3 min

Air Force ROTC Detachment 650 announced that cadet Derek Burton won the Commander's In-College Scholarship and cadets Kyle Ball and Mihai Untea received commissions.

Professor Julio Arauz Appointed Director of OHIO’s J. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies

April 24, 2020 3 min

Arauz is a professor and the director of graduate studies in the McClure School. He began teaching at Ohio University in 2009, and will assume his directorship on July 1, 2020.

Kirby Bowman ties her apron at Passion Works Studios

Specialized studies major interns with passion

April 24, 2020 2 min

As an intern at Passion Works Studio, Kirby found a way to create jewelry pieces using small scraps of metal that are usually thrown away in the process of creating their trademark Passion Flowers

University provides additional final exam guidance for faculty

April 24, 2020 2 min

Robin Muhammad, chair of Faculty Senate, and Elizabeth Sayrs, executive vice president and provost, shared some additional information about this semester’s final exam week with OHIO faculty.

Special online celebration held for OHIO’s BSN nursing class of 2020

April 24, 2020 4 min

A unique online celebration was held for nursing seniors graduating early from Ohio University's School of Nursing. The April 18 conferral of degrees supported the call for healthcare reinforcement.

Ellen Wagner, left, and Abbey Marshall, right, will remain in Ohio to report in Youngstown and Akron, respectively.

Report for America selects two soon-to-be OHIO grads

April 24, 2020 5 min

Out of 1,800 applications received, Report for America chose 225 journalists to serve 162 newsrooms across the country.

Alden Library provides virtual resources for students during finals

April 23, 2020 3 min

Students may not have the opportunity to hunker down at Alden Library for this semester’s finals, but OHIO Libraries are still offering virtual ways to help students through their final week.

Crane Hollow gift brings one-of-a-kind collection to Ohio University

April 23, 2020 4 min

Crane Hollow Inc. recently agreed to donate a unique biological collection to the Ohio University Museum Complex. The gift includes a $50,000 collection support fund, as well as a database.

Students, Storytelling and the Power of Collections: There’s More to What You See

April 23, 2020 3 min

OHIO students in the Museum Studies Certificate Program have worked to develop an exhibition that demonstrates the fundamental idea that storytelling is the essence of the interpretive process.

Spotlight on Diversity at OHIO: National expert speaks on microaggressions during Virtual Diversity Leadership Institute

April 23, 2020 7 min

OHIO Diversity and Inclusion hosted the 2020 Virtual Diversity Leadership Institute on April 16 on the topic of how microaggressions can impact the daily lives of marginalized people.

OHIO Playwright Inna Tsyrlin selected as finalist for the 16th Alliance/Kendeda National Competition

April 23, 2020 1 min

School of Theater playwright Inna Tsyrlin’s “Stitched with a Sickle and a Hammer” is among the finalists selected for the 16th Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition.

Two OHIO students spread ‘good news’ during pandemic through newspaper project

April 23, 2020 3 min

Two Ohio University students are contributing to The Strange Times Newspaper project while staying in their Cincinnati homes, trying to spread good news during this time.