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OHIO celebrates Homecoming 2019: 1804 and So Much More

October 17, 2019 4 min

Ohio University alumni and the Bobcats following in their footsteps united for Homecoming 2019 – a week dedicated to reveling in their shared and unique experiences and celebrating all things OHIO....

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

New OHIO study shows huge dinosaurs evolved different cooling systems to combat heat stroke

October 16, 2019 6 min

Different dinosaur groups independently evolved gigantic body sizes, but they all faced the same problems of overheating and damaging their brains.

Kennedy Lecture Series welcomes Brandon McMillan, host of CBS show 'Lucky Dog'

October 16, 2019 2 min

McMillan will speak to the OHIO community on Oct. 28 as part of the Kennedy Lecture Series alongside a few special guests.

Sustainable Infrastructure Hub Seminar led by Dr. David Bayless is Nov. 6

October 16, 2019 2 min

On Oct. 3, Dr. Theresa Moran discussed Hub initiatives and provided an overview of the Hub’s work to improve the sustainability of food, grounds, transportation and student life.

Check out the best 2019 Homecoming photos

October 16, 2019 1 min

Ohio University's 2019 Homecoming Week, Oct. 7-12, carried the theme “1804 and So Much More,” which commemorated the 215-year legacy of Ohio’s first and finest university.

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

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.

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....