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‘A Month of Ubuntu’ to highlight importance of a socially just community

November 13, 2018 3 min

Nov 13, 2018 By Lauren Flum Ohio University’s Office for Multicultural Student Access and Retention (OMSAR) is hosting a monthlong program about community and humanism titled, “A Month of Ubuntu....

Meet Mac Stricklen, Ohio University Ombudsperson [VIDEO]

November 13, 2018 1 min

Nov 13, 2018 Video by University Communications and Marketing staff In this video, Mac Stricklen explains his role as Ohio University ombudsperson. He lets you know what he does, whom he works fo...

Faculty and staff to receive free tickets to Wednesday football game

November 11, 2018 1 min

Nov 11, 2018 From staff reports Ohio University faculty and staff can receive up to four free tickets to the 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, football game vs. Buffalo. The Bobcats (6-4 overall, 4-2 MA...

Sign up for December active shooter preparedness trainings

November 9, 2018 1 min

Nov 9, 2018 From staff reports Ohio University will host the following upcoming trainings for faculty, staff and students: December – ALICE Trainings for faculty/staff/students The goals of the...

Five students win opportunity to ‘Go Global’ via social media raffle

November 8, 2018 4 min

Nov 8, 2018 By Maura Anderson The Office of Global Opportunities awarded study away scholarships to five lucky students who participated in a social media raffle at the annual Global Opportunitie...

Ohio Southern conduct simulated Fentanyl release as workforce training exercise [PHOTOS]

November 8, 2018 3 min

Nov 8, 2018 By Sarah Diamond Burroway Ohio University Southern’s Ironton Campus hosted a simulated fentanyl release as part of a workforce training effort in Southeast Ohio. The event will involv...

Ohio University professor develops life-saving technology with Cranfield University, Gates Foundation

November 8, 2018 4 min

Nov 8, 2018 From staff reports A small electrochemical sensor developed by an Ohio University distinguished professor has big potential to reduce – or even eliminate – the number of E.coli-relate...

UCM Quarterly Dashboard highlights past quarter successes

November 8, 2018 2 min

Nov 8, 2018 From staff reports Ohio University Communications and Marketing (UCM) has released its quarterly dashboard, which highlights achievement metrics, projects and initiatives completed du...

President shares Regional Higher Education Study Committee's final report

November 7, 2018 4 min

Nov 7, 2018 From staff reports Ohio University President M. Duane Nellis sent the following message to the Ohio University community on Nov. 7, 2018, to share the final report of the University's...

Ohio choirs and Symphonic Band to pay tribute to veterans in free concert on Nov. 12

November 7, 2018 2 min

Nov 7, 2018 From staff reports Ohio University’s School of Music celebrates United States veterans with a concert, “A Tribute to Veterans,” featuring the Ohio University Symphonic Band, The Singi...

International Education Week to be celebrated Nov. 11-18

November 7, 2018 4 min

Nov 7, 2018 Submitted by the Office of Global Affairs Ohio University will celebrate International Education Week (IEW) during the week of Nov. 11-18 with a series of special events on the Athens...

2018 Academic Innovation Accelerator proposals due November 19

November 7, 2018 4 min

Nov 7, 2018 By Emily Baxstrom On Friday, November 2, 50 attendees gathered at the third annual Ideation Event to discuss their ideas for teaching and learning at OHIO. Participants shared their c...

University Updates

OHIO administrators to share 'The Future History of The Ridges' on Nov. 15

November 7, 2018 6 min

Nov 7, 2018 by Dan Pittman University administrators and Ridges Master Plan co-chairs Shawna Bolin and Joe Shields will present “The Future History of The Ridges” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15 a...

Facilitating Career Development Faculty Learning Community accepting applications

November 6, 2018 2 min

Nov 6, 2018 By Emily Baxstrom A 2019 Faculty Learning Community (FLC) will help faculty and academic advisors identify opportunities for enhancing confidence and skills in leading career-related ...

Budget Planning Council conference call with media is Nov. 7

November 6, 2018 3 min

University leadership will be holding a monthly conference call with media to recap the activities and recommendations of OHIO’s Budget Planning Council (BPC).