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‘Diversity is OHIO’ panel discussion is Oct. 24

October 19, 2018 1 min

Oct 19, 2018 From staff reports Ohio University's Office for Multicultural Student Access and Retention will host a panel discussion titled, “Diversity is OHIO,” that will address the importance ...

OHIO offices, Athens businesses take top Paint the Town Green honors

October 19, 2018 5 min

It’s official! The winners of this year’s Paint the Town Green contest have been announced, and Bobcat bragging rights go to one office in Ohio University’s Patton College of Education, two offic...

Ohio University to host debate for Ohio's 15th Congressional District on Oct. 30

October 18, 2018 1 min

Oct 18, 2018 From staff reports Ohio University will host a debate between Steve Stivers and Rick Neal, candidates for Ohio's 15th Congressional District, at the Nelson Court dining hall at 6 p.m...

CHSP helps honor Hometown Hero

October 18, 2018 2 min

Oct 18, 2018 By Joe Higgins The College of Health Sciences and Professions (CHSP) was a key sponsor in this year’s Hometown Heroes Dinner for the American Red Cross of Southeast Ohio held Thursda...

Let’s Get Spooky with UPC! is Oct. 24

October 18, 2018 1 min

Oct 18, 2018 From staff reports University Program Council (UPC) will host “Let’s Get Spooky with UPC” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, on Baker University Center Theatre. UPC will be screening Hall...

Game day traffic patterns announced for the OHIO Bobcats’ 2018 Homecoming football game

October 18, 2018 2 min

Oct 18, 2018 From staff reports Faculty, staff, students and OHIO Bobcat football fans arriving to campus on Saturday, October 20 should be aware of the following traffic patterns that will affec...

OHIO offices, Athens businesses ‘Paint the Town Green’ for Homecoming 2018

October 17, 2018 4 min

Bobcats looking to channel their “Athens State of Mind” are encouraged to visit the more than a dozen locations across Ohio University’s Athens Campus and in the local community that decked their...

A place to gather

October 17, 2018 3 min

Francine Childs, HON ’97, EMERT ’05, is many things to many people. Ohio University’s first tenured black professor, she’s a stalwart social justice advocate. On campus and in the community, she’s a symbol of perseverance, selflessness, and spunk. To her students, she’s simply “Doc,” or more affectionately, “Mama Childs.”

Beautification project slated to enhance iconic campus views

October 17, 2018 2 min

Oct 17, 2018 From staff reports Visitors to Ohio University’s campus often remark about its natural beauty and the beauty of campus. Approach Athens, and the campus of Ohio University from any di...

Registration open for third annual Ideation Event

October 17, 2018 4 min

Oct 17, 2018 By Emily Baxstrom The 2018 Ideation Event will take place on Friday, November 2, from 2–5 p.m. in Schoonover 450 on the Athens Campus. This three-hour idea-generating gathering is de...

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is Oct. 27

October 17, 2018 1 min

Oct 17, 2018 From staff reports The Drug Enforcement Administration, in partnership with the City of Athens and the Athens Police Department, is inviting the local community to participate in the...

iCUE Spotlight: Oct. 19-25, 2018

October 17, 2018 5 min

Oct 17, 2018 Compiled by George E. Mauzy Jr. Take a look at the upcoming events on the official OHIO Calendar of University Events. Anyone with an active OHIO ID can log in and complete the form ...

WOUB, Immersive Media Initiative to live stream Homecoming Parade

October 16, 2018 3 min

So enter the time of year that beckons all Bobcats back to the bricks of Athens....

University releases 2019-20 Family Weekends dates

October 16, 2018 2 min

Oct 16, 2018 By Lauren Flum Ohio University designates four weekends each year as Family Weekends. Throughout these weekends, families and their students are encouraged to attend performances, le...

New grant to fund video game designed to help kids with ADHD learn academic skills

October 16, 2018 4 min

Oct 16, 2018 From staff reports A $1.38 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education will fund the development of a new video game designed to help kids with Attention Deficit Hyperactivit...