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University mourns Linda Daniels, longtime director of Multicultural Programs

September 6, 2018 4 min

Sep 6, 2018 By George E. Mauzy Jr. Former Ohio University director of Multicultural Programs Linda R. Daniels died suddenly on Aug. 23, 2018, in Athens, Ohio. The Pennsylvania native joined the U...

Women in Politics ‘90 Minutes’ conversation is Sept. 12

September 6, 2018 2 min

Sep 6, 2018 From staff reports The Ohio University Associated Press Sports Editors will host a “90 Minutes Series” conversation titled, “Women in Politics,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, in Mort...

President Nellis issues statement condemning sexual assault

September 6, 2018 1 min

A statement from Ohio University President M. Duane Nellis regarding OHIO’s continued commitment to seek opportunities to increase campus safety and support survivors.

An update on recent reports of sexual assault

September 6, 2018 4 min

Sep 6, 2018 From staff reports Senior Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Jenny Hall-Jones shared the following message with the campus community and OHIO parents re...

Ohio Today’s summer issue is all about grit

September 6, 2018 2 min

As the sweet scents of summer begin to fade and the crisp fall air takes hold, Ohio University students, faculty and staff return to OHIO’s campuses to refocus on their academic and personal goal...

New Patton program, College Bound, serves Southeast Ohio high schoolers

September 5, 2018 4 min

Sep 5, 2018 By Tony Meale When The Patton College of Education learned it would lose federal funding for Upward Bound, which had served Southeast Ohio since 1967, it didn’t panic. It improvised. ...

Magician, comedians and sports highlight busy Parents Weekend

September 5, 2018 4 min

Sep 5, 2018 By Mikaela Ashburn It is time for worlds to collide. Ohio University’s Annual Parents Weekend will start Friday, Sept. 28, and will continue through Sunday, Sept. 30. Parents Weekend ...

Memorial service for Patton College professor is Sept. 13

September 5, 2018 2 min

Sep 5, 2018 From staff reports A memorial service will be held for Dr. Milton Ploghoft, Sr., on Sept. 13 in Galbreath Chapel from 5-7 p.m. Ploghoft, Faculty Emeriti of The Patton College where he...

A message in support of a caring campus community

September 5, 2018 6 min

Sep 5, 2018 From staff reports Vice President for Student Affairs Jason Pina and ECRC Interim Director and Title IX Coordinator Kerri Griffin shared the following message with the campus communit...

Athens Campus emergency communication systems to be tested Friday, Sept. 7

September 4, 2018 1 min

Sep 4, 2018 From staff reports Ohio University's Athens Campus will test several of its emergency communication systems around noon on Friday, Sept. 7. The University will test its emergency com...

Reminder: Ohio facilities conference call is Sept. 6

September 4, 2018 2 min

Updates for the media about OHIO’s capital improvement and other Facilities news.

Bobcat, Buckeye open their divided home for annual OSU-OHIO Picnic at Lake Norman

September 4, 2018 4 min

Sherry and William Rakatansky have been happily married for more than 30 years, but their house has always been divided....

Students reminded to take advantage of OHIO’s new online career network

September 4, 2018 5 min

Sep 4, 2018 From staff reports Ohio University students eager to kick off the academic year on a high note and get a jump-start on exploring career and internship opportunities and connecting wit...

Bobcat Battalion invites community to 9/11 Stair Challenge Memorial

September 4, 2018 1 min

Sep 4, 2018 From staff reports Ohio University's Army ROTC — the Bobcat Battalion — invites the campus and Athens communities to the fourth annual 9/11 Stair Challenge Memorial event on Tuesday, ...

Beyond the Plate: Demo dining experience will teach participants how to transform local garden items into a five-course meal

September 4, 2018 2 min

Sep 4, 2018 From staff reports It has been said that cooking is a subject that you can never know enough about; there is always something new to discover. A new learning opportunity combined with...