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Grace Cahill spots birds at Oxbow Bend in Grand Teton National Park—a popular fauna-spotting location—while Lou Duloisy watches Mount Moran emerge from behind the morning fog

Connecting Mountains

August 17, 2018 3 min

Three years ago, Ralph Haberfeld, AB ’69, had an epiphany that has connected two distinct, picturesque places: Athens, Ohio, in the Appalachian foothills, and Jackson Hole, bordering western Wyoming’s Teton peaks.

Advocate for All

August 17, 2018 1 min

Doctors and teachers told Jordyn Zimmerman that she would never attend college. They were wrong.

Danny Twilley rides his bicycle on a mountain bike trail

Still more

August 17, 2018 1 min

An outdoor recreation proposal that sprouted nearly 25 years ago has taken root thanks to the efforts of a diverse and growing group of national forest and local community leaders who envision the project as a means of elevating the region.

Bobcats from around the globe make the International Street Festival a staple amidst myriad community events that take place spring semester. Photo by Kaitlin Owens, BSVC ’17.

That extra mile

August 17, 2018 3 min

Through resourcefulness, perseverance, and a hand from International Student and Faculty Services, OHIO’s international students thrive.

Before the epic task of moving the Hocking River took place in 1970, water would course through campus and cause massive flooding.

We survived!

August 17, 2018 2 min

Prior to 1970, when the Hocking River would tumble over its banks, the nearby Athens Campus would be ravaged by the floodwaters. Moving the river in 1970 to its current location—an epic task—removed the annual threat so the Athens Campus could expand. Excerpts of alumni stories about the 1964 and 1968 floods paired with archival and submitted photos follow.

New Moving and Surplus website is live

August 16, 2018 1 min

Aug 16, 2018 From staff reports The new Moving and Surplus website is live in the new Web CMS, as of August 13. An added feature to this site is a news feed, which will include important Moving a...

iCUE Spotlight: Aug. 17-23, 2018

August 16, 2018 2 min

Aug 16, 2018 From staff reports 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 to add events...

President’s Convocation will welcome first-year students to campus Aug. 26

August 16, 2018 3 min

Aug 16, 2018 By Angie Brock OHIO’s 21st President Dr. M. Duane Nellis will host the annual President’s Convocation for First-Year Students at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26, in the Convocation Center....

Awards & Recognition

Two Ohio University programs receive ‘2018 Inspiring Programs in STEM’ award

August 16, 2018 4 min

Aug 16, 2018 From staff reports Two Ohio University programs have received the 2018 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inc...

OHIO alumna finds success in the world of public relations

August 16, 2018 4 min

Suzanne Rosnowski (Billett), BSJ ’01, has forged her way to the top in the world of public relations. Fueled by a desire to continuously challenge herself and a commitment to a growth

Last word with Amir Farnoud

August 16, 2018 2 min

Amir Farnoud is a researcher who thinks big but works with the very small. The very, very small.

A student stands in front of a presentation about their thesis

Fight or flight

August 16, 2018 2 min

Student scientists are at home in their quiet and scholarly research space. It’s here where familiarity lives and a sense of control reigns.

Fred Weiner, former Counseling & Psychological Services' director

Farewell

August 16, 2018 3 min

Fred Weiner arrived in Athens in 1967 as a staff psychologist at Ohio University’s burgeoning counseling center. In June, Weiner retired as Counseling & Psychological Services’ (CPS) director after 51 years of service, having witnessed a sea change in higher ed counseling practice.

Ruth Bickle poses with Air Force and Army ROTC co-workers

Meet July Classified Employee of the Month Ruth Blickle

August 15, 2018 3 min

Aug 15, 2018 Compiled by George E. Mauzy Jr. Compass features a Q&A with the non-bargaining Classified Employee of the Month. Each month, Classified Senate selects an employee to acknowledge and ...

What students, parents and guests need to know about Bobcat Welcome Week

August 15, 2018 9 min

Aug 15, 2018 By George E. Mauzy Jr. Ohio University’s newest Bobcats and their parents will transition from home life to college life in Athens during Bobcat Welcome Week. Helping to ease the tra...