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Faculty expertise on immigration featured in Baltimore magazine

March 1, 2018 3 min

Mar 1, 2018 By Neeley Allen The subject of illegal immigration is now commonplace in society and often “immigrants” or “refugees” are belittled as human beings. These terms typically suggest that...

Patton College’s endowed professorship supports meaningful research across four decades

February 28, 2018 3 min

Since 1974, the Robert L. Morton Professorship of Mathematics Education has enabled Patton College of Education faculty members to engage passionate students in meaningful research projects....

University funds initiatives that advance interdisciplinary research, student and community engagement

February 28, 2018 3 min

Ohio University has provided funding to three new initiatives that advance interdisciplinary research and student and community engagement.

Music therapy camp gets boost from Baker Fund award

February 28, 2018 3 min

Two Ohio University professors will be expanding their research on using music therapy to boost the social skills of children with high-functioning autism after receiving support from the John C....

Students selected for summer 2018 orientation staff

February 27, 2018 3 min

Feb 27, 2018 By Brigitte Meisse Fifty-one of OHIO's best and brightest students were welcomed onto the 2018 Bobcat Student Orientation (BSO) team. This year's student leaders come from an array o...

Ohio University’s 2018 Homecoming theme, dates announced

February 27, 2018 2 min

This year’s Homecoming weekend – October 15-20 – will follow the theme “Athens State of Mind,” a celebration of how Bobcats carry the spirit of Athens no matter where they go....

Ohio University Undergraduate Admissions issues special notice regarding applicant discipline resulting from peaceful protest

February 26, 2018 1 min

Ohio University is aware that some students may encounter discipline within their school conduct systems for participating in walk-outs or other examples of protected speech.

Veteran TV journalist George Smith shares career advice during ‘90 Minutes’ talk

February 26, 2018 5 min

Feb 26, 2018 By George E. Mauzy Jr. Students in attendance during TV journalist George Smith's Feb. 21 "90 Minutes Series" talk in Schoonover Center left with plenty of career advice. The Fox 32 ...

The Start by Believing campaign for sexual assault awareness is March 6

February 26, 2018 2 min

Feb 26, 2018 From staff reports Most victims of sexual assault never report the crime to law enforcement, often because of the responses they receive from friends and family members. The Start by...

OHIO to kick off Women’s History Month with keynote from Global Citizen award winner

February 26, 2018 6 min

Feb 26, 2018 From staff reports Ohio University’s Women’s Center is partnering with offices across the Athens Campus to celebrate Women’s History Month. The festivities kick off at 6:30 p.m. Thu...

iCUE Spotlight: Feb. 26-March 4, 2018

February 26, 2018 5 min

Feb 26, 2018 By Carlie Meyers Hey there Bobcats! It's Week 7, and although we're nearly halfway through the semester, there are still plenty of ways to get involved on campus. From inspirational ...

CLDC hosting its first-ever conference for OHIO’s regional campus students

February 26, 2018 2 min

Feb 26, 2018 From staff reports Ohio University’s Career and Leadership Development Center (CLDC) is excited to present the first Regional Campus Conference exclusively for regional campus studen...

Athens Campus classes cancelled on Monday, Feb. 26, in anticipation of severe weather and potential flooding

February 23, 2018 2 min

Feb 23, 2018 From staff reports Ohio University Athens Campus classes are cancelled on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018 in anticipation of severe weather and potential flooding. The University remains open ...

Student-led campaign seeks to inspire youth, raise awareness about lack of childhood cancer funding

February 23, 2018 3 min

Feb 23, 2018 From staff reports Ohio University students posed an interesting question when they kicked off the local “With Purpose” campaign by painting the graffiti wall on Richland Avenue on F...

Meet February Classified Employee of the Month Chasity Gragg

February 23, 2018 5 min

Feb 23, 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 ...