Southern Campus Stories

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Community Engagement

OHIO Southern accepting nominations for MLK Legacy Awards

As part of the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, OHIO Southern is accepting nominations for individuals, businesses & non-profit organizations exemplifying the ideals espoused by Dr. King

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Ohio University's total enrollment climbs again

Growth fueled by significant increases in both graduate and undergraduate enrollment on the Athens campus and explosive growth in online undergraduate enrollment with a 14 percent year-over-year gain.

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Prescription For Pain: Philip Eil’s true-crime investigation comes to Southern Ohio

OHIO Southern to host journalist Philip Eil as he shares his true-crime investigation into a notorious opioid doctor in Southern Ohio, revealing the human toll of the epidemic.

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Explore the unknown: Paranormal Phenomena workshop

Explore Bigfoot, UFOs, ghosts, and more in Todd Martin’s Paranormal Phenomena and Local Mysteries workshop at Ohio University Southern, Tuesdays, Sept. 10 – Oct. 1. Registration: $25.

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University Safety and Security: OHIO unveils new website and web alert design for emergency preparedness and response

OHIO's faculty and staff, across various functional areas, are committed to working together to ensure access to support and safety resources and respond effectively to emergencies as they arise.

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OHIO’s emergency communications systems to undergo routine testing Friday, Sept. 6

The University periodically tests its emergency communications systems to ensure notifications are working properly and to help familiarize its campus communities regarding how they will operate in an emergency.

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Ohio University Southern to host Community Mental Health Awareness Conference on Oct. 4

This event, aimed at raising awareness and providing valuable insights into mental health, is open to the public.

OHIO Presidential Pizza Party

OHIO community invited to Presidential Pizza Parties on Aug. 27

The Athens campus event will take place from 3-5 p.m., while the events on the Chillicothe, Eastern, Lancaster, Southern and Zanesville campuses will occur from 12:30-2:30 p.m.

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OHIO Southern invites community to give the gift of blood

The Ohio University Southern Student Nurses Association is calling on the community to make a difference by donating blood on Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at OHIO Southern.

A graphic stating that OHIO's Welcome Week 2024 will take place August 22 through September 1

OHIO to welcome new, returning students to campus with exciting events throughout Welcome Week 2024

A time-honored tradition at OHIO, Welcome Week 2024 is packed with activities that cater to new and returning students, setting the stage for a successful and vibrant semester.

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Introducing Canvas: Important student information for the fall semester

Ohio University has begun the transition to Canvas, the new learning management system that is replacing Blackboard.

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Hidden stories of the Underground Railroad

Local historian Chris Saunders shares Burlington and Ironton Underground Railroad research in Community Education Workshop taking place virtually and in person at OHIO Southern.

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Ohio University honored as top transfer-friendly destination for fifth consecutive year

Ohio University and OHIO Online have once again been highlighted among the top transfer-friendly colleges and universities in the nation by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) 2024 Transfer Honor Roll.

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Conference on Diversity and Inclusion accepting workshop proposals

The 10th annual Tri-State Conference on Diversity and Inclusion is now accepting workshop proposals.

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From the biggest stages to small town Ohio, Rita Moreno supports Ironton community

Icon, actress, advocate and EGOT-winner Rita Moreno spent her Memorial Day weekend in the small town of Ironton, Ohio, visiting her friend, watching the famous Memorial Day parade and most importantly helping raise funds to support the youth and community of what she considers her 'own little Puerto Rico' in Ohio.

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