News and Announcements

Main Campus Fall
University Update

Ohio University shares new updates for Fall 2020 

June 19, 2020 5 min

Dr. Nellis shares an update for the fall semester.

Board of Trustees approves new classified civil service rules

June 19, 2020 3 min

The Ohio University Board of Trustees has approved new rules for the recruitment and retention of classified civil service positions that align with current state requirements.
Cutler Scholars Homecoming

OHIO announces Cutler Scholars for class of 2024

June 18, 2020 3 min

Ohio University’s Cutler Scholars Program has selected 16 community-engaged leaders for the class of 2024.

Ohio University honors alums Jue Chen and John Roush with Honorary Degrees

June 18, 2020 4 min

OHIO honors alums Dr. Jue Chen and Dr. John Roush with honorary degrees for their achievements in molecular mechanisms of multidrug transporters and higher education administration, respectively.
2020 MLK Jr. March

Division of Diversity and Inclusion develops Commit to Care + Act

June 18, 2020 2 min

Division of Diversity and Inclusion has developed Commit to Care + Act, a central location for campus programming designed to provide education, resources, and support for the OHIO community.
Dr Ronald C. Moomaw at KSC SpaceX Launch 2020
Alumni & Friends

OHIO Alum, NASA psychiatrist a part of historic SpaceX launch

June 18, 2020 4 min

Dr. Ronald C. Moomaw, '80 Heritage College alum and NASA psychiatrist, supported the historic SpaceX mission that took place on May 30, 2020.
College Gateway

Ohio University adopts test-optional pathway for Athens campus freshman admission

June 18, 2020 3 min

OHIO announced the creation of a new test-optional admission pathway today, permanently suspending the requirement of standardized test scores for incoming first-year students on the Athens campus.
David Collins video still

Alumnus and ‘Queer Eye’ creator David Collins shares Pride Month message

June 18, 2020 3 min

David Collins, BSC ’89, the Emmy Award-winning creator of “Queer Eye” (Netflix) and “Legendary” (HBO Max) sent a video message for Pride Month.
Resilience Fund 2020

Resilience Fund awards grants to struggling businesses

June 16, 2020 3 min

Business owners in Appalachian Ohio counties and Mid-Ohio Valley counties of West Virginia facing economic challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic are encouraged to apply for the Resilience Fund.

Telehealth visits extended to Sept. 13

June 12, 2020 1 min

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has extended the timeline to utilize telehealth at no cost to patients through September 13, 2020.  
Patton College Black Lives Matter

Patton College to host Black Lives Matter discussion on June 15

June 12, 2020 1 min

The Patton College of Education is featuring a special session to conclude its Remote Teaching Series from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Monday, June 15.

President Nellis celebrates Pride Month

June 12, 2020 1 min

Ohio University President M. Duane Nellis released a video message June 11 about the university’s celebration of Pride Month. 
John Born
University Update

Scripps College of Communication offers graduate communication-related certificates, beginning with Crisis Communications

June 12, 2020 4 min

OHIO's Scripps College of Communication is offering new communications-related graduate certificate programs, beginning with crisis communications.

CVS Caremark to provide pharmacy benefit management July 1

June 12, 2020 2 min

As previously announced, the university’s prescription drug plan will transition from Express Scripts to CVS Caremark effective July 1, 2020.

Vacation leave donation program announced

June 12, 2020 3 min

Effective immediately, eligible administrative staff, classified staff (non-bargaining) and faculty may participate in a vacation leave donation program. 
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