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Diabetes Institute’s Cat Camp 2024 connects youth in southeastern Ohio through education and community

July 16, 2024 4 min

From June 10-14, the Diabetes Institute's Cat Camp opened its doors to kids across southeastern Ohio, offering a unique blend of education, camaraderie, and fun for those living with type 1 diabetes.

Dean Scott Titsworth waves to the crowd at the Southern Ohio Copperheads baseball game

Take me out to Scripps Night at the Southern Ohio Copperheads

July 16, 2024 3 min

It was a fun evening for the fans in the stands and Ohio University students working the Southern Ohio Copperheads game during Scripps College of Communication Night.

The College Green is shown in the spring

OHIO faculty, staff asked to provide information about alumni volunteers for past academic year

July 16, 2024 3 min

Ohio University’s Division of University Advancement is asking all faculty and staff to provide information on alumni who volunteered in the past year, specifically July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024.

A student peruses the display for SOAP at the Student Organization Fair

‘Odd little histories’: Preservation org connects students to Athens campus

July 15, 2024 2 min

The Society of Athens Preservation (SOAP) is a student organization dedicated to preserving and learning about the history of Ohio University and the surrounding Athens community.

A group of women pose for a picture while petting a puppy

Org provides ‘fur therapy’ and lessons in selflessness

July 15, 2024 3 min

A conversation with the president of OHIO’s 4 Paws for Ability, a student organization whose members help raise, train and socialize service dogs before the dogs graduate to advanced training.

A WellWorks staff member assists an individual who is exercising at WellWorks

WellWorks aims to create a comfortable gym environment with new student-led workshop

July 15, 2024 1 min

Designed to teach how to properly utilize fitness equipment and the various ways it can be helpful, the July 31 workshop will be led by Kristen Vulgamore, a senior majoring in exercise physiology.

A group of incoming Ohio University students walk on College Green at Bobcat Student Orientation

Welcome to Bobcat Nation: OHIO's 2024 Bobcat Student Orientation

July 15, 2024 4 min

With the summer sun shining over Athens, Ohio University’s campus is buzzing with the arrival of incoming students for Bobcat Student Orientation (BSO).

A man dressed in Medieval garb takes a selfie as a similarly dressed group sits behind him at a dining table

Costumes, festivals and battles: Medieval club revives history

July 15, 2024 3 min

The Ohio University Medieval Society is an OHIO student organization that teaches members about medieval combat, arts and crafts, and science.

Upgrades to PeopleSoft enhance user experience

July 11, 2024 2 min

Ohio University is implementing several yearly upgrades to PeopleSoft, its primary student information system, which will be live for all users starting July 21, 2024.

Undergrad takes the lead: An OVST summer classic

July 11, 2024 5 min

An OHIO musical theater student leads the Ohio Valley Summer Theater production of "Young Frankenstein" in more ways than one.

A speaker is shown talking to a large crowd of faculty and staff at the Student Success Summit in the Walter Hall Rotunda

OHIO leaders, staff, faculty gather to discuss student success

July 10, 2024 3 min

The summit provided an opportunity for Ohio University staff and faculty to share experiences, examine best practices, and discuss future goals to advance collective efforts to bolster student success.

Aerial view of Ohio University's Athens campus at sunset

Streamlined research compliance: Cayuse updates for Ohio University

July 10, 2024 2 min

Starting Aug. 1, 2024, Ohio University will launch its first annual campaign for outside interest disclosures via Cayuse, our electronic research administration (eRA) software.

Accommodations for employees impacted by pregnancy or related medical conditions available through Office of Accessibility Services

July 10, 2024 2 min

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently released final regulations for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).

‘Little House’ in Albania

July 9, 2024 3 min

E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Assistant Professor of Magazine Media Kelly Ferguson started research for her next book about the Laura Ingalls Wilder family in Albania this summer.

Johnathan Roberts stands in front of earthworks at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

Johnathan Roberts brings history to life at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

July 9, 2024 4 min

For Ohio University Chillicothe senior Johnathan Roberts, the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park is a dynamic classroom where he brings history to life through his internship.

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