University College Stories

Abby Garnett

Abby Garnett overcomes obstacles on the court and in the classroom

March 24, 2022 5 min

When Abby Garnett came to Ohio University, she was excited about playing basketball but undecided about exactly what she wanted to study. 

Ohio University to host elected officials at inaugural Civic Engagement Forum

March 21, 2022 2 min

The forum will serve as a platform for students to engage directly with elected public officials in non-partisan ways, as well as an opportunity to discuss some of the key issues that affect them.
Margaret Boyd Scholars 2022

New cohort of Margaret Boyd Scholars champions success and leadership

March 7, 2022 3 min

The Margaret Boyd Scholars Program, named after OHIO's first female graduate, is a program that cultivates curious scholars who pursue knowledge, champion equity and engage in their community.

David Nguyen named as University College Dean

March 2, 2022 3 min

Executive Vice President and Provost Elizabeth Sayrs has announced that Dr. David J. Nguyen has been named as the next dean of University College.
Trevor Ashworth

Ohio University Air Force ROTC cadet deployed to assist hospitals

February 21, 2022 3 min

An Ohio University Air Force ROTC cadet has been deployed as a member of the Ohio National Guard to assist hospitals amid COVID-19.
Scholarship recipients Brady Taylor, Charlie Eagle, Jacob Grimes, Jasson Aguilera, Johan Mendez and Galen Cooper

Ohio University students win Air Force ROTC scholarships

February 21, 2022 3 min

The U.S. Air Force ROTC awarded six Ohio University students scholarships through its You Can Fly program.

Caputo finds community and direction in University College

February 21, 2022 3 min

When the time came for Spencer Caputo to choose a college, he followed in the family tradition. He chose Ohio University.

Supplemental Instruction transitions from online to in-person

February 10, 2022 1 min

Ohio University’s Academic Achievement Center will transition Supplemental Instruction (SI) from online to in person beginning February 14.

Tutoring

Ohio University secures tutor training program certification

February 3, 2022 2 min

OHIO’s Academic Achievement Center (AAC) has been awarded certification as a Level I and II certified tutor training program by the internationally recognized College Reading and Learning Association.

OHIO Fellows program accepting applications

January 12, 2022 1 min

The Ohio Fellows program seeks innovative students who are following their passions and have already made an impact beyond the classroom to participate in a non-traditional fellows program.
Matthew Barger

Matthew Barger parlays OHIO degrees and military service into federal law enforcement career

January 9, 2022 5 min

Matthew Barger’s career with the U.S. Marshals Service has taken him across the country and abroad, but the Jackson, Ohio, native is glad to be a little closer to home with his current assignment.

Open forums announced for University College dean search finalists

January 7, 2022 1 min

Ohio University Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Elizabeth Sayrs has announced that three finalists for the position of dean of University College will interview on January 25, 26 and 27.

Free tutoring available through the Academic Achievement Center

January 7, 2022 1 min

Free tutoring will be available to all Ohio University students through the Academic Achievement Center (AAC) beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 18.
Christina Cox

OHIO Online student balances work, school, and family

December 17, 2021 4 min

OHIO Online criminal justice student Christina Cox took a non-traditional route to college, starting her associate degree at Sinclair Community College in 2015 after having been a stay-at-home mom.

Seven fall OHIO grads commission as officers in the United States Army

December 15, 2021 3 min

Seven fall Ohio University graduates have been commissioned as second lieutenants in the United States Army. 
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