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Annual State of the Region Conference highlights placemaking as an economic development strategy

Lauren Serge — May 26, 2023

The 11th annual Appalachian Ohio State of the Region Conference brought together public officials, economic development experts and leaders throughout the 32-county region.

OHIO’s Moving and Surplus provides outstanding service

Staff reports — May 26, 2023

Ohio University’s Moving and Surplus department has been very busy providing excellent service just as it does throughout the year.

Walk, Talk, and Roll on June 9 with Athens City Commission on Disabilities

Staff reports — May 26, 2023

The Accessibility and Advocacy Committee of the Athens City Commission on Disabilities will hold the event on Friday, June 9, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. to review accessibility in Uptown Athens.

Ohio University expands recognition of student success through creation of new academic achievement lists

Staff reports — May 25, 2023

Ohio University has launched two new recognitions to further highlight student excellence – the President’s List and Provost’s List.

Susy Cheston’s experience at Ohio University and WOUB helped inspire her passion for addressing international poverty issues

Cheri Russo — May 25, 2023

Susy Cheston is now the chief growth officer at an international non-profit called the Business Council for Peace, but as a young woman pursued a career in public media leadership.

OUPD to remove abandoned bikes on Athens Campus in June

Staff reports — May 25, 2023

The Ohio University Police Department (OUPD) will remove all abandoned bikes on the Athens Campus in June.

Faculty invited to apply to serve as Sustainable Infrastructure Hub coordinator

Sam Crowl — May 25, 2023

The Sustainability Committee is currently seeking a faculty member to oversee and coordinate collaborative research, engagement and curriculum efforts for the Sustainable Infrastructure Hub.

Three OHIO faculty receive Regional Higher Education Outstanding Faculty Award

Staff reports — May 24, 2023

Three Ohio University regional higher education faculty members received awards in recognition of their outstanding performance.

Athena Cinema to temporarily close for unexpected building repairs

Staff reports — May 24, 2023

The closure, which impacts all three theater spaces and is tentatively planned to extend through the summer, comes after a recent building inspection identified some potential structural maintenance needs within the 108-year-old theater space.

Regional Higher Education Sport and Lifestyle Studies class helps arts district win grant for summer program

Staff reports — May 23, 2023

The Sport and Lifestyle Studies program capstone class has been awarded a grant through the Robert E. and Leona L. Fellers Foundation Trust on behalf of the New Concord Area Arts and Recreation District (NCAARD).