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Bobcats make the news—and the OHIO community proud—every day. Read about a few of the Ohio University alumni, students, faculty and staff who have made headlines in recent months.

A bobcat perched on a log in the snow

Bobcats in the wild

We all know Rufus the mascot Bobcat, but how much do you know about the actual animal known as the bobcat?

Keshawn Mellon, BFA ’21, left Ohio University with a diploma and a legacy—partnering with his peers to create Vibrancy Theater, dedicated to supporting and amplifying BIPOC voices, stories and artistry. Photo by Rich-Joseph Facun, BSVC ’01

Stage set

BIPOC student-led campus theater takes root—and prepares for its first production

Two people talk at a table in The Front Room

Practical Civility

$1.6+ million gift expands programming of OHIO’s George Washington Forum

OHIO in Space

Celebrating some out-of-this-world Bobcats and Ohio University’s legacy beyond Earth

From sea to space

1972 graduate boldly going where no Bobcat has gone before

Coach Solich

Leaving the field a legend

After 16 years, Ohio Football’s head coach passes the pigskin on the program he rebuilt.

Illustration with different people holding up different OHIO campuses. In the center O H I O is connected like a puzzle. Titled stronger as one

OHIO Unified

This fall marks the 75th anniversary of Ohio University’s first regional campuses, formally established to serve World War II veterans returning from the front lines with GI Bill benefits in hand and dreams for their post-service lives.

President Sherman posing with Cutler Hall behind him

Called back into service

It was 26 years ago this summer that Dr. Hugh Sherman had that quintessential moment that has defined the Ohio University experience for more than 200 years.

student and their family moving into the residential hall

A first for first-year Bobcats

On May 1, Rhianna Hunt will graduate from Ohio University—the pinnacle moment in a four-year journey that, the senior biology major admits, started a little rough.

2 students wearing masks while socially distancing in the library

A look back at OHIO’s COVID-19 response

The following timeline highlights key moments in Ohio University’s COVID-19 response.

The Richland Avenue Pedestrian Passageway

Grounds for change

Whether your last visit to the Athens Campus was one year ago or decades ago, you’re bound to notice some change. The past year has seen significant transformations—some quite prominent and others a little more behind the scenes.

Take a look at some of the campus upgrades completed in recent months, and stay tuned to future issues of Ohio Today for features on the new Chemistry Building and Heritage Hall that are opening to students this year.

Women standing in scrubs outside of a building

Trial by COVID-19 for spring 2020 graduates

The transition to post-graduate life is daunting in the best of times, but during a pandemic? Nothing short of “overwhelming,” says Katie McClead, BSN ’20.

Embedded art into Baker Center's floor of a colorful depiction of the artist's childhood

An enduring legacy

When African American artist and MacArthur “Genius” Fellow Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson passed away in 2015, she bequeathed her entire estate—including countless works of art, the contents of her Columbus home and studio, even the house itself—to the Columbus Museum of Art (CMA). Here’s a glimpse into the long-awaited exhibition and catalog, which together reveal Robinson’s artistic range and generosity.

Basketball players on court

OHIO making headlines

Bobcats make the news—and the OHIO community proud—every day. Read about a few of the Ohio University alumni, students, faculty and staff who have made headlines in recent months.

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