President Nellis approves interim face covering policy, effective immediately
July 24, 2020 Following a statewide mask mandate signed by Gov. Mike DeWine on July 22, Ohio University President M. Duane Nellis has approved an interim face covering policy.
OHIO launches new Be Safe Bobcats site to keep University community informed
July 24, 2020 Ohio University has launched a new website today, Be Safe Bobcats, to inform the University community about how it is preparing for a safe return to operations for the 2020-2021 school year.
Ohio University’s modified cleaning protocols ensure spaces are sanitized for fall return to campus
July 24, 2020 Facilities Management and Safety team continues use of its modified cleaning process, originally created in March, to keep our University community safe while ensuring spaces are fully sanitized.
Governor announces statewide mask order, travel warning
July 23, 2020 Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced a statewide mask mandate and a travel advisory/self-quarantine recommendation for individuals entering Ohio from nine U.S. states.
Recently published OHIO study reveals humans are impatient, even down to seconds
July 23, 2020 The OHIO study was recently published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, a flagship journal of the American Psychological Association.
OHIO student Haiyun Jiang honored with 2020 Getty Image Inclusion Scholarship
July 23, 2020 OHIO's Scripps College of Communication and School of Visual Communication student Haiyun Jiang was honored with a 2020 Getty Image Inclusion Scholarship.
OHIO community welcomed to take part in Examining the Scales of Justice virtual conversation
July 22, 2020 The Ohio University community is invited to attend “Black Lives Matter: Examining the Scales of Justice,” a conversation with Sharon Cooper, on Friday, July 31 at 11 a.m.
OHIO modifies classroom and building spaces in preparation for safe fall 2020 restart
July 22, 2020 Members of the Ohio University community have been visiting every classroom across the Athens and regional campuses to review capacities and room features for a safe return to campus.
Bobcat Student Orientation prepares students for life at OHIO
July 22, 2020 This year, as communities responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, OHIO joined other colleges and universities in shifting to online orientation programs for the safety of students and communities.
Survey to request alternative teaching arrangements has been reopened
July 22, 2020 Updated information for faculty, staff, and graduate students with teaching obligations (“instructors”) to request alternative teaching arrangements for fall 2020.
University committee develops updated campus signage for new school year
July 21, 2020 An Ohio University committee has developed new campus signage designed to help students, faculty, and staff safely navigate buildings and common spaces this coming school year.
Ohio University supports community partnerships responding to COVID-19
July 21, 2020 Community members and University partners are coming together across the region to combat COVID-19, from sewing masks and distributing hand sanitizer to more.
OHIO Procurement Technical Assistance Center has banner year helping clients earn $952M
July 21, 2020 OHIO PTAC successfully connected small and mid-sized business owners with federal, state and local government contracts worth more than $952 million in fiscal year 2019.
OHIO’s new Crisis Communication Certificate offers first workshop, led by former Ohio public safety director Born
July 21, 2020 The Scripps College of Communication will offer its first virtual Crisis Communication workshop on Aug. 1, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., led by former Ohio Department of Public Safety director John Born.
OHIO hosts virtual diabetes camp, helps youth stay connected amid pandemic
July 20, 2020 The Diabetes Institute at the Ohio University Heritage will virtually host the second-ever CAT Camp, a summer day camp for southeastern Ohio youth with Type 1 diabetes, on July 27-31.
