Stories from 2020

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Diseases of Despair claim more than 1.9 million years of Ohioans' lives over 10-year period

Diseases of despair accounted for the sixth-most deaths and resulted in the fourth-most years of life lost in Ohio over a 10-year period, a new study at OHIO showed.

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Tantrum Theater releases its revised fall season

The pandemic might have stopped many other theaters across the county from producing work during the pandemic, but Ohio University's Tantrum Theater is persevering.

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Budget group study invitation

We again invite self-nominations for a budget study group led by Provost Sayrs and Senior Vice President Shaffer during fall 2020.

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Ohio University provides update on True House

Plumbing issue in isolation hall was quickly resolved

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Board of Trustees approves third phase of Clippinger renovation

The Ohio University Board of Trustees approved the final phase of the Clippinger Renovation Strategy and received budget and enrollment updates during its October meetings.

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Division of Diversity and Inclusion to host “Genetic Consequences of the Transatlantic Slave Trade” lecture series

The Division of Diversity and Inclusion invites the campus community to attend a two-part expert lecture series on Oct. 15 and 22.

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University mourns Ralph Izard, former E.W. Scripps School of Journalism director

Ralph Izard, former director of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, died Sept. 3. He served as director from 1986-1998 and on the faculty for 32 years before retiring in 1998.

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President Nellis requests honorary degree nominations

On behalf of the Honorary Degree Committee, I am requesting your nominations for candidates to receive honorary degrees from Ohio University.

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Ohio University relocates Boyd Hall residents due to possible exposure to COVID-19

Ohio University Housing and Residence Life will move residents of Boyd Hall into quarantine Friday, October 9 until Wednesday, October 21.

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Specialized studies alumni spotlight: Imani Edwards

Imani Edwards, BSS '18, now works as a scheduler and office manager in the US House of Representatives for Marcia Fudge (OH-11).

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Board of Trustees to hold special meeting with auditors Monday

The Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Ohio University Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Monday, Oct. 12.

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Special public health update

Over the past week, Ohio University’s Athens campus has seen an increase in the number of COVID-19 positive cases in students who are currently living in our residence halls.

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Sustainability Committee seeks faculty member for hub coordinator position

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

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Ohio University incoming class breaks another record for student quality

Ohio University’s incoming freshman class has set a new record for the highest average high school grade point average, climbing to an average of 3.58.

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Lack of face-to-face interaction has not stopped the Society of Photographic Illustrators

The Society of Photographic Illustrators (SPI) is an organization on the Athens Campus that has done an excellent job engaging members through the current virtual world.

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