Stories from 2020

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Shaker Heights High School students, alumni, and teachers came together to sing Frank Ticheli's "Earth Song" with the intention of bringing joy amid the darkness of the global pandemic.

Joy amid darkness: OHIO doctoral student organizes virtual choir

Hosting a virtual choir was on Mario Clopton-Zymler’s “choir director’s bucket list.” What better time to cross that off his list than a global pandemic?

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Confirming He Made the Right Decision, One Accomplishment at a Time

Graduating senior Ian Koenig reflects on his four years at Ohio University’s College of Business.

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Robin Ambrozy to host third Remote Teaching Series talk May 4

Robin Ambrozy, assistant professor of instruction and program coordinator, will present, “Providing Value in a Quarantined Internship,” on May 4.

Ask the experts

OHIO to host experts livestream on coronavirus

Ohio University will host its first Ask the Experts livestream on YouTube, Twitter and Facebook at 1:30 p.m., Friday, May 1.

Doug Goetz, left, and Kelly McCall

OHIO researchers win grant to study treatment for possible fatal complications of COVID-19

Faculty researchers from Ohio University have received a $100,000 grant to investigate possible treatments for mitigating the severity of COVID-19.

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OHIO researchers win grant to study treatment for possible fatal complications of COVID-19

Faculty researchers from Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and Russ College of Engineering and Technology have received a grant to investigate possible treatments for mitigating COVID-19. Kelly McCall and Douglas Goetz will measure how effective a number of different chemical compounds are at preventing “cytokine storms.”

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Alumnus continues his commitment to Southeast Ohio with COVID-19 fundraiser

When Zach Reizes, BA ’19, arrived at Ohio University in the fall of 2015, he immersed himself not only in the Athens Campus and community, but in the greater Southeast Ohio region.

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Board of Trustees to consider new, in-demand programs during May meeting

The Ohio University Board of Trustees will consider a proposal for no increase to tuition, room and board rates for undergraduate students for FY2021 during its meeting on May 11.

Keeping Bobcats informed

Keeping Bobcats informed, April 29, 2020

Your Bobcat family is behind you this week; here’s hoping you feel energized to take on final projects and exams.

Sam Gutekanst with saplings

University recognizes 50th anniversary of Earth Day with monthlong celebration

Office of Sustainability and Voinovich Zero Waste Initiative hosted a special virtual recognition of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22 and throughout April.

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Students Janie Peterson, Danielle Klein and Richard Danylo will serve in interim roles for Student Senate

Ohio University’s Student Senate would normally have gone through their elections process to select new leadership for the upcoming academic year during the last week of March.

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A Business Bobcat in the Bobcat Battalion: How one student made the most of his OHIO experience

Ohio University marketing senior Hunter Neal didn’t know it at the time, but moving 219 miles from his high school ended up being the best decision he ever made....

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Ohio University Foundation receives AT&T grant to support communication-related careers

AT&T Aspire has awarded The Ohio University Foundation an AT&T Foundation grant in order to continue supporting the Career Paths in Digital Literacy Program.

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Persevering in uncertain times

You have demonstrated the sense of purpose as educators that has defined OHIO’s 216-year history and will ensure our future strength.

Gordon Parks

50 Years Later: Bobcat Solidarity Is Still Alive

Fifty years after the Kent State shootings on May 4, 1970, we look back at the devastation and response students had on OHIO's Athens campus.

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