Stories from July 2022

UHR Payroll’s Darlene Cecil set to retire on July 29, 2022

The Ohio University Human Resources department announces the retirement of Payroll’s Darlene Cecil. 

UHR Benefits’ Robin Zeisler set to retire at the end of July

The Ohio University Human Resources department announces the retirement of Benefits’ Robin Zeisler. 

Control panel for a robot

­­­­­Fairfield County Workforce Center receives $2M to expand educational opportunities

The Fairfield County Workforce Center will receive $2M from the Fairfield County commissioners to expand educational opportunities offered at the Center.

Amy Browns-Taylor and her family are pictured with the Ukrainian refugee family who lived with them for nine months.

OHIO graduate opens home, heart to Ukrainian refugees

Two-time OHIO graduate Amy Browns-Taylor has been spearheading humanitarian aid effort for Ukrainian refugee families and building an intercontinental community of support from her new home in Poland.

High school students and undergraduate students pose for a group picture on Ohio University's campus

High School Journalism Workshop returns to campus, opens doors for young aspiring media members

Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism brought together an outstanding group of instructors to teach and mentor eager high school students about media.

Lexi Lepof

Scripps College interns gain experience in top television markets

Three journalism majors from Ohio University’s Scripps College of Communication moved to major television markets across the U.S. this summer to intern at NBC stations.

workforce center

­­­­­Fairfield County Workforce Center receives $2M to expand educational opportunities

The Fairfield County Workforce Center will receive $2M from the Fairfield County commissioners to expand educational opportunities offered at the Center.

Karen Deime

Karen Deime had to change her career path after college, but still uses what she learned at WOUB

When Karen Deime arrived on the Ohio University campus in 1990, she was a girl from Dayton, Ohio with big city dreams.

Dr. Sarah Poggione named interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Ohio University

Ohio University Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Elizabeth Sayrs has named Dr. Sarah Poggione interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Ohio University Executive Vice President and Provost Elizabeth Sayrs' contract renewed through 2024

Ohio University President Hugh Sherman has renewed Executive Vice President and Provost Elizabeth Sayrs’ contract for an additional year, through June 2024.  

Sibling Orientation

Bobcat siblings get a taste of college at orientation

Some of the students on campus for Bobcat Student Orientation this year may have looked a little younger than most incoming students.

Workshop to focus on co-creating equitable, inclusive campus environments at Ohio University

Ohio University staff members are invited to an upcoming workshop on co-creating equitable, inclusive campus environments.

Summer Scholars provides students a unique start to medical school

Where medical school starts is not the same for everyone. For some at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, it begins with a program called Summer Scholars.

Student orientation leaders and staff get to know each other and participate in team-building activities outside Ping Fitness Center before Bobcat Student Orientation.
The OHIO Experience

Bobcat Student Orientation attracts large crowds of students and parents

Bobcat Student Orientation (BSO) featured new programs, large crowds of students and families, and lots of positive feedback this summer.

Dr. Geoff Buckley

Professor Geoff Buckley is new interim Associate Dean for the Honors Tutorial College

Geoff Buckley, Ph.D., has been appointed an interim Associate Dean in the Honors Tutorial College, effective July 15.

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