Stories from April 2024

The women’s soccer team took home the Mid-American Conference Championship in November after defeating Kent State 2-1

OHIO Making Headlines Spring 2024

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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Classic Microsoft Teams app set to retire

The classic Microsoft Teams application is soon retiring and will no longer be available, effective July 1, 2024.

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Rock On, Athens

The last 60 years has brought a treasure trove of talent to campus. From doo-wop to pop, reggae to rap, big band to blues, country to classic rock, Ohio Today explores just a fraction of the talent that have bopped on our bricks.

OHIO Athletes respond during Paul Benedict 2024 Athlete Entrepreneur Workshop Series 1

Scoring big in business: OHIO athletes train as entrepreneurs

After the roar of the crowd fades and the final whistle sounds, some college athletes may face a new opponent: transitioning from competitive sports to a professional career. Fortunately, Ohio University is equipping its athletes with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive beyond the field.

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Lighting the Way for Those to Come

From mentorship to scholarship to recruitment, OHIO alumni inspire students to succeed.

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Student-run theater group brings power and impact to the stage

Student-run Vibrancy Theater will bring a play by Jackie Sibblies Drury to Baker Theater April 11-20.

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Alumni & Friends

Knowledge, Wisdom & Love

Talk about #couplegoals! Meet the winners and staff favorites from the Bobcat Bliss contest, many of whom were betrothed on the bricks.

Jack Briggs

Ohio University and WOUB opened the door for Jack Briggs to have his dream sports broadcasting career

Jack Briggs’ LinkedIn profile lists his current employer as “Briggs World,” a funny play on the fact that he has been retired and doing his own thing since 2017. 

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A Perfect Game

Exploring twin passions of the Bard and the Detroit Tigers

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Will Travel for Beer

Ohio’s breweries are OHIO’s breweries.

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Letters to the Editor Spring 2024

We love hearing from our readers! Below are the letters to the editor published in the spring 2024 edition of Ohio Today.

Uptown Athens, where the red brick roads of campus and community intersect.

Walk, Talk, and Roll with Athens City Commission on Disabilities on April 19

The event, which is co-sponsored by the Ohio University Division of Diversity and Inclusion, review accessibility in Uptown Athens.

Radar Hill

Time Machine: The Many Roles of Radar Hill

Across the Hocking River, Radar Hill has served many eclectic purposes in the last 60 years.

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The Power of Place

Research and partnership that fuels prosperity, here and beyond

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Navigating challenges and embracing growth

Outstanding Graduate Shelby Cornell's academic journey reflects a commitment to overcoming challenges and fostering a love for learning.

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