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Paying tribute to President Ping

September 24, 2021 2 min

President Emeritus Charles J. Ping passed away on July 27 in Athens—just a few miles from the University that he helped to shape into the life-changing institution it is today and that he continued to serve long after his presidency.

Students conduct experiments in the Chemistry Building’s Organic Chemistry Teaching Lab

In their element

September 24, 2021 5 min

In late 2020, the University wrapped up construction on a 34,000-square-foot Chemistry Building, converting a parking lot near Clippinger and Emeriti Park into a center for groundbreaking learning and research for future generations of scientists and scholars.

Several people walk in and out of The Ping Center, Ohio University's gym

Time Machine:25 Years of the Ping Center

September 24, 2021 7 min

It’s no coincidence that Ohio University’s hub for on-campus student activity is named the Charles J. Ping Student Recreation Center—a tribute to a visionary leader and the students, past, present and future, for and because of whom it exists.

OHIO welcomed students back for Homecoming in 2019.

Homecoming 2021 to feature in-person, virtual events

September 23, 2021 2 min

Ohio University’s Homecoming Week 2021 will take place Oct. 4 through 9 and will feature both in-person and virtual events.

Photo from "Chronicles of the Fish Diaries"

University Communications and Marketing receives design awards

September 23, 2021 3 min

Ohio University Communications and Marketing (UCM) won several University and College Designers Association Design Awards for its illustration, video, photography, print and digital design work.

Bobcats in the wild

September 23, 2021 2 min

We all know Rufus the mascot Bobcat, but how much do you know about the actual animal known as the bobcat?

OHIO making headlines

September 23, 2021 3 min

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.

Keshawn Mellon, BFA ’21, left Ohio University with a diploma and a legacy—partnering with his peers to create Vibrancy Theater, dedicated to supporting and amplifying BIPOC voices, stories and artistry. Photo by Rich-Joseph Facun, BSVC ’01

Stage set

September 23, 2021 6 min

BIPOC student-led campus theater takes root—and prepares for its first production

Two people talk at a table in The Front Room

Practical Civility

September 23, 2021 3 min

$1.6+ million gift expands programming of OHIO’s George Washington Forum

Winter Break programs kick off restart of global opportunities for OHIO students

September 23, 2021 10 min

Ohio University restarts its global programming with winter break programs in Italy, Spain and Belize, followed by spring and summer opportunities in a number of countries around the world.

OHIO employees welcomed to multicultural mix and mingle event

September 23, 2021 1 min

Ohio University faculty, staff and their families are invited to attend the Multicultural Mix and Mingle: Fall ‘21 Reception and Book Club Launch on Wednesday, Sept. 29, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Diversity Behind the 16mm Camera

September 23, 2021 2 min

The Ohio University School of Film welcomes a new group of filmmakers coming from all over the world.

University mourns ‘kind and welcoming gentleman’ Ghazalah

September 22, 2021 4 min

The Ohio University community mourns the loss of Dr. Ismail Ghazalah, Economics professor emeritus, who passed away on Aug. 27.

University mourns ‘scholar and gentleman’ Klingaman

September 22, 2021 2 min

The Ohio University community mourns the loss of Dr. David Klingaman, retired professor of Economics, who passed away on Aug. 22, notes his obituary.

All majors invited to apply to the Law, Justice & Culture Certificate by Oct. 8

September 22, 2021 2 min

The Center for Law, Justice & Culture invites undergraduate students from all majors to apply for the Certificate in Law, Justice & Culture at Ohio University by Oct. 8.