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A clinician works with a performing artist using an exercise ball

OHIO efforts to provide care for performing arts students amid pandemic highlighted in national publication

March 30, 2021 7 min

OHIO's SHAPe Clinic has been nationally recognized for its efforts in providing adequate healthcare treatment for performing artists during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ridges Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for March 31

March 30, 2021 1 min

The Ridges Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet virtually at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 31.

Donald Pollock: From Knockemstiff to Netflix

March 30, 2021 5 min

Growing up in 1960s rural Ohio, Donald R. Pollock II, AB ’94, never planned to pursue college—let alone pen prize-winning fiction. A high school dropout, Pollock wasn’t big on plans.

OHIO to host Spotlight on Learning Conference April 5 – 8

March 30, 2021 1 min

Ohio University’s Spotlight on Learning Conference is scheduled for April 5 - 8, 2021, and will focus on the theme “How COVID Has Changed Your Teaching.”

Dr. Robert Mock to discuss history and legacy of Black Greek life

March 30, 2021 2 min

Ohio University’s Division of Diversity and Inclusion will host “Black Greek Life 101: A Conversation with Dr. Robert Mock” on Tuesday, April 13.

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OHIO LGBT Center to host talk with disability justice advocate Lydia X. Z. Brown on April 7

March 30, 2021 4 min

The Ohio University LGBT Center is hosting renowned disability justice advocate, attorney, speaker, writer, and organizer Lydia X. Z. Brown on Wednesday, April 7.

Dr. Caroline Kingori in a meeting in Kenya

Dr. Caroline Kingori selected for academic, research fellowship in Kenya

March 30, 2021 4 min

For Kingori, who was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, this opportunity has been years in the making. Her project will last roughly 80 days, September to December 2021.

Zanesville student participating in Shark Challenge

March 29, 2021 4 min

Ohio University Eastern will virtually host the sixth annual Shark Challenge to promote economic growth in the Ohio Valley by encouraging innovation among college students.

For Bobcat grad, OHIO network is a catalyst for career success

March 29, 2021 4 min

For Kyle Ranally ’13, the leap from OHIO classroom to a strategist position at Facebook took just five years – and his success hasn’t stopped there.

School of Music visiting scholar with an ear for tech

March 29, 2021 4 min

In March, the School of Music welcomed, Michael Viega, a Music Therapy Board Certified and Licensed Creative Arts Therapist.

Criminal justice degree helps Troy detective

March 29, 2021 3 min

Nick Freisthler has worked in law enforcement for nearly 20 years and currently serves as a detective with the Troy Police Department in Troy, Ohio.

From undecided to experienced: Duncan Farquhar’s Bobcat journey

March 29, 2021 5 min

When Duncan Farquhar came to Ohio University in 2018, he wasn’t sure what he wanted to major in, so he entered as an undecided student in University College. Now, he'll graduate with experience.

Workforce Success Initiative announces first round of projects

March 29, 2021 5 min

New initiatives to improve workforce opportunities in the Appalachian region have been made possible thanks to a new project spearheaded by the Executive Dean for OHIO Regional Higher Education (RHE).

Volunteers needed for spring commencement ceremonies

March 28, 2021 2 min

The Division of Student Affairs is seeking volunteers from the Ohio University community to assist with the spring 2021 commencement ceremonies.

OHIO to host ‘Cooking and Conversation with Jerome Grant’ March 31

March 26, 2021 3 min

Grant, the former chef at the National Museum of African American History and the corporate chef of Dacha Restaurant Group in Washington, D.C., will participate in a cooking demonstration and Q&A.