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Trial by COVID-19 for spring 2020 graduates

April 1, 2021 4 min

The transition to post-graduate life is daunting in the best of times, but during a pandemic? Nothing short of “overwhelming,” says Katie McClead, BSN ’20.

2 students wearing masks while socially distancing in the library

A look back at OHIO’s COVID-19 response

April 1, 2021 3 min

The following timeline highlights key moments in Ohio University’s COVID-19 response.

On the right a young woman sits, looking up at a nurse on her left as she gets a COVID vaccine shot

Athens-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics available to all OHIO students

April 1, 2021 4 min

As announced this afternoon by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, the state of Ohio will begin delivery of vaccines to public university campuses, including OHIO, in the coming days.

Embedded art into Baker Center's floor of a colorful depiction of the artist's childhood

An enduring legacy

April 1, 2021 2 min

When African American artist and MacArthur “Genius” Fellow Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson passed away in 2015, she bequeathed her entire estate—including countless works of art, the contents of her Columbus home and studio, even the house itself—to the Columbus Museum of Art (CMA). Here’s a glimpse into the long-awaited exhibition and catalog, which together reveal Robinson’s artistic range and generosity.

Three Faculty Speak to the Value of the Arts Administration Program

April 1, 2021 1 min

Featuring faculty members who are teaching three (of the four) required foundational courses in the Master of Arts Administration degree.

Ohio University Zanesville Student Awards

April 1, 2021 17 min

Join us in celebrating the Ohio University Zanesville Student Awardees for 2020-2021.

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Significant updates on the Athens campus

April 1, 2021 2 min

The past year has seen significant transformations—some quite prominent and others a little more behind the scenes on Ohio University's Athens Campus.

Students practice singing outside in a large tent for fear of indoor contact

Changing course — and courses

April 1, 2021 5 min

It’s the thirteenth week of fall semester, and Shawnee Meek logs on to a video meeting with a group of students in her Strategic Business Communication course. The group is checking in to get feedback on a presentation due in a few days. The presentation will, of course, be virtual. This is 2020 after all.

MDIA alum takes on issues of Black queer identity in culture

April 1, 2021 4 min

Kim M Reynolds (she/they), Media and Social Change alum '17, spent her time at Ohio University in student politics and the arts....

Nurses passing out bags of PPE at a tented location

Campus, community health heroes

April 1, 2021 3 min

Weston Robbins, a senior nursing student at Ohio University Zanesville, shared this message with the campus’ Facebook followers in October: “I want to protect my community from this pandemic, and that’s why I wear my mask.”

Grounds for change

April 1, 2021 1 min

Whether your last visit to the Athens Campus was one year ago or decades ago, you’re bound to notice some change. The past year has seen significant transformations—some quite prominent and others a little more behind the scenes.

Take a look at some of the campus upgrades completed in recent months, and stay tuned to future issues of Ohio Today for features on the new Chemistry Building and Heritage Hall that are opening to students this year.

What employees and students need to know about new OHIO information security standards

April 1, 2021 4 min

OHIO has adopted new Information Security Standards that serve to guide the University community on how best to secure the technology that accesses, stores, processes or transmits University data.

Meet IHS department chair and faculty, Tobe Gillogly

April 1, 2021 3 min

Meet IHS department chair and faculty, Tobe Gillogly. Gillogly started her journey at OHIO as an adjunct in 2000 and was then hired on as a part time physical therapist assistant to OU therapy...

MAPS benefits OHIO students seeking careers in the health and medical field

April 1, 2021 6 min

MAPS serves underrepresented students who plan to pursue medical school or health professions and allows them to access a professional network and social support system of their peers.

Graduate students invited to attend National Association of Graduate/Professional Students Midwestern Regional Conference

March 31, 2021 3 min

The Graduate Student Senate will virtually co-host the 2021 National Association of Graduate/Professional Students (NAGPS) Midwestern Regional Conference April 5-8.