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This photo, taken by Harry Snavely and featured in the July 1971 Ohio University Alumni Journal, shows June 1971 OHIO graduates posing for photos in front of the Class Gateway following Commencement ceremonies held in the Convocation Center.

OHIO’s Class of 1971 reflects on campus, life experiences 50 years after graduation

April 21, 2021 27 min

Four members of Ohio University’s Class of 1971 look back at their OHIO experience, life on campus when they were students, and the 50 years that have passed since they graduated.

Clarification on student vaccine clinics and second doses

April 21, 2021 1 min

Friday, April 23, is the final first dose clinic specifically for students.

Weekly public health update: April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021 6 min

It’s impressive that we at OHIO have made enough progress toward our way out of this pandemic that President Nellis can signal a largely normal fall semester.

An important moment in American history

April 20, 2021 2 min

I write today with hope after learning of the jury’s unanimous verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer who has now been convicted in the murder of George Floyd.

College of Business faculty and professional staff were virtually recognized during annual awards

April 20, 2021 5 min

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Caring for one another amid the Chauvin trial

April 20, 2021 3 min

As we anticipate the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin, our nation, and our University community, continues to grapple with the ongoing trauma and pain of systemic racism.

George Washington Forum to host Webinar on Conservative Internationalism, featuring Henry R. Nau

April 20, 2021 3 min

Ohio University’s George Washington Forum will feature a webinar on Conservative Internationalism on Wednesday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom.

University Update

International economic development council announces new three-year gift to support Jeff Finkle internship

April 20, 2021 4 min

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) recently announced a new three-year gift to extend the Jeffrey A. Finkle Ohio University Economic Development Internship.

Front of the Voinovich School building with bushes a street lamp on each side

Voinovich School collaboration to support community response to opioid epidemic during pandemic featured in journal

April 20, 2021 3 min

Networks established to support four rural Appalachian Ohio communities’ response to the opioid use epidemic became crucial elements of public health infrastructure during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Serving others serves you well

April 20, 2021 4 min

Among his many titles and talents, my father is a licensed auctioneer. For more than fifty years, my family has done hundreds of auctions annually, many of those for charitable causes...

One of the photos Ostronic entered to the competition, featuring her sister Parker during the pandemic

VisCom students place among top 10 in national competition

April 20, 2021 2 min

Two photojournalism students from the School of Visual Communication (VisCom) placed among the top ten winners in the Photo Picture Story/Series category of the 2020-21 Hearst Journalism Awards.

Student researcher explores how algae can solve environmental problems

April 20, 2021 6 min

Years of studying microalgae led Ed Drabold to Ohio University, where he majored in environmental studies through the Honors Tutorial College and continued his research.

OHIO students encouraged to donate unwanted items while moving out Spring 2021

April 19, 2021 2 min

Ohio University, the City of Athens and multiple non-profit organizations are coordinating efforts to make it as easy as possible for students to donate food, clothes, gently used furniture and more.

University Update

OHIO approves new student travel policy

April 19, 2021 2 min

Ohio University has approved a new Student Travel Policy, designed to manage University-affiliated student travel and support the safety of our student travelers.

Goldwater Scholar infects culture cells to look at the severity of staph infections on different strains

April 19, 2021 4 min

Junior HTC biological sciences major Emily Marino named a Goldwater Scholar.