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Educational Benefits to cover online partnership programs for employees

June 12, 2020 1 min

Effective Fall Semester 2020/2021, eligible Ohio University employees will have the opportunity to utilize their Educational Benefits towards online partnership programs.

Telehealth visits extended to Sept. 13

June 12, 2020 1 min

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has extended the timeline to utilize telehealth at no cost to patients through September 13, 2020.

CVS Caremark to provide pharmacy benefit management July 1

June 12, 2020 2 min

As previously announced, the university’s prescription drug plan will transition from Express Scripts to CVS Caremark effective July 1, 2020.

Vacation leave donation program announced

June 12, 2020 3 min

Effective immediately, eligible administrative staff, classified staff (non-bargaining) and faculty may participate in a vacation leave donation program.

University Update

Scripps College of Communication offers graduate communication-related certificates, beginning with Crisis Communications

June 12, 2020 4 min

OHIO's Scripps College of Communication is offering new communications-related graduate certificate programs, beginning with crisis communications.

OHIO President Nellis: Universities need to be nimble

June 11, 2020 1 min

Ohio University President M. Duane Nellis is reminding people that it’s important to be ready to change quickly.

I-Corps@Ohio teams support innovation and create economic development

June 11, 2020 6 min

Two Ohio University I-Corps@Ohio teams, Paint from Pollution and Ohio Construction Composites, are spurring regional economic development in southeastern Ohio.

Online Master of Athletic Administration program unveils a new curriculum starting Fall of 2020

June 11, 2020 2 min

The new MAA curriculum is a 30-credit hour program in a convenient online format that takes five semesters to complete. The curriculum combines the core academic areas of athletic administration ...

June Board of Trustees meeting to be streamed

June 11, 2020 1 min

The Ohio University Board of Trustees’ June 18-19 online meetings will be streamed from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. June 18 and 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 19.

Bobcat, Post connections propel OHIO alumna to breaking news post at NBC News

June 11, 2020 6 min

The working relationships that Pamela Engel, BSJ ’12, formed almost a decade ago with her fellow reporters at Ohio University’s The Post have helped propel her career from one job to the next.

Ohio University releases new requirements for employees working on campus

June 11, 2020 3 min

Ohio University has implemented several new requirements, which are effective immediately and in accordance with guidance issued by Gov. Mike DeWine to help control the potential spread of disease.

Mid-American Conference launches Esports Collegiate Conference for all member schools

June 10, 2020 3 min

Bobcat Esports Club will become OHIO's team.

Dr. Kamile Geist teaches a caregiver how to use rhythmic touch while singing a song to engage her infant.

Ohio University to receive $29,000 Our Town Grant from National Endowment for the Arts

June 10, 2020 4 min

Grant of $29,000 from the NEA for a project to explore the impact of music-based learning strategies on caregiver stress levels and caregiver-infant social-emotional competence.

Two students honored with 2020 Presidential Graduate Student Medals

June 9, 2020 6 min

Ohio University has awarded its 2020 Presidential Graduate Student Medals to master’s student Paige Greeley and doctoral student Elizabeth Jensen.

Provost Sayrs provides update for Fall 2020

June 8, 2020 6 min

I want to share the progress that has been made in academic areas as we begin preparing for a phased return to our campuses from remote work and instruction.