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92 inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, five awarded for highest GPA

August 3, 2020 8 min

Ninety-two students were inducted into the Lambda of Ohio University chapter of Phi Beta Kappa for the 2019-20 academic year, with five being recognized for highest GPA.

Scripps PRSSA named Star Chapter for seventh-straight year

August 3, 2020 3 min

Ohio University’s Hugh M. Culbertson Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) has recently been awarded the 2020 Star Chapter Award again, for the seventh time since 2014.

University announces new purchasing guidance for personal protective equipment

July 31, 2020 4 min

Effective immediately, all planning unit requests for COVID-19 PPE supplies must be requested through the unit's approved point person.

Ohio University updates administrative appointment policies

July 31, 2020 2 min

Ohio University continues to review its human resources policies to ensure they align with current operations, best practices, and external regulations.

Fall Planning update

July 31, 2020 10 min

We are adopting a phased approach to return to the Athens campus, and a hybrid approach to the regional campuses.

Looking forward to Fall 2020

July 31, 2020 9 min

Updates on Ohio University's fall semester plans.

Transportation & Parking Services provides update on faculty/staff parking permits

July 31, 2020 1 min

Ohio University Transportation & Parking Services has delayed the annual faculty/staff permit renewal period at this time, and payroll deductions will remain suspended throughout fall semester.

Inclusive Pedagogy Academy presents workshop opportunities

July 30, 2020 3 min

The Ohio University teaching community is welcomed to attend several virtual workshops to enhance their fall semester experience. The events will be hosted by the Inclusive Pedagogy Academy (IPA).

Team including OHIO physicist finds possible sign of neutron star in Supernova 1987A

July 30, 2020 6 min

The scientists, including Ohio University Physics and Astronomy Prof. Madappa Prakash, provide new insight for the argument that a neutron star is hiding deep inside the remains of the exploded star.

Governor, Alumni Association appoint new Trustees

July 30, 2020 3 min

Three new members are joining the Ohio University Board of Trustees after appointments by the governor and Alumni Association.

Dr. Connie Patterson and alum Josh Thomas

OHIO helping international students with food needs during pandemic

July 29, 2020 4 min

Several projects have been conducted across OHIO to help provide international students with necessities like food during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ohio University Libraries co-hosts Interactive Panel Discussion, ‘Connected? Digital Inequities in Appalachian Ohio’

July 29, 2020 4 min

OHIO Libraries will host an interactive panel discussion on the digital divide in Southeast Ohio, “Connected? Digital Inequities in Appalachian Ohio,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6.

OHIO Community

As state’s new poet laureate, OHIO graduate sets her sights on helping others

July 28, 2020 4 min

In the past two months, Kari Gunter-Seymour, BFA ’94, MA’ 16, has been appointed Ohio’s poet laureate and named the Ohio Poet of the Year.

TechGROWTH, Ohio angel funds celebrate Ecolibrium Solar Unirac acquisition

July 28, 2020 3 min

Critical early support and lead investment in Ecolibrium Solar came from both TechGROWTH Ohio Fund, which is part of Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs.

OhioMHAS extends Voinovich School community-based substance use prevention work

July 27, 2020 3 min

The Programmatic Partnership for Community-Based Prevention is poised to once again extend the Voinovich School’s commitment to improving the health and wellness of citizens throughout the state.