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Celebrate Women conference invites ‘(s)heroes’ to embrace their inherent superpowers

March 28, 2018 5 min

A small gathering held in recognition of Women’s History Month in 2006 evolved into a celebrated Ohio University tradition that draws hundreds of attendees and renowned speakers from around the c...

Alumna’s career arc rooted in serving others

March 23, 2018 3 min

Ohio University alumni work in many industries across the globe. For alumna Katie Matney, her career began beyond Ohio yet brought her back to serve others in her hometown of Columbus, Ohio....

Alumna spreads Bobcat pride through OHIO Alumni Association service

March 22, 2018 3 min

When Shara Glickman first visited OHIO’s campus, she immediately felt at home....

Col. William R. Finnicum: teacher, leader, veteran

March 22, 2018 2 min

Even though he was an ROTC student in college, Col. William R. Finnicum, (Ret.), graduated from Ohio University intent on pursuing a career as an educator, hopefully within a school system. He ac...

Alumnus dedicates time and wisdom to OHIO’s Career & Leadership Development Center

March 13, 2018 3 min

Since the fall of 2017, David Levy, BS ’78, has become intimately familiar with the 73-mile stretch of US-33 that connects Columbus to Ohio University’s Athens Campus....

The doctor is in: Alumnus devotes himself to advancing OHIO, its students

March 8, 2018 3 min

When Timothy Law, DO ’94, came to Ohio University to pursue his medical degree, he never imagined his career journey would bring him back to Athens more than 20 years later to teach and serve as ...

Vintage cars and theater stars will shine during On The Green Weekend

March 6, 2018 3 min

Join the OHIO Alumni Association for the 5th annual On The Green Weekend, a springtime homecoming on May 16-19 packed with events celebrating academics and the arts....

Patton College’s endowed professorship supports meaningful research across four decades

February 28, 2018 3 min

Since 1974, the Robert L. Morton Professorship of Mathematics Education has enabled Patton College of Education faculty members to engage passionate students in meaningful research projects....

Music therapy camp gets boost from Baker Fund award

February 28, 2018 3 min

Two Ohio University professors will be expanding their research on using music therapy to boost the social skills of children with high-functioning autism after receiving support from the John C....

Ohio University’s 2018 Homecoming theme, dates announced

February 27, 2018 2 min

This year’s Homecoming weekend – October 15-20 – will follow the theme “Athens State of Mind,” a celebration of how Bobcats carry the spirit of Athens no matter where they go....

Ratchet up the competition at On The Green Weekend this May

February 22, 2018 3 min

Let your competitive spirit run wild at the OHIO Alumni Association’s 5th annual On The Green Weekend in Athens from May 16-19....

BobcaThon’s dance party raises $100,000 for Ronald McDonald House

February 22, 2018 1 min

BobcaThon, Ohio University’s yearlong fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio, leads up to a 12-hour dance marathon each February.

Urban Scholars recall their OHIO experience

February 22, 2018 8 min

Since 2005, the Urban Scholars Program has broadened access to higher education for accomplished high school graduates from urban school districts across Ohio. This merit and need-based scholarsh...

Cast your vote for the Homecoming 2018 theme

February 15, 2018 1 min

Ohio University was flooded with creative Homecoming 2018 theme ideas from alumni, students, clubs, organizations and staff. Now, the final verdict is in your hands....

Chillicothe librarian’s legacy of discovery and acceptance lives on in rare book collection

February 15, 2018 3 min

For 25 years, Stanley Planton served Ohio University’s Chillicothe Campus as director of Quinn Library, fostering curiosity among students, faculty and staff and helping them find meaning in their....

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