News and Announcements
Board of Trustees affirms Ohio University's spring semester strategy
October 29, 2020 I write today with positive news about our upcoming spring semester. ... We have developed plans that will accommodate all residential students who want to return to our Athens campus in January.
Buckeye Health Plan expands Ohio University's regional community health programs
October 29, 2020 Buckeye Health Plan will award Ohio University $750,000 to expand the University’s regional community health programming and give southeast Ohio residents greater access to healthcare.
Keeping Bobcats informed, October 28, 2020
October 28, 2020 Exercise your civic duty and cast your ballot for local, state, and national leaders. Oct. 31 is the last date to request an absentee ballot.
COVID-19 spread
October 27, 2020 I am happy to report this week that the rate of increase in cases on the Athens campus has declined. While we still have daily cases, we are on the downside of a peak in cases.
Ohio University Board of Trustees to hold special meeting online Oct. 29
October 27, 2020 The Ohio University Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss spring planning, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29.
Halloween Weekend message
October 26, 2020 The Halloween celebration sponsored by the City of Athens this weekend has been canceled. I encourage you to find festive and safe ways to gather.
OHIO Southern professor Dr. Purba Das named 2020 Fall Commencement Speaker
October 26, 2020 Ohio University announced today that Dr. Purba Das, associate professor in communication studies at OHIO’s Southern Campus, will be the 2020 Fall Commencement speaker.
Richland Avenue Passageway Project completed
October 23, 2020 Today we have the opportunity to celebrate a great accomplishment – the construction of the Richland Avenue Pedestrian Passageway has been completed.
UHR reminds faculty and staff of search committee training and preparation sessions
October 22, 2020 Departments can take this time to ensure that faculty and staff are trained in preparation for any searches that may be on the horizon in the coming year or two.
Ohio University Alumni Association updates Alumni Awards nomination schedule
October 22, 2020 The Ohio University Alumni Association will accept Alumni Award nominations beginning Jan. 1, 2021, through Dec. 31, 2021, for the 2022 awards.
OHIO makes progress on strategic research goals
October 21, 2020 Over the last year, OHIO has made notable progress on major research, scholarship and creative activity goals, and also successfully responded to immediate needs brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
OHIO embraces collaboration tools, automation as part of digital transformation initiative
October 21, 2020 The global COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the digital transformation effort, as many Ohio University employees transitioned to remote office work and online teaching.
Five OHIO alumni elected to The Ohio University Foundation Board of Trustees
October 21, 2020 Ohio University Foundation Board of Trustees is honored to welcome five new trustees who are committed to accomplishing the Foundation’s goal of “Philanthropy in Service and Education.”
OHIO COVID Dashboard scores “A” rating from Yale professor site
October 21, 2020 Ohio University’s COVID Dashboard has scored a rating of “A” from We Rate COVID Dashboards, a website and Twitter account led by professors from Yale University.
Keeping Bobcats informed, October 21, 2020
October 21, 2020 A new remote job opportunity is open to any OHIO student to connect with alumni and generate support for OHIO.