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CVS Caremark - PrudentRx Specialty Medication Program Outreach to Begin

May 21, 2021 2 min

As of July 1, 2021 the CVS Caremark PrudentRx specialty drug copay program will be implemented for faculty and staff* enrolled in an Ohio University health plan.

Four faculty members chosen for MAC’s Academic Leadership Development Program

May 21, 2021 2 min

Four Ohio University faculty members have been chosen as the 2021-2022 Mid-American Conference (MAC) Academic Leadership Development Program (ADLP) Fellows.

Patton College of Education faculty receive NSF grant to research connecting elementary mathematics teaching to real-world issues

May 20, 2021 3 min

Two Patton College of Education faculty have been awarded a collaborative research grant titled Connecting Elementary Mathematics Teaching to Real-World Issues from the National Science Foundation.

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University Event

Ohio University to commemorate Juneteenth with community events

May 20, 2021 3 min

Ohio University will host its first annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 19, with community events scheduled throughout the day for the OHIO community.

OHIO experts discuss accessibility during Global Accessibility Awareness Day

May 20, 2021 1 min

In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness day on May 20, Ohio University deans and professors will discuss ways we can improve accessibility, as well as accessibility challenges.

OHIO provides Concur security updates for mobile

May 20, 2021 2 min

As announced in December, the Concur Mobile App now offers Single Sign On (SSO); therefore, Ohio University will implement a new sign-on method effective May 24, 2021 after 6 p.m.

TechGROWTH Ohio portfolio company OsteoDx receives $2M grant from the National Institutes of Health

May 19, 2021 4 min

OsteoDx Inc., a TechGROWTH Ohio portfolio company, has been selected for funding through a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II grant with the National Institutes of Health.

Group of six standing: Front L-R: 2Lt Carter Fee, 2Lt Kyle Dunlap, 2Lt Luke Hamlin. Back L-R: 2Lt Mark Vorndran, 2Lt Derek Weber, 2Lt Cole Losoncy

OHIO Air Force ROTC commissions six officers

May 19, 2021 3 min

Ohio University’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 650 commissioned six cadets as officers in the United States Air Force on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

OIT announces upcoming virtual desktop login changes

May 18, 2021 2 min

The Office of Information Technology will integrate the virtual desktop (VDI) with single sign-on (SSO) beginning on Wednesday, May 26.

OHIO professor Sumit Sharma receives National Science Foundation CAREER award to study metallic nanoparticles

May 18, 2021 3 min

The five-year, $511,902 grant will allow Sharma to study the adsorption behavior of surfactant, or soap-like, molecules on metallic nanoparticles.

City to conduct sewer smoke test on May 19

May 14, 2021 1 min

The Athens City Sewer Crew will be conducting a sewer smoke test on S. Court Street starting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 19.

New Supervisory Skills Pathway available through Professional Development Pathways Program

May 14, 2021 2 min

Professional Development Pathways (PDP) is happy to announce a professional development opportunity now available to faculty and staff.

Shauna Torrington poses by sign that reads Ohio University Welcomes New International Students

University Updates

Virtual International Student Orientation provides valuable support for new international students

May 14, 2021 3 min

Amidst a year filled with uncertainties and need for innovation, Ohio University found new ways to offer robust and connecting orientation events for incoming international students.

President M. Duane Nellis' message to faculty and staff regarding presidential transition

May 13, 2021 2 min

I write to share that I have informed the Board of Trustees of my intention to transition out of my role as President of Ohio University effective June 30, 2021.

COVID-19 Testing Pathway Program: Your questions answered

May 13, 2021 6 min

Since launching the COVID-19 Testing Pathway Program for students, faculty, and staff this week, OHIO COVID Operations has received many questions about program details.

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