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Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration Deborah J. Shaffer announces retirement from Ohio University

June 15, 2021 2 min

Effective Aug. 20, 2021, Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration Deborah J. Shaffer will transition to a one-year term as Special Consultant to the Ohio University President.

A message from President Hugh Sherman, OHIO’s next chapter begins today

June 14, 2021 2 min

A message from President Sherman: Today, after serving Ohio University in many different positions over 25 years, I am stepping into a new role as President of our incredible University.

University Event

High School Media Workshop will return in-person July 30

June 11, 2021 2 min

Sessions focusing on video production, music recording, animation, and audio for cinema will be led by faculty and current students in the School of Media Arts and Studies.

Ohio University’s Human Resources office in process of moving to Grosvenor Hall

June 11, 2021 1 min

Ohio University’s Human Resources (UHR) office is currently in the process of moving from 280 West Union Street Office Center (WUSOC), to Grosvenor Hall.

OHIO announces Dr. Mateo Remsburg as Assistant VP for Enrollment Management and Director of Undergraduate Admissions

June 11, 2021 3 min

Dr. Mateo Remsburg has been selected to be Ohio University’s next Assistant Vice President for Enrollment and Director of Undergraduate Admissions (AVPEM).

Inclusive Technology

OIT celebrates Pride Month: Using technology to support the LGBTQ+ community

June 11, 2021 4 min

OIT is pleased to celebrate the importance of technology for LGBTQ+ students and share resources with the OHIO community that can help create inclusive and affirming learning environments.

June Board of Trustees meetings to be streamed

June 11, 2021 1 min

The Ohio University Board of Trustees’ June 17-18 meetings will be from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. June 17 and 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. June 18, and will be in person and livestreamed.

Board of Trustees to consider new programs, budget during June meetings

June 10, 2021 7 min

The Ohio University Board of Trustees will consider the creation of several new programs, as well as a number of budget decisions, during its meetings June 17-18 in Walter Hall on the Athens Campus.

MDIA professor publishes research on health agencies’ use of Instagram during COVID-19

June 10, 2021 2 min

Dr. Laeeq Khan, director of the SMART Lab and associate professor in the School of Media Arts and Studies, has co-authored a new study in the International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction.

An Athens-City County Health Department worker gives a community member facing away from the camera a vaccine shot

Campus COVID-19 vaccine clinic planned for Monday

June 9, 2021 1 min

Students, faculty, staff, and community members can get a free COVID-19 vaccine at a walk-in clinic on campus from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 14.

OHIO updates testing requirements for COVID-19 vaccinated individuals

June 9, 2021 1 min

In addition to new and relaxed public health protocols announced last week for OHIO campuses, fully vaccinated individuals are no longer required to participate in asymptomatic COVID-19 testing.

Public health update: June 8, 2021

June 8, 2021 5 min

One thing that hasn’t slowed down is the pace of change that comes with COVID-19: just as we get used to public health guidance, it changes again.

Tilly Berghege smiles around various dolls she has created through the years while sitting on a couch.

OHIO graduate’s capstone project about Cincinnati artist airs on TV

June 8, 2021 4 min

Ohio University graduate Madeleine Hordinski, BA ’20, BSVC ’20, recently had her senior capstone project air on PBS stations in Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio.

Professional Development Pathways Announce New Opportunities

June 8, 2021 2 min

Professional Development Pathways (PDP) is happy to announce new professional development opportunities that are now available to faculty and staff.

Survivor Advocacy Program builds support for student survivors through new virtual support group

June 7, 2021 3 min

Ohio University’s Survivor Advocacy Program (SAP) will begin hosting a confidential, virtual support group for student survivors of sexual assault, stalking, relationship violence, and harassment.

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