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COVID-19 spread continues to slow on our campuses

I am happy to report that we continue to have relatively low numbers of positive COVID-19 tests results from students and employees across all Ohio University campuses. 

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Scripps PRSSA recognized with national newsletter award

Ohio University’s Hugh M. Culbertson Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) was recently recognized for their outstanding newsletter with the Dr. F.H. Teahan Award.

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November flu shot appointments now available for students at Campus Care

Protect yourself and others by scheduling an appointment at one of the OhioHealth Campus Care flu shot clinics this month. 

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Ohio University Child Development Center closes toddler classroom until Nov. 16 due to COVID-19 concerns

On Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, Ohio University learned of a positive COVID-19 case with a caregiver in one of the toddler classrooms at the Child Development Center.

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University Update

OHIO’s Strategy and Innovation Office examines space utilization, digital technology integration 

Two strategic initiatives—reimagining space utilization and digital transformation—have found unexpected challenges and opportunities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Spring semester plans announced for OHIO regional campuses

The OHIO Spring 2021 Regional Campus course schedule will be delivered in a hybrid format which will mirror the approach developed for fall semester. 

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Board of Trustees affirms Ohio University's spring semester strategy

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.

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U.S. News names OHIO the #1 Best Value School among public universities in the state

Ohio University rose to the top of the rankings in one category and moved up in several others in the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings.

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Buckeye Health Plan expands Ohio University's regional community health programs

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 Our Bobcats Informed

Keeping Bobcats informed, 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.

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COVID-19 spread

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.

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Ohio University Board of Trustees to hold special meeting online Oct. 29

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. 

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Halloween Weekend message

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.

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Announcement

OHIO Southern professor Dr. Purba Das named 2020 Fall Commencement Speaker

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. 

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Richland Avenue Passageway Project completed

Today we have the opportunity to celebrate a great accomplishment – the construction of the Richland Avenue Pedestrian Passageway has been completed.

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