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Ohio University violinist Dawn Wohn explores diversity through new commercial album that features female composers

OHIO Assistant Professor of Violin and String Division Chair in the music department, Dawn Wohn, released a new commercial album, Perspectives, that features female composers.

CIO Christopher Ament signs national commitment to promote diversity, equity and inclusion

OHIO interim CIO Christopher Ament recently joined more than 500 university and college CIOs who have signed the Educause "CIO Commitment" to diversity, equity and inclusion.

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OHIO featured in November issue of national magazine, spotlighting University's commitment to diversity

The November issue will be published Friday, Nov. 1 and is available online as of Thursday, Oct. 31. OHIO is featured on page 85 of the publication.

Spin scooters launch date in Athens changed to Spring Semester

Spin has notified the University of an inventory shortage, which will postpone availability of e-scooters in Athens until the spring. The anticipated new launch date is February 2020.

University of Montana wins Third Annual Voinovich Public Innovation Challenge

The University of Montana Master of Public Administration Program was the winner of the Third Annual Voinovich Public Innovation Challenge, sponsored by OHIO’s Voinovich School.

OHIO launches health alerts page with vaping information

Ohio University has launched a new health alerts page to educate students, faculty and staff about the dangers of vaping and e-cigarette usage.

University to host First-Generation College Celebration Nov. 8

OHIO will join college and university campuses around the nation as they hold rallies, panel discussions, listening sessions, celebrations, and more in recognition of their first-generation students.

Provost Chaden Djalali announces search committee for Ohio University’s Dean of College of Business

Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Chaden Djalali has announced that the search for the next dean of the College of Business is underway as of Oct. 21

Producer Jason Rawls to speak about hip-hop at Patton College of Education Nov. 7

Rawls will discuss hip-hop based education, the integration of hip-hop into academic curriculum, and his book, "Youth Culture Power: A #HipHopEd Guide to Building Teacher-Student Relationships."

Mental health fundraiser is Nov. 16

The Ohio University Interfraternity Council will host a mental health fundraising event, titled “Mentala,” from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov 16, in Walter Hall Rotunda. Tickets are $25.

Opioid addiction study to begin work in Ohio communities with experts from six universities including OHIO

As part of a federal research study to dramatically reduce opioid overdose deaths, a coalition, including Ohio University, will begin assisting Ohio counties with the opioid crisis.

Director of Strategic Planning and Assessment Cindy Cogswell impresses with multiple publications

Since coming to OHIO in February, Cogswell has been published twice and is expecting an additional two publications before the end of the year.

University partners with City of Athens to offer electric scooter transportation option

A new transportation option will be available on Monday, November 4 when Spin, a company owned by Ford Motor Co., deploys 100 electric scooters (e-scooters) throughout the campus area.

OHIO experts explain the benefits of going to school in a vibrant college town

Nestled in the foothills of Appalachia, Athens, Ohio — the home of Ohio University — has it all. At least, according to MSN.com, which recently named Athens the best college town in the state of Ohio.

OHIO MFA students present work in a variety of studio art forms in “Fourteen Seconds” exhibit

OHIO’s School of Art + Design presents “Fourteen Seconds,” an exhibition of new work from second-year graduate student Master of Fine Arts candidates in the Art Gallery from Oct. 22 to Nov. 8.

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