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OHIO Athletics and Passion Works Studio Turn it Gold for National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

September 25, 2020 2 min

For the past six years, The Barbara Geralds Institute for Storytelling and Social Impact and OHIO's Athletics have partnered with Turn it Gold to recognize National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Resilience Fund supports regional organizations in struggle to survive pandemic challenges

September 24, 2020 5 min

More than 20 businesses and nonprofit organizations have received nearly $55,800 in grants to help them overcome economic challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic through the Resilience Fund.

Ohio University plans to hold Fall 2020 Commencement virtually

September 23, 2020 2 min

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the inability to gather in large groups safely, Ohio University’s Fall 2020 Commencement Ceremony will be held virtually.

Keeping Bobcats informed, September 23, 2020

September 23, 2020 3 min

Definitions of hazing are murky among college students, but for these five Bobcats, the call to action is clear.

Women Leading OHIO accepting applications for 2020-2021 cohort

September 23, 2020 3 min

The Women’s Center will host Women Leading OHIO, a professional development program for faculty and staff, for the fifth consecutive year. The 2020 cohort application deadline is this Friday, Sept. 25

OHIO publishes webpage on events and use of space amid COVID

September 23, 2020 2 min

As OHIO prepares to bring more students back for phase 2, the University has published a new webpage under the coronavirus website explaining the events and use of space policy that will be followed.

Dr. Gillian Ice shares Ohio University weekly public health update

September 22, 2020 5 min

Dr. Gillian Ice will give a summary of the COVID numbers for OHIO and discuss new initiatives, as well as highlight one or two aspects of COVID management for campus and community.

Patton College to host third Black Lives Matter panel discussion on Sept. 28

September 22, 2020 2 min

“Advocacy & Allyship: Every Day, Not Just When it is Trending” will be held on Monday, Sept. 28, from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Jenny Hall-Jones named interim Vice President for Student Affairs at Ohio University

September 21, 2020 2 min

Ohio University President M. Duane Nellis, today, announced that Jenny Hall-Jones has been named interim Vice President for Student Affairs at Ohio University effective October 24, 2020.

OHIO Chillicothe to host viewing discussion of alum’s book-turned-film “The Devil All the Time”

September 21, 2020 3 min

OHIO Chillicothe will host a Zoom post-viewing discussion of one of the current top Netflix films, “The Devil All the Time,” based off of OHIO Chillicothe alumnus Donald Ray Pollock’s popular book.

Support for OHIO students with disabilities available amid pandemic

September 21, 2020 3 min

Ohio University students with disabilities still have resources and support systems available to them as they work on their education amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

September 21, 2020 2 min

Four Ohio University faculty members have been selected as the 2020-2021 Mid-American Conference (MAC) Academic Leadership Development Program (ALDP) Fellows.

An introduction letter about public health

September 18, 2020 7 min

I am writing this week to introduce myself, my staff and the work of many to prepare and manage Ohio University’s approach to COVID.

National Endowment for the Humanities Application Writing Workshop scheduled for Oct. 19

September 18, 2020 2 min

The workshop is free and open to all Ohio University faculty, staff, and graduate students on all campuses.

University Update

Ohio University partners with CVS Health for COVID-19 asymptomatic testing of students, employees

September 17, 2020 3 min

In partnership with CVS Health, Ohio University will begin to conduct a surveillance COVID-19 testing program in Athens beginning September 21 to identify asymptomatic carriers of the virus.

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