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WOUB nominated as NETA Public Media Awards finalist in two categories

August 29, 2024 3 min

The WOUB Learning Lab’s "Our Ohio High School Documentary Film Festival" and a video part of WOUB’s "Foothill Features," have been named finalists in the 56th NETA Public Media Awards competition.

OHIO’s emergency communications systems to undergo routine testing Friday, Sept. 6

August 29, 2024 1 min

The University periodically tests its emergency communications systems to ensure notifications are working properly and to help familiarize its campus communities regarding how they will operate in an emergency.

Old black-and-white photo of mixed-gender group of college students dancing in pairs

Gender & Sexuality

Ohio University to host "Gender and Sexuality in the Midwest" conference

August 28, 2024 2 min

Ohio University’s History Department, in collaboration with the Central Region Humanities Center, presents the biennial conference, "Gender and Sexuality in the Midwest," Sept. 6-7 at Baker Center.

A professor prepares to donate blood at Shoemaker Center

Ohio University Chillicothe invites community to give the gift of blood

August 27, 2024 2 min

The Ohio University Chillicothe Health and Wellness Committee invites the community to make a difference by giving blood Monday, Sept. 23 from 12 to 6 p.m. at the Shoemaker Center.

OHIO continues to enhance campus safety with new AED installations

August 27, 2024 3 min

Ohio University’s Athens campus has recently bolstered its emergency preparedness with the installation of five new Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in key residential areas.

Students win 2024 College Student Production Award for WOUB’s Gridiron Glory

August 23, 2024 2 min

A group of current and former WOUB students won an Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 2024 College Student Production Award for their work on Gridiron Glory.

Heritage College, Dublin celebrates 10th anniversary

August 23, 2024 4 min

The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of the opening of its campus in Dublin.

Aerial view of the Athens campus with the Hocking River on one side and rolling Appalachian hills on the other

A reminder regarding the federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act

August 22, 2024 2 min

While both medical and recreational cannabis are legalized under Ohio law, they remain illegal under federal law; therefore, the use or storage of medical and/or recreational cannabis by students, faculty, staff and visitors remains prohibited on all University property/buildings (on all campuses) and during all on-campus and off-campus University-sponsored activities and programs.

Connect and engage at Scripps Welcome Weekend events on Saturday, Aug. 24

August 22, 2024 2 min

One of the things that makes the Scripps College special is the opportunity to learn through engaging and connecting with knowledgeable and supportive people.

Global Health

Heritage College researcher addresses the global health threat of Chagas disease

August 22, 2024 4 min

Chagas disease is now an emerging public health threat in the United States. A recently published historical review sheds light on current challenges and future directions in the fight against Chagas.

Ohio University faculty and students from the School of Media Arts and Studies pose with staff from OHD Studios on Nelsonville Music Festival's Creekside Stage.

Media students produce Sycamore Sessions at Nelsonville Music Festival, gain valuable experience learning from Bobcat alumni

August 21, 2024 8 min

The OHIO students who worked at Nelsonville Music Festival's Creekside Stage were instrumental in its production and will essentially make or break the resulting Sycamore Sessions this fall.

Getting to know Scripps College Dean Scott Titsworth

August 20, 2024 6 min

As a new class of students enter the Scripps College of Communication, one of the first people they’ll want to get to know is Dean Scott Titsworth, who became dean of the Scripps College in 2010

WOUB’s Gridiron Glory returns for 25th season

August 20, 2024 4 min

Gridiron Glory (GG) returns to WOUB for its 25th season this Friday, August 23, at 11:30 p.m.

OHIO Board of Trustees approve naming of new South Green Residence Hall, renaming of College of Fine Arts following alumnus gift

August 19, 2024 7 min

The Board of Trustees approved a resolution to rename the College of Fine Arts after a transformational gift commitment from notable alumnus Jeffery Chaddock and his husband Mark Morrow.

Tim Ryan promoted to Captain of OUPD

August 14, 2024 3 min

OUPD has promoted Tim Ryan to the rank of Captain, effective Aug. 6. Ryan’s promotion follows the retirement of Captain George Harlow, who concluded his distinguished service with OUPD on July 31.

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