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School of Dance recognizes exceptional young choreographers creating dance for social justice and equity

November 29, 2021 3 min

Ohio University’s College of Fine Arts and the School of Dance are pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural 2021 High School Choreography Competition.

OHIO Libraries research tool delivers full-text articles with a single click

November 29, 2021 2 min

The new browser extension LibKey Nomad moves seamlessly between publisher websites and the University Libraries’ online journal subscriptions to deliver one-click article access to important research.

First time competitors win awards at in-person Mock Trial Tournament

November 29, 2021 5 min

The Ohio University Mock Trial Team competed at Ohio State University’s Scarlet and Grey Mock Trial Tournament in October, with two first-time competitors winning awards.

Dantas looks to Brazil, most prominent slave society in the Americas, for insight on Black freedom in the Age of Abolition

November 29, 2021 5 min

Ohio University researcher Dr. Mariana Dantas is delving into the rich history of slavery in Brazil to offer new insights on the Black experience within slavery and the pursuit of freedom.

Govorov, Berlin collaborators set out to harness nanostructures for energy and sensing

November 29, 2021 6 min

Dr. Alexander Govorov, is teaming up with collaborators at the home of the world's first supercomputer to apply the best specialized software in the world to compute complex nanostructures.

Professors Bell and Moran research food in the inter-war years in Britain, from tripe to tea

November 24, 2021 6 min

For Drs. David Bell and Theresa Moran, their research is often a journey where food, culture and language entwine, with their latest research looking at the smells and taste of Manchester.

Flexspace provides opportunities to learn transferable skills in the digital space, while reducing OHIO’s paper footprint

November 24, 2021 2 min

The transition to an online format may have brought some challenges at first but has allowed for people to learn and become familiar with the digital space, gaining applicable skills for the future.

Flexspace provides faculty and staff with opportunities to meet students where they are

November 24, 2021 2 min

With OHIO’s new flexspace, faculty and staff can now better connect with students both in-person and online, regardless of where they are on or off campus.

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

Ohio University awarded INSPIRE Initiative Award from ARC to help provide training and work support to individuals recovering from substance use disorder

November 23, 2021 4 min

OHIO was awarded $500,000 from the Appalachian Regional Commission to create a series of paths through which individuals in recovery will obtain training and work support.

Faculty invited to provide feedback on Turnitin and SafeAssign

November 23, 2021 1 min

OIT and the Center of Consumer Research and Analytics (CRA) are evaluating plagiarism detection tools and encourage faculty to submit feedback by Dec. 6, 2021.

Provost Undergraduate Research Fund offers awards to 28 OHIO students

November 22, 2021 4 min

The OHIO Provost Undergraduate Research Fund (PURF) awards program has provided 28 students with a total of $34,764 in funding for their original research, scholarship and creative work this fall.

Russ College professors awarded $1.9 million grant from the Department of Energy

November 22, 2021 5 min

Two Russ College researchers have been awarded a grant from the U.S. DOE to integrate nitrogen and phosphorus recovery via electrochemical technology into municipal wastewater treatment facilities.

Health and Wellness

Online workshop offers mental health support to Ohio University students

November 22, 2021 3 min

The Coping Clinic at Counseling & Psychological Services (CPS) offers Ohio University students an online forum to talk about their mental health and learn helpful tips for managing stress and anxiety.

Minimum wage rate increases Jan. 1

November 19, 2021 1 min

Effective Jan. 1, 2022, the minimum wage for non-tipped employees will increase to $9.30 per hour (up $0.50 from current rate of $8.80).

University provides guidance on holiday expenditures

November 19, 2021 2 min

Ohio University is committed to the responsible use of public funds and as such is providing guidance on holiday expenditures.

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