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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service selected to coordinate new statewide center of excellence for behavioral health prevention and promotion

November 18, 2021 6 min

Efforts will focus on mental health promotion and early intervention to prevent substance abuse or dependency while emphasizing cultural competency and accessibility.

Record number of students admitted to selective Law, Justice and Culture Certificate

November 17, 2021 4 min

The Center for Law, Justice and Culture announced that 32 Ohio University students have been admitted to the Undergraduate Certificate in Law, Justice and Culture.

Ohio University’s School of Dance presents the 2021 Fall Senior Dance Concert, ‘Through’

November 17, 2021 2 min

Ohio University’s School of Dance presents “Through,” the annual Fall Senior Dance Concert, the culminating project for BFA dance majors.

ORITE addresses infrastructure needs through thermoplastics research

November 17, 2021 2 min

ORITE recently collaborated with the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) on a study that assessed the performance of pipes created from recycled plastic.

Ohio Celebrates Vaccination Requirement Milestone

November 16, 2021 3 min

We hit another milestone yesterday with the November 15 vaccination requirement deadline. And, in true Bobcat style, you have risen to the challenge by exceeding expectations with your response.

New York Times bestselling author/illustrator Jerry Craft to speak to Athens Community, teacher education students