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Matthew Lewis
Student Success

OHIO Southern student designs degree that fits his interests

Matthew Lewis is Ohio University Southern’s 2023 Bachelor of Specialized Studies Outstanding Graduate.

COVID-19 coverage changes

The end of the Public Health Emergency impacts how testing for COVID-19 will be covered.

Benefits Open Enrollment ends Wednesday, May 10

As a reminder, the annual Benefits Open Enrollment period will be open through Wednesday, May 10, 2023. 

Ohio Today spring issue available to OHIO employees online and at campus distribution points

The spring 2023 issue of Ohio Today, Ohio University’s alumni magazine, is out and available to OHIO faculty and staff online at ohiotoday.org.

two students sitting together, with design poster on the left.

Interior architecture student leverages evidence-based design to improve short-term care facility concepts

Emma Grubb uses evidence-based design to improve short-term care facility experiences.

Jenna Cunningham

Commencement Spotlight: Jenna Cunningham

Jenna Cunningham is the Vice President of the 2023 BSN Class, and a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nursing.

MacKenna Brown

Commencement Spotlight: Mackenna Brown

MacKenna Brown, from Chillicothe, is graduating from the Patton College of Education with her Bachelor of Science in Education with a focus on early childhood and elementary education.

Emily Moore

Commencement Spotlight: Emily Moore

Emily Moore, a preschool intervention specialist at Ross-Pike Educational Service District, is graduating from the Patton College of Education with a Master of Education in Reading and a Reading Endorsement.

David Koonce

David Koonce named dean of the Graduate College

Ohio University Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Elizabeth Sayrs has named Dr. David Koonce as dean of the Graduate College, effective immediately.

Dr. Gillian Ice

Gillian Ice named interim associate provost of global affairs

Ohio University Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Elizabeth Sayrs has named Dr. Gillian Ice as the interim associate provost of global affairs, effective May 15.

WOUB and the Post collab

WOUB and The Post collaboration expands experiences for both organizations

Student leaders of WOUB Public Media and The Post have forged a new collaboration to expand learning experiences and audience while retaining independence at each news medium.    

Katie Berta

Creative writing graduate wins Hollis Summers Poetry Prize

The Ohio University Press is pleased to announce Katie Berta (Ph.D., ’17) as the latest winner of the press’ Hollis Summers Poetry Prize.

Jacob Howard
Student Success

Commencement Spotlight: Jacob Howard

Jacob Howard chose OHIO Lancaster for its affordability and proximity to home. He will be graduating summa cum laude this spring with a bachelor of science in communication studies. 

Mackenzie Ridenour is shown with her family members

Up for the challenge: Ohio University Southern student is Outstanding Graduate

Mackenzie Ridenour knew what she wanted, and that Ohio University Southern was the place to get it. 

Dr. Francine Childs, Ohio University Department of African American Studies professor, 1988. Courtesy of Ohio University Libraries
In Memoriam

University Community mourns Francine Childs, African American Studies Professor Emerita

The Ohio University community mourns the passing of Dr. Francine C. Childs, Professor Emerita of African American Studies, the first tenured Black professor at Ohio University.

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