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Ohio University President Hugh Sherman speaks to students and alumni at the dedication of the National Pan- Hellenic Council Plaza on College Green.

National Pan-Hellenic Council Plaza to open in November

September 22, 2022 3 min

The new National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) plaza located near Scripps Amphitheater on College Green is nearing completion and will honor historically African American fraternities.

Keeping Bobcats Informed - Student Life, Well-being, Online Learning, Resources and Safety

Keeping Bobcats Informed, Sept. 22, 2022

September 21, 2022 4 min

Keeping Bobcats Informed for Sept. 21, 2022.

Campus Recycling and OHIO Athletics to host Rufus Recycling Days this fall

September 21, 2022 3 min

Several Ohio University groups have been working together to plan Rufus Recycling Days for the fall semester.

A photo from the "Yellow Dirt" collection

Seattle-based Native American artist creates collection for Kennedy Museum of Art

September 21, 2022 4 min

The exhibit will be open to the public on Sept. 23 through December, and the Kennedy Museum is free to all students, faculty and community members. An opening reception will be held on Sept. 23.

Parents Weekend events to include day hikes, campfires and stargazing

September 21, 2022 2 min

Ohio University Well-Being and Recreation will kick off its Parents Weekend events starting with a campfire at the Ridges on Friday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m.

Alumni News | Caitlyn McDaniel mentors interns who share her passion for fighting injustice

September 20, 2022 8 min

A staff attorney with Southeastern Ohio Legal Services in Athens, Caitlyn McDaniel is mentoring undergraduate interns who are also interested in providing legal aid to low-income Ohioans.

Visiting poet Kathy Fagan to read from her work on Oct. 13

September 15, 2022 2 min

The English Department's creative writing program presents visiting nonfiction writer poet Kathy Fagan giving a public reading of her work on Oct. 13.

Aerial pictures of campus buildings and trees around College Green, with West Green and the city of Athens in the background as well

University Update

COVID-19 vaccine/boosters, flu shots available to OHIO community

September 15, 2022 3 min

Ohio University students, faculty and staff have several opportunities to get the flu vaccine and/or the COVID 19 vaccine/booster in the coming weeks.

Faculty and Staff Resource Fair and Immunization Clinic set for Sept. 28

September 15, 2022 1 min

All OHIO faculty and staff are invited to the event, which will be held in the Convocation Center on the Athens Campus from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

The Ohio University Women's Club Fall Kick Off for new and returning members, Sept. 20 at 5:30 p.m. in Baker 240/242

Ohio University Women's Club to host special event on Tuesday, Sept. 20

September 15, 2022 2 min

The Ohio University Women’s Club is excited to sign up new and returning members and announce its event schedule for the rest of 2022.

Guidelines for University-owned vehicles

September 15, 2022 3 min

Guidance for the Ohio University community pertaining to appropriate use and documentation requirements for the operation of University vehicles.

University Update

Ohio University awarded Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for fifth consecutive year

September 14, 2022 3 min

Ohio University has been awarded the 2022 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity for the fifth consecutive year.

Ohio University student Sam Spinale poses in front of Charlotte Motor Speedway during internship.

Journalism and sports management student puts pedal to the metal through internship at Charlotte Motor Speedway

September 14, 2022 6 min

Sam Spinale is off to the races. The journalism and sports management student at OHIO recently completed an internship with Charlotte Motor Speedway.

This image appears in the Ohio Alumnus, January 1960, captioned: "Each day while the Conference was in session, a press conference was held each morning with newsmen and photographers from newspapers, radio and television attending. Above Martin Luther King answers a question for the newsmen. Seated beside Rev. King is Dr. Winburn Thomas, leader of the forum on racial tensions. Mr. 'Bola Ige, co-secretary of the conference, which is sponsored by the National Student Christian Federation, in on the right." (

Students design Black History of Ohio University Tour for Black Alumni Reunion

September 14, 2022 7 min

The tour was developed by Ohio University history students who wanted to highlight the story of Black perseverance, Black Education, and Black opportunity.

OHIO student Hannah Moore selected as inaugural Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service recipient

September 14, 2022 5 min

Hannah Moore came to Ohio University to be a doctor. She had guaranteed acceptance on the pre-med track. But life can have an interesting way of creating opportunities to shape dreams.

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