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Public health update: Sept. 14, 2021

September 14, 2021 4 min

I have good news to report this week: our Athens campus passed the 70 percent vaccination threshold yesterday for students, faculty, and staff combined.

Body acceptance program looking for participants

September 14, 2021 1 min

Ohio University Campus Recreation and Counseling and Psychological Services are offering a body-acceptance program called The Body Project during fall 2021.

Poggione appointed Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education

September 13, 2021 3 min

Executive Vice President and Provost Elizabeth Sayrs announced the appointment of Dr. Sarah Poggione as vice provost for undergraduate education.

Research

Edwards Accelerator Laboratory turns 50, continues to provide surprising results

September 13, 2021 7 min

Thousands of Ohio University students walk past the Edwards Accelerator Laboratory each day, not noticing the internationally-known research facility set into the hillside.

Student submissions welcomed for The ACE’s artwork exhibition

September 13, 2021 2 min

The ACE is thrilled to announce a new opportunity for students to exhibit their artwork at The ACE. Submissions are open now and will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis.

The ACE requests departments to submit programs for Graduation Plan Milestones

September 13, 2021 2 min

The ACE is asking for Ohio University departments to submit events or program suggestions for Graduation Plan Milestones.

Risk Reduction offers employees a safe place to prioritize wellbeing

September 10, 2021 2 min

Benefits-eligible employees and their spouses/partners are encouraged to consider the Risk Reduction program this fall as an avenue for prioritizing one’s wellbeing.

OHIO Chillicothe celebrates 75 Years

September 10, 2021 5 min

Ohio University Chillicothe is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year with an open house celebration Saturday, Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

What you can do to prevent mold growth in University spaces

September 10, 2021 2 min

Moisture control, proper use of thermostats to allow for air circulation, and good housekeeping practices are necessary to control mold growth.

Help students succeed by helping COVID Operations

September 9, 2021 2 min

With several weeks of fall semester underway, OHIO COVID Operations is managing a heavy caseload of students affected by COVID-19 infection or exposure.

Keith Hawkins smiles at the podium as he gives a speech during the Class of 2020 commencement

University Update

Innovative astronomer, Ohio University alumnus instills lessons for Class of 2020

September 9, 2021 6 min

The Class of 2020 finally got an in-person commencement ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, and the commencement speaker was alumnus Dr. Keith Hawkins, BS ’13.

OHIO expands vaccine clinic offerings on multiple campuses

September 9, 2021 1 min

Students, faculty, and staff now have more opportunities than ever to get a COVID-19 vaccine on OHIO campuses.

Ohio University graduates Betsy (Williams) Lancaster and Raymond Lancaster, pictured here at their daughter Christine’s graduation, made a pact years ago to support their alma mater.

New executive leadership fellow program to provide students access to executives, mentorship and national leadership speakers

September 9, 2021 6 min

The new Raymond A. Lancaster Executive Leadership Fellow program will support an executive fellow, enhance a system of student mentorship and fund a new speaker series.

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

Keeping Bobcats Informed, Sept. 8, 2021

September 8, 2021 2 min

Information inside for students about Parents Weekend, tutoring, and more.

Brittany Seals participates in Fall 2020 Commencement on College Green.

Ohio University holds Class of 2020 commencement

September 8, 2021 3 min

On Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, around 800 of OHIO’s graduates of the Class of 2020 came back to the bricks of Athens for an in-person commencement ceremony.

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