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President Nellis discusses fostering a safe, supportive University community

October 11, 2017 3 min

Oct 11, 2017 From staff reports The following message was sent by President M. Duane Nellis to the Ohio University community on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. Dear Faculty, Staff and Students, Bobcats l...

Diversity and Inclusion hosts third Multicultural Junior Faculty Mentoring Program Welcome Luncheon

October 9, 2017 6 min

Oct 9, 2017 By George E. Mauzy Jr. The Ohio University Office for Diversity and Inclusion hosted the third annual Multicultural Junior Faculty Mentoring Program Welcome Luncheon on Oct. 5 in the ...

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New faculty/staff online sexual misconduct education module to launch Oct. 13

October 8, 2017 3 min

Oct 8, 2017 From staff reports On Friday, Oct. 13, Ohio University will debut “Bridges: Building a Supportive Community,” an online education module that will be delivered via email to all OHIO f...

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University unveils new sexual misconduct education module for faculty and staff

October 2, 2017 2 min

Oct 2, 2017 From staff reports Prevention of sexual misconduct is a priority at Ohio University. One key to prevention is ensuring that all members of the Ohio University community share a common...

"Wall That Heals" helps Gold Star mother share son's war heroics

September 25, 2017 9 min

Army Sgt. Jackie L. Waymire honored for making the ultimate sacrifice

President Nellis meets with students in summer Swahili program at OHIO

July 10, 2017 5 min

Ohio University’s Swahili STARTALK summer intensive language program kicked off its 2017 program during the last week of June and was visited by President M. Duane Nellis and Vice Provost of Global Affairs and International Studies Lorna Jean Edmonds.

OHIO student teaches South African language, culture, history at local children’s chorus

February 20, 2017 3 min

When the Hocking Country Children’s Chorus started practicing for its upcoming production of the Lion King, Jr., a play that includes many phrases in Zulu and Swahili, the chorus contacted Ohio University’s Ohio Valley International Council (OVIC) to invite someone to come to Logan, Ohio, and teach the children about the culture, language and setting of the play.

Proposal selected to receive Academic Innovation Accelerator support

February 1, 2017 2 min

In September 2016, the Office of Instructional Innovation’s Ideation Event sparked ideas for teaching and learning that could be implemented across OHIO. The ideas were made into formal proposals.

OHIO graduate student serves as ‘coach’ for international student groups

November 4, 2015 5 min

Rene Grzona coaches student organizations to be successful on campus at Ohio University, and one day he hopes to coach students to success on the basketball court.

University Foundation acquires property for presidential residence

March 19, 2015 5 min

The Ohio University Foundation today announced it has entered into a lease agreement for a home and surrounding property, which will serve as the Ohio University presidential residence.

Concepts shared during public forum for possible uses of The Ridges

October 6, 2014 4 min

Ohio University and Athens community members were treated to a new view of the property and buildings at The Ridges.

Public workshop generates ideas, opinions for future Ridges uses

August 20, 2014 4 min

Stickers, photographs, colored pencils and sticky notes all helped guide the conversation Monday evening at a workshop designed to solicit public ideas for future uses of The Ridges.

Kennedy Museum plans upgrades, improvements to Ridges building

July 14, 2014 5 min

Members of the Kennedy Museum of Art are moving forward with some upgrades and improvements to their space up on the hill.

Sense of partnership springs from Ridges consultant meet and greet

June 12, 2014 4 min

The Ridges Master Plan Committee meet and greet session held Tuesday evening introduced the Ohio University and Athens communities to the newly-selected Ridges Master Plan.

The Ridges’ Kirkbride buildings are steeped in history

June 5, 2014 4 min

Ohio University’s Kirkbride buildings, which house the Kennedy Art Museum and studio space for artists at The Ridges, have been steeped in history ever since it first opened in 1874.

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