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Learn how STEAM professionals found their career path during CLDC's next industry panel

January 23, 2020 2 min

The Career and Leadership Development Center will collaborate with the College of Arts & Sciences to host the industry panel event during the college's Career and Networking Week.

Community Based Internship Showcase planned for Jan. 27

January 21, 2020 2 min

Ohio University’s Center for Campus and Community Engagement will host a Community-Based Internship Showcase from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27, in the Baker University Center Theater.

Hitting her stride

November 14, 2019 4 min

In 2013, Tiffany Chenault set out on a mission: run a half marathon in all 50 states before reaching age 50. Her motivation? The loss of her mother.

Mentors matter

October 22, 2019 3 min

Julie Suhr entered Luther College in 1984 and became the first person in her family to go to college. Today, Suhr serves as a mentor to Ohio University’s first-generation students. Ohio Today asked her to unpack how those relationships have shaped her. Her story follows. — Editor

Japanese-style house with rock garden and maple trees in the fall

From Japan, with love

October 21, 2019 5 min

The connection between Japan's Chubu University and Ohio University endures and prospers, a strategic partnership that began 45 years ago.

Prized profs

October 19, 2019 2 min

“Teaching, for the most part, is a mystery,” says Tim Vickers. He’s managed OHIO’s University Professor Award program for 21 years.

Dr. Frank Papay with Melanie and Abby Harlan, CNP, at the Cleveland Clinic’s Richard E. Jacobs Health Center in Avon, Ohio.

To serve & to heal

October 18, 2019 7 min

Dr. Frank Papay is heralded for performing America's first face transplant, but his practice is driven by mentor Rush Elliott's foundation of servant leadership.

Mark Shatz and his son, Ethan Shatz, a first year, take a swing with Rufus as he studies the finer points of psychology. Photo by Ellee Achten, BSJ ’14, MA ’17

Funny is good

October 17, 2019 3 min

Mark Shatz uses humor to build community in his classroom, thanks to mentor Mel Helitzer.

Last word: Jana Houser

October 16, 2019 4 min

Assistant Professor of Geography Jana Houser joined the OHIO faculty in 2013. Houser researches severe weather and has been chasing extreme events like tornadoes for more than 15 years.

OHIO’s Kennedy Lecture Series welcomed Julie Cohen, co-producer and director of the Oscar-nominated documentary, “RBG,” in September. Photo by Ellee Achten, BSJ ’14, MA ’17

OHIO gifts share knowledge, wisdom, and love

October 15, 2019 3 min

Not many small Appalachian towns can attract such notable speakers as feminist activist Gloria Steinem or National Public Radio’s Ira Flatow. But two of Ohio University’s public lecture series have been bringing dozens of renowned figures like these to Athens for decades, enriching the relationship between OHIO and its surrounding communities through the open exchange of knowledge.

Pete Kotses ties indicator line on a tree branch in the woods

Fast-tracking Trail Building

June 8, 2019 3 min

Ohio University students join forces with the Wayne National Forest, providing essential data for the proposed 88-mile Baileys Trail System. In a cross-disciplinary effort, students contribute to environmental surveys and research on ecotourism marketing, accelerating the trail planning process and fostering regional economic development and community connectivity.

Art as Landscape

June 8, 2019 2 min

Andrea Frohne, an associate professor of art history, discusses her career exploring the visual landscape of African culture and her book on New York City’s African Burial Ground. She shares personal insights, from early memories to favorite smells.

Buddhist monks work on drawing a mandala

The making of a mandala

March 8, 2019 1 min

Tibetan monks from the Labrang Tashi Kyil Monastery in Dehradun, India, visited OHIO’s Athens campus in October. In six days, they created an intricate Peace Mandala. Then, on the sixth day, they destroyed it.

Better Together

March 6, 2019 2 min

Ohio University encourages students to integrate bystander intervention techniques, supported by Better Bystanders' Four D's of Intervention, fostering a safer and more supportive community.

A place to gather

October 17, 2018 3 min

Francine Childs, HON ’97, EMERT ’05, is many things to many people. Ohio University’s first tenured black professor, she’s a stalwart social justice advocate. On campus and in the community, she’s a symbol of perseverance, selflessness, and spunk. To her students, she’s simply “Doc,” or more affectionately, “Mama Childs.”

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