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Fall Colors

November 24, 2021 1 min

Among the rolling hills of Southeast Ohio is Ohio University, an institution of education known for its beautiful brick streets and vibrant community.

Professors Bell and Moran research food in the inter-war years in Britain, from tripe to tea

November 24, 2021 6 min

For Drs. David Bell and Theresa Moran, their research is often a journey where food, culture and language entwine, with their latest research looking at the smells and taste of Manchester.

Aerial view of the Athens campus with the Hocking River on one side and rolling Appalachian hills on the other

Ohio University awarded INSPIRE Initiative Award from ARC to help provide training and work support to individuals recovering from substance use disorder

November 23, 2021 4 min

OHIO was awarded $500,000 from the Appalachian Regional Commission to create a series of paths through which individuals in recovery will obtain training and work support.

Blackboard Ultra Courses now available to all OHIO instructors

November 23, 2021 2 min

All instructors are able to opt in to Blackboard Ultra Courses by contacting the IT Service Desk. Ultra Courses have a cleaner, more modern design with easy-to-use workflows, and powerful new tools.

Faculty invited to provide feedback on Turnitin and SafeAssign

November 23, 2021 1 min

OIT and the Center of Consumer Research and Analytics (CRA) are evaluating plagiarism detection tools and encourage faculty to submit feedback by Dec. 6, 2021.

University Update

Public health update: Nov. 23, 2021

November 23, 2021 6 min

OHIO’s November 15 deadline to be vaccinated against COVID-19 has passed. I am proud of our efforts to protect each other and hope you feel some of that pride with me.

Provost Undergraduate Research Fund offers awards to 28 OHIO students

November 22, 2021 4 min

The OHIO Provost Undergraduate Research Fund (PURF) awards program has provided 28 students with a total of $34,764 in funding for their original research, scholarship and creative work this fall.

Health and Wellness

Online workshop offers mental health support to Ohio University students

November 22, 2021 3 min

The Coping Clinic at Counseling & Psychological Services (CPS) offers Ohio University students an online forum to talk about their mental health and learn helpful tips for managing stress and anxiety.

Russ College professors awarded $1.9 million grant from the Department of Energy

November 22, 2021 5 min

Two Russ College researchers have been awarded a grant from the U.S. DOE to integrate nitrogen and phosphorus recovery via electrochemical technology into municipal wastewater treatment facilities.

Banner that reads "Recognize Student LEADERS" and "39th Annual Leadership Awards"

Call for student Leadership Awards nominations

November 19, 2021 2 min

The awards steering committee is now accepting nominations from the entire Bobcat community to launch this time-honored tradition at OHIO for the 2021-22 awards cycle.

Minimum wage rate increases Jan. 1

November 19, 2021 1 min

Effective Jan. 1, 2022, the minimum wage for non-tipped employees will increase to $9.30 per hour (up $0.50 from current rate of $8.80).

Ohio University hosts Global Entrepreneurship Week

November 19, 2021 4 min

The Center for Entrepreneurship and TechGROWTH Ohio partnered to provide a week of activities on campus and online, November 8–12 for Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW).

OHIO IT improves duplicate account detection process

November 19, 2021 3 min

A new tool designed to detect duplicate records has eliminated the headaches of multiple accounts for 86 staff and students and is estimated to have saved 172 staff hours in the past year.

University provides guidance on holiday expenditures