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Baker Fund awards more than $48k to five faculty proposals for research, scholarship and work

May 4, 2021 2 min

The John C. Baker Fund awarded $48,355 total to five faculty proposals for research, scholarship and creative work during spring semester 2021.

Ohio University Research Committee announces spring 2021 funding recipients

May 4, 2021 1 min

The Ohio University Research Committee has selected four proposals for funding during its spring 2021 cycle. In total, the committee awarded $30,894.

Ohio University Regional Higher Education will honor 2020 graduates during December 2021 graduate recognition ceremonies

May 4, 2021 2 min

Ohio University Regional Higher Education campuses will honor graduates with in-person graduate recognition ceremonies this December 2021.

An aerial view of the Ohio University Peden Stadium where the 2021 Spring Commencement ceremony was held

OHIO celebrates historic Spring 2021 commencement at Peden Stadium

May 3, 2021 2 min

Take a look at the ceremonies.

University Announcements

Students ask visitors to reflect on what it means to be human in new Kennedy Museum exhibit

May 3, 2021 4 min

College of Fine Arts’ Kennedy Museum of Art announces its newest exhibition, Perceive with Caution: Merging Concepts VII, a show developed, curated, designed, and installed by students.

New Voinovich Academy initiative offers Appalachian law enforcement training via virtual reality

May 3, 2021 3 min

OHIO's Voinovich Academy for Excellence in Public Service is building a new initiative to improve law enforcement safety and increase community trust.

This circa 1864 photograph from the Library of Congress shows Sojourner Truth.

OHIO’s Ebony Bobcat Network to join local, state and national leaders in commemorating 170th anniversary of Sojourner Truth’s landmark speech

May 3, 2021 6 min

On May 20, the Akron/Canton affiliate of Ohio University’s Ebony Bobcat Network will host a virtual celebration commemorating the 170th anniversary of Sojourner Truth’s “Ain’t I a Woman” speech.

Alumni

Jeffrey A. Finkle Ohio University Economic Development Intern to continue work with IEDC after graduation

May 3, 2021 5 min

In his junior year at Ohio University, Colton Campbell, an economics major and Undergraduate Research Scholar at Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs, read an article.

New Pike County Board of Developmental Disabilities Superintendent longtime Bobcat and Executive MPA alumnus

May 3, 2021 4 min

Being named Superintendent of the Pike County Board of Developmental Disabilities was a bittersweet experience for Jeff Allen.

Theater welcomes multidisciplinary artist and actor, Ally Poole, to its performance faculty roster, Fall 2021

May 3, 2021 2 min

The School of Theater and the College of Fine Arts announcing the newest faculty addition, Ally Poole, into the performance program starting fall 2021.

Alumni Spotlight: Jessica Embry

April 30, 2021 2 min

The Patton College would like to recognize Jessica Embry as May’s honorary Alum of the Month. She was a graduate of the College of Fine Arts and was a fine arts teacher and orchestra director.

Four instructors sitting inside of Wilson Center

New online Master of Sustainability, Security, and Resilience program launching in fall 2021

April 30, 2021 2 min

Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs is now enrolling for a new fully online Master of Sustainability, Security and Resilience program.

On the path to an equitable energy transition, Ohio University faculty contributes insight on how to get there

April 30, 2021 3 min

A new report led by Resources for the Future lays out the costs and benefits of policies that can reduce emissions while promoting fairness for communities affected by the transition to clean energy.

Graduate student Stefana Avara ranked in the top 28 TikTok fitness influencers in Business Insider

April 30, 2021 4 min

Stefana Avara, graduate student, fitness influencer, and business owner, is passionate about body positivity and helping other women find their strength and confidence through her social media.

A photo of people cheering with the text Thank You

OHIO community raises record totals during Giving Day 2021