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Researchers study Sunday Creek's water quality samples at an acid mine drainage discharge site.

OHIO's spirit of innovation, engagement key to future success

November 4, 2019 4 min

Ohio University has been recognized as one of America’s most innovative universities, as well as being one of the nation’s top universities for student engagement.

A hike, journals, and genuine, place-based experiences

November 4, 2019 7 min

In 2015, Ohio University graduate and Wyoming resident Ralph Haberfeld had an epiphany that has connected two distinct, picturesque places: Athens, Ohio, in the Appalachian foothills, and Jackson...
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Alumni Spotlight: Rick Lewis

November 4, 2019 3 min

The Patton College of Education is honored to recognize Rick Lewis, Chief Executive Officer of the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA), as November’s Honorary Alum of the Month.

Fall issue of Ohio Today explores the theme ‘Relationships’

November 3, 2019 2 min

Fall is in full swing in Athens, Ohio! OHIO’s students are walking along the brick paths, surrounded by falling leaves and the crisp autumn air. But they are not walking alone. A Bobcat’s journey...

School of Dance founder’s legacy lives on in alumna’s impact, current students

November 3, 2019 6 min

It was 50 years ago that Ohio University established its School of Dance, and ever since then one of OHIO’s earliest dance students, Darlene Patterson Spencer, has been carrying on the legacy of ...
A new study by researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found newspaper articles about the suicide deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain did not follow the majority of suicide reporting guidelines or include critical components like mental health resources or even the number to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or Crisis Text Line.

Study shows news media often overlook best practices when reporting celebrity suicide deaths

November 1, 2019 4 min

A study published by researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that newspapers followed about half the recommended guidelines in reporting suicide deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain.
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Ohio University violinist Dawn Wohn explores diversity through new commercial album that features female composers

November 1, 2019 3 min

OHIO Assistant Professor of Violin and String Division Chair in the music department, Dawn Wohn, released a new commercial album, Perspectives, that features female composers.
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The Athena Cinema receives national grant for Science on Screen series

November 1, 2019 3 min

The Athena Cinema announced it has received a generous award from the Coolidge Corner Theatre and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation of $6,000 in support of its 2019-20 Science on Screen event series.
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CIO Christopher Ament signs national commitment to promote diversity, equity and inclusion

November 1, 2019 3 min

OHIO interim CIO Christopher Ament recently joined more than 500 university and college CIOs who have signed the Educause "CIO Commitment" to diversity, equity and inclusion.

OHIO mourns the passing of devoted public servant and alumna Dr. Mary Anne Flournoy

November 1, 2019 2 min

The Ohio University community mourns the passing of Dr. Mary Anne Flournoy, PHD ’95, whose legacy of service can be found throughout her alma mater, the Southeastern Ohio region and around the wo...
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Physics and Astronomy Open House has packed line-up Nov. 9

October 31, 2019 2 min

On Nov. 9, the Physics & Astronomy Department turns Clippinger Laboratories into an interactive science museum where visitors enjoy hallway challenges, physics demonstrations, talks and more.
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Bobcats' nationally televised Nov. 6 game vs. Miami to celebrate 150th anniversary of college football

October 31, 2019 4 min

When OHIO takes on rival Miami in the "Battle of the Bricks' on Nov. 6, it will have added significance - it’s the only game being played on the 150th anniversary of the first college football game.

OHIO featured in November issue of national magazine, spotlighting University's commitment to diversity

October 31, 2019 2 min

The November issue will be published Friday, Nov. 1 and is available online as of Thursday, Oct. 31. OHIO is featured on page 85 of the publication.
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University of Montana wins Third Annual Voinovich Public Innovation Challenge

October 31, 2019 4 min

The University of Montana Master of Public Administration Program was the winner of the Third Annual Voinovich Public Innovation Challenge, sponsored by OHIO’s Voinovich School.
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Greek Unity Social highlights fellowship of National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations at OHIO

October 31, 2019 3 min

To create a sense of unity and togetherness on campus, the Division of Diversity and Inclusion hosted the inaugural National Pan-Hellenic Council Greek Unity Social on Oct. 23 in Baker Center.
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