Stories tagged with: Women's Center

OHIO welcomes a new cohort of Margaret Boyd Scholars; expands scholarship opportunities

April 1, 2024 In 1873, Margaret Boyd paved the way for OHIO students by becoming the first woman to earn a degree from Ohio University. Today, we honor her legacy through the Margaret Boyd Scholars Program.

Discover the past and inspire the future with 'A HERStory of Women in Physical Activity and Sport'

March 22, 2024 OHIO Zanesville invites the community "A HERStory of Women in Physical Activity & Sport," highlighting the unique and often untold stories of women's participation and contributions.

OHIO celebrates Women’s History Month

March 4, 2024 OHIO’s Division of Diversity and Inclusion and Women’s Center is joining a nationwide effort to celebrate Women’s History Month throughout March through numerous campus events and engagement opportunities across Ohio University.

The period project

January 9, 2024 Ohio University is blazing a trail to a better future by committing to provide free period products in every restroom on campus.

Globally championing gender equity through sport

September 20, 2023 Assistant Director of the Women's Center Letitia Price recently joined a sports diplomacy initiative in Rwanda. Price will bring her research and findings about gender equity to her work at OHIO.

Women Who Tell Our Stories: Celebrating Women’s History Month

March 15, 2023 Scripps College of Communication alumnae will be highlighted throughout the month of March for Women's History Month, as this year's theme is "Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories."

Women’s Center to host series of panel discussions titled ‘Let’s Talk About Reproductive Rights’

October 13, 2022 “Let’s Talk About Reproductive Rights: A Series” is a three-part discussion on the history, politics and social justice aspects of reproductive health.

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Division of Diversity and Inclusion to host OHIO graduate for Hispanic Heritage Month and LGBTQ History Month Keynote event

September 28, 2022 OHIO’s Multicultural Center, LGBT Center, Women's Center and the Black Student Cultural Programming Board will co-host OHIO graduate Samantha Flores for a combined Hispanic Heritage Month and LGBTQ History Month keynote event.

Wrongful Conviction Day event features the exoneration of Nancy Smith on Oct. 4

September 27, 2022 "Proving the Unprovable: The Exoneration of Nancy Smith" features Ohio Innocence Project Director Mark Godsey and exoneree Nancy Smith.

Division of Diversity and Inclusion hires new Women's Center director

June 10, 2022 Ohio University has named Dr. Chris Fowler as director of The Women’s Center at OHIO. Fowler is currently the Interim Director of the Office of Multicultural Success and Retention (OMSAR).

Humanities in the Park debuts by showcasing Southeast Ohio women from past to present

April 28, 2022 Educators, authors and artists are just a few of the people from Southeast Ohio's past and present who will appear on new Humanities in the Park display panels at Richland Avenue Park.

Take Back the Night event to support survivors of sexual and domestic violence to be held in-person on April 7

March 30, 2022 Ohio University’s annual Take Back the Night event that supports survivors of sexual and domestic violence of all kinds will return in-person this year on April 7, starting at 6 p.m. 

Ohio University launches website to locate gender-inclusive restrooms

November 5, 2021 The Division of Diversity and Inclusion has launched a website that includes a map that shows where all known gender-inclusive restrooms on the Ohio University Athens Campus are located.

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Women’s Center director receives 2021 Coalition Builder Award

October 8, 2021 Women’s Center Director Dr. M. Geneva Murray has received the National Women’s Studies Association’s (NWSA) 2021 Coalition Builder Award for her service.

Women's Center announces new lactation rooms

October 1, 2021 The Ohio University Women’s Center and its collaborative partners announces new lactation rooms throughout the Athens Campus.

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