Stories tagged with: Diversity and Inclusion

Colorful acrylic painting of Mike Tyson
OHIO Events

Artist Jerry Johnson brings decades of experience to OHIO Southern gallery

Ohio University Southern hosts an exhibit featuring artist Jerry Johnson’s striking acrylic portraits, on display in Dingus 111 through March 6 as part of its Black History Month programming.

5 female students standing side by side
OHIO Events

Ohio University Eastern honors Dr. King’s legacy through student voices

The MLK Writing Contest Celebration brought together students, educators, and community members to reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s teachings of equality, justice and nonviolence.

Members of the Student Social Work Association stand next to car that is decorated for Trunk or Treat
OHIO Awards

Student Social Work Association to be honored at Legacy Awards

The Student Social Work Association at Ohio University Southern will receive the Emerging Leader Award for its work in supporting unhoused populations and promoting social justice.

Headshot of Holly Blevins
OHIO Community

Holly Blevins to receive 'Drum Major' Award at Legacy Awards

Holly Blevins will receive the “Drum Major” Award for her leadership and advocacy with Ashland Pride during the Legacy Awards ceremony Jan. 28 at Ohio University Southern.

Illustrated snakes and lanterns. Celebrate the Lunar New Year 2025
OHIO Events

Ohio University Southern to celebrate Chinese New Year with cultural showcase

Ohio University Southern celebrates Chinese New Year on Jan. 29 at 3:30 p.m. in the library. Join Professor Yehong Shao-Lucas for traditional food, culture and festivities. Free and open to the public.

Portrait of James Gordon
Community Impact

James Gordon to receive Alumni Humanitarian Award

James Gordon will receive the Alumni Humanitarian Award for his dedication to environmental stewardship, inclusivity and community service at OHIO Southern's Legacy Awards ceremony on Jan. 28

Portrait of Cesiah Bernal-Blanton
OHIO Events

Creating a culture of service and inclusion

Cesiah Bernal-Blanton to be honored with Beloved Community Service Award for advocating Hispanic culture, inclusivity and sensory-friendly spaces. Award ceremony Jan. 28 at OHIO Southern.

Image of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and information about the upcoming Annual MLK Legacy Awards taking place Jan. 28 at 5:30 p.m. in Riffe Rotunda
OHIO Events

Legacy Awards honor local leaders for outstanding service, advocacy

The Legacy Awards honor local leaders, students, and groups for their contributions to service, advocacy, and inclusivity. The ceremony is set for Jan. 28, 2025, at Ohio University Southern.

OHIO students and community members are shown taking part in the Silent March, and the letters MLK are in front of part of the image
OHIO Events

OHIO to host Silent March, Brunch in Baker University Center, additional events to honor life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Ohio University will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a week-long celebration focusing on the theme of “Marching Forward: Using Dr. King's Teachings to Heal a Divided Nation.”

Cutler Hall is shown surrounded by colorful leaves during fall in Athens, Ohio
University Updates

OHIO leaders share answers to community questions from Nov. 4 ‘University Updates’

Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez hosted the second “University Updates” event of the academic year on Monday, Nov. 4.

OHIO students walk on pathways surrounded by colorful trees on a Fall day on the Athens Campus
OHIO Events

OHIO community invited to Native American Heritage Month events

November is Native American Heritage Month, and Ohio University is holding several special events during the month for students, faculty, staff and area residents.

Warren Galbreath
Faculty Excellence

Celebrating a legacy of service and advocacy: Warren Galbreath awarded Lifetime Achievement by NASW Ohio

Associate Professor of Social Work Warren Galbreath has been recognized by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Ohio Chapter, Region 5 with this year's Lifetime Achievement Award.

image of Day of the Dead altar
Diversity & Inclusion

Ohio University Southern hosts Dia de los Muertos Celebration

OHIO Southern hosts Day of the Dead celebration for OHIO Spanish students and local high school Spanish Clubs.

five students standing
Community Engagement

OHIO Southern accepting submissions for 2025 MLK Writing Contest

Ohio University Southern invites students in grades 6-12 to reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through its annual writing contest, with prizes awarded for creative essays or poems.

A drone view of OHIO's campus during early spring
Diversity & Inclusion

Ohio University receives national “Higher Education Excellence in Diversity” award for seventh consecutive year

OHIO is one of 113 colleges and universities across the country to receive this national award that recognizes an institution’s outstanding commitment to, and continued advancement of, the core values of diversity, equity and inclusion.

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