Stories tagged with: Magazine Features
Paying tribute to President Ping
September 24, 2021 President Emeritus Charles J. Ping passed away on July 27 in Athens—just a few miles from the University that he helped to shape into the life-changing institution it is today and that he continued to serve long after his presidency.
In their element
September 24, 2021 In late 2020, the University wrapped up construction on a 34,000-square-foot Chemistry Building, converting a parking lot near Clippinger and Emeriti Park into a center for groundbreaking learning and research for future generations of scientists and scholars.
Practical Civility
September 23, 2021 $1.6+ million gift expands programming of OHIO’s George Washington Forum
Stage set
September 23, 2021 BIPOC student-led campus theater takes root—and prepares for its first production
From sea to space
September 19, 2021 1972 graduate boldly going where no Bobcat has gone before
OHIO Unified
September 1, 2021 This fall marks the 75th anniversary of Ohio University’s first regional campuses, formally established to serve World War II veterans returning from the front lines with GI Bill benefits in hand and dreams for their post-service lives.
Called back into service
August 22, 2021 It was 26 years ago this summer that Dr. Hugh Sherman had that quintessential moment that has defined the Ohio University experience for more than 200 years.
Trial by COVID-19 for spring 2020 graduates
April 1, 2021 The transition to post-graduate life is daunting in the best of times, but during a pandemic? Nothing short of “overwhelming,” says Katie McClead, BSN ’20.
A look back at OHIO’s COVID-19 response
April 1, 2021 The following timeline highlights key moments in Ohio University’s COVID-19 response.
Changing course — and courses
April 1, 2021 It’s the thirteenth week of fall semester, and Shawnee Meek logs on to a video meeting with a group of students in her Strategic Business Communication course. The group is checking in to get feedback on a presentation due in a few days. The presentation will, of course, be virtual. This is 2020 after all.
A new era for The Ridges
March 19, 2021 For the past nearly 30 years, the University has worked to preserve a storied piece of Athens, American medical and architectural history by investing in The Ridges.
The Ridges Green: Past & Present
March 19, 2021 If you’ve ever visited Athens, you know about The Ridges—the former mental health center that has towered above the southern end of campus and community since the 1870s.
Little things, big returns
March 19, 2021 It’s the little things. The classic grid of West Green. Finding your favorite professor in your favorite coffee shop. A smile from a stranger on Court Street.
First. Finest. Forever.
March 19, 2021 Over the past year, in the midst of everything 2020 threw at us, Ohio University embarked on a journey to better articulate our University’s story—our brand.
Far from normal
March 19, 2021 The coffee still flowed at the Front Room, but, like all campus dining services, for carry-out only. Cardboard cutouts of fans stood in place of loyal Bobcats at games held at Peden Stadium and the Convocation Center. And the word “virtual” became a way of life.
