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Governor, Alumni Association appoint new Trustees

July 30, 2020 3 min

Three new members are joining the Ohio University Board of Trustees after appointments by the governor and Alumni Association.

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OHIO launches new Be Safe Bobcats site to keep University community informed

July 24, 2020 2 min

Ohio University has launched a new website today, Be Safe Bobcats, to inform the University community about how it is preparing for a safe return to operations for the 2020-2021 school year.

OHIO student Haiyun Jiang honored with 2020 Getty Image Inclusion Scholarship

July 23, 2020 3 min

OHIO's Scripps College of Communication and School of Visual Communication student Haiyun Jiang was honored with a 2020 Getty Image Inclusion Scholarship.

OHIO modifies classroom and building spaces in preparation for safe fall 2020 restart

July 22, 2020 2 min

Members of the Ohio University community have been visiting every classroom across the Athens and regional campuses to review capacities and room features for a safe return to campus.

Bobcat Student Orientation prepares students for life at OHIO

July 22, 2020 3 min

This year, as communities responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, OHIO joined other colleges and universities in shifting to online orientation programs for the safety of students and communities.

Survey to request alternative teaching arrangements has been reopened

July 22, 2020 4 min

Updated information for faculty, staff, and graduate students with teaching obligations (“instructors”) to request alternative teaching arrangements for fall 2020.

Black Lives Matter: Examining the Scales of Justice

OHIO community welcomed to take part in Examining the Scales of Justice virtual conversation

July 22, 2020 3 min

The Ohio University community is invited to attend “Black Lives Matter: Examining the Scales of Justice,” a conversation with Sharon Cooper, on Friday, July 31 at 11 a.m.

University committee develops updated campus signage for new school year

July 21, 2020 2 min

An Ohio University committee has developed new campus signage designed to help students, faculty, and staff safely navigate buildings and common spaces this coming school year.

Ohio University supports community partnerships responding to COVID-19

July 21, 2020 5 min

Community members and University partners are coming together across the region to combat COVID-19, from sewing masks and distributing hand sanitizer to more.

OHIO hosts virtual diabetes camp, helps youth stay connected amid pandemic

July 20, 2020 5 min

The Diabetes Institute at the Ohio University Heritage will virtually host the second-ever CAT Camp, a summer day camp for southeastern Ohio youth with Type 1 diabetes, on July 27-31.

Ohio University SBDC staff include (L to R) Regional Director Lissa Jollick, Cindy Voorhies, Trenia Twyman, Carleen Dotson, John Voorhies and Erin Gibson

Ohio University Small Business Development Center expansion helps businesses with ongoing pandemic recovery efforts

July 17, 2020 4 min

Continuing to guide and support businesses through pandemic recovery efforts, the SBDC at the Voinovich School has led a multi-faceted expansion in its service area.

OHIO’s Oscar Fernández creates book including students’ research in layered history of letter forms

July 16, 2020 4 min

OHIO instructor of Graphic Design Oscar Fernández found a way to preserve the research gathered by his students last spring on the layered history of letter forms through his new book.

OHIO announces changes to study abroad/study away programs

July 15, 2020 2 min

Ohio University has cancelled all fall and winter break international and domestic study abroad/study away programs for the 2020-21 school year.

OHIO provides virtual summer community recreation activities