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University establishes Presidential Global Engagement Fund

October 8, 2019 3 min

The Presidential Global Engagement Fund is intentionally and directly linked to leveraging past, current and future investments in OHIO’s globalization efforts. The application open date is Nov. 1.

University employee collects more than 2,000 socks to give to community members

October 7, 2019 2 min

Jessica Barton, committee member and records management specialist in the Registrar’s Office, had an idea to collect socks for a cause. She called her idea Socktember and got to work.

Fifth Annual OHIO Faculty Newsmakers Gala Celebrates 356 Newsmakers

October 7, 2019 6 min

Members of the OHIO community gathered to celebrate the hundreds of OHIO faculty who promote the research, expertise and overall excellence of the University through being mentioned in the media.

Bobcat Student Orientation seeks student leaders

October 4, 2019 3 min

OHIO depends on its BSO Leaders to help welcome and guide incoming students and their families and guests through the orientation process. The deadline to apply is Monday, Nov. 4.

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Accessible OHIO: How can I provide accessible service counters?

October 4, 2019 2 min

An accessible service counter allows for a variety of individuals to receive service and includes four key features. Find out what they are.

OHIO’s Alden Library opens ‘Unique Gesture: Exploring the Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis Dance Collection’

October 2, 2019 2 min

An exhibit of two American pioneers of modern dance, Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis, is now on display on the fifth floor of Alden Library.

OHIO’s National Capital Internship program accepting applications for Spring 2020 until Oct. 14

October 2, 2019 2 min

The National Capital Internship program, a program that provides OHIO students with the opportunity to work full time in Washington, D.C. as interns, is open for applications for Spring 2020.

OHIO’s Annual Homecoming Display in Alden Library Celebrates the University’s Past

October 1, 2019 2 min

OHIO’s annual homecoming display will be on the fourth floor of Alden Library from noon Tuesday, Oct. 8, through 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12.

Caitlin Hunt at the Today Show desk on her final day.

OHIO junior wins $10,000 scholarship, completes Today Show internship through Native American Journalists Association

October 1, 2019 5 min

The national organization has afforded Hunt a plethora of opportunities, including becoming the first NAJA Fellow at Ohio University.

Ohio University to Grow Corporate Relations With Creation of New Corporate Engagement Office

October 1, 2019 5 min

To build greater capacity for corporate engagement and stewardship and to grow corporate relationships, OHIO President M. Duane Nellis created the Corporate Engagement Task Force earlier this year.

Paige Kirby carefully ladles the ricotta into the cups. Emma Kokaska shapes a mozzarella ball.

Food in Sicily study abroad program allows students to churn cheese in Italy

October 1, 2019 6 min

Each May, Dr. Theresa Moran, Director of the Food Studies theme, and Dr. David Bell, Associate Professor and Chair of Linguistics, lead a group of students to Italy for the Food in Sicily program.

From left, Abraham Kitchen, Andrew Ladd, and Vanessa Thiel sort recyclables at Ohio University's Campus Recycling center on November 15, 2016.

University's recycling efforts show dedication to a sustainable present and future

October 1, 2019 2 min

The University is proud to share its sustainability efforts so far this semester, starting with a very successful move-in recycling drive.

Students and their siblings participate in a remote control car building activity at the CoLab in Alden Library during Sibs Weekend on Feb. 2, 2019.

Student workshop will address hazing at OHIO and ways it can be combated

September 30, 2019 2 min

Student teams will develop ideas using concepts related to creativity, entrepreneurship and innovation at the University's CoLab, Nov. 1–3. The workshop is part of “Design Thinking Innovates OHIO."

Two students pose for a photo in a photo booth at the 2016 Yell Like Hell Pep Rally.

OHIO offices, local businesses invited to 'Paint the Town Green' for Homecoming 2019

September 27, 2019 2 min

Homecoming Week 2019 will include the 17th annual Paint the Town Green decorating contest that challenges local business and organizations as well as OHIO offices.

Green Jacket volunteers needed for Oct. 26 Halloween street party