College of Health Sciences and Professions Stories

Quad Rugby Student Organization to host 16th annual Battle the Blitz on Oct. 1

September 29, 2022 2 min

Ohio University’s Quad Rugby Student Organization will hold its 16th annual Battle the Blitz Quad Rugby Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Charles J. Ping Student Recreation Center.

Arial shot of Ohio University football field with incoming class spelling

OHIO brings in record-setting first year class to Athens Campus

September 8, 2022 5 min

It’s official – OHIO has welcomed the largest first-year class of students in the institution’s 218-year history.

CHSP Dr. Robert Wayner shares medical expertise on the world stage

August 23, 2022 3 min

OHIO clinical professor Robert Wayner traveled to the World Athletics Championships to provide hands-on athletic medical care.

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Board of Trustees approves new free speech policy, receives key updates

August 18, 2022 9 min

The Ohio University Board of Trustees approved a new campus free speech policy in alignment with the Ohio Higher Education Reform Bill.

CHSP professor Jeff Russell collaborating with Boston University to study brains of stunt performers

August 17, 2022 3 min

Jeff Russell has spent his career assuring that performing artists receive the same amount of attention to health care as athletes do, now expanding his research to stunt performers in film and TV.

Board of Trustees to hear annual sustainability update, vote on campus free speech resolution

August 11, 2022 7 min

The Ohio University Board of Trustees will receive the annual sustainability update and vote to amend University policy to include a new campus free speech policy during Aug. 18 meetings.

OHIO makes regional economic impact

August 11, 2022 2 min

Located in the rolling hills of Appalachian Ohio, Ohio University acknowledges the important role it plays in fueling the local and regional economy.

Ohio Congressmen Balderson and Johnson get firsthand look at OHIO’s contributions to region through research, outreach, and experiential learning

August 10, 2022 6 min

Ohio Congressmen Troy Balderson and Bill Johnson visited Ohio University's Athens campus today to tour facilities and learn more about OHIO's myriad contributions to Appalachian Ohio and the state.

Rhude gains independence and confidence during study abroad in Spain

August 10, 2022 5 min

When Ohio University student Caroline Rhude heard of the opportunity to study abroad in Spain this summer, she jumped at the chance.

Four OHIO faculty chosen for the 2022-23 MAC Academic Leadership Development Program

August 5, 2022 2 min

Four Ohio University faculty members have been chosen to participate in the 2022-2023 Mid-American Conference (MAC) Academic Leadership Development Program.

Kristin Schuller to step down as director of OHIO’s Department of Social and Public Health

August 5, 2022 2 min

Dr. Schuller will join Towson University as an associate professor of health care management later this year.

Rising sophomore secures one of two spots in Dr. Harold Thompson Racial Health Equity Fellowship

August 4, 2022 5 min

After moving to the United States from Ghana at age 12, Christine Blay hopes to use her own experiences to improve her knowledge on minority healthcare, specifically in rural areas like Appalachia.

WellWorks to offer Reiki beginning in fall semester

August 4, 2022 1 min

WellWorks will begin offering Reiki through private appointments with Louise Cruz, Reiki master, beginning Fall 2022.

University College alumna Francesca Torini applies skills learned at OHIO in her career

July 28, 2022 5 min

First-generation OHIO graduate uses skills learned at college to her career.

Students pose on the deck of the RESQ ship in Sicily

Food in Sicily students experience how service changes people’s lives