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A student peruses the display for SOAP at the Student Organization Fair

‘Odd little histories’: Preservation org connects students to Athens campus

July 15, 2024 2 min

The Society of Athens Preservation (SOAP) is a student organization dedicated to preserving and learning about the history of Ohio University and the surrounding Athens community.

A man dressed in Medieval garb takes a selfie as a similarly dressed group sits behind him at a dining table

Costumes, festivals and battles: Medieval club revives history

July 15, 2024 3 min

The Ohio University Medieval Society is an OHIO student organization that teaches members about medieval combat, arts and crafts, and science.

A group of women pose for a picture while petting a puppy

Org provides ‘fur therapy’ and lessons in selflessness

July 15, 2024 3 min

A conversation with the president of OHIO’s 4 Paws for Ability, a student organization whose members help raise, train and socialize service dogs before the dogs graduate to advanced training.

A WellWorks staff member assists an individual who is exercising at WellWorks

WellWorks aims to create a comfortable gym environment with new student-led workshop

July 15, 2024 1 min

Designed to teach how to properly utilize fitness equipment and the various ways it can be helpful, the July 31 workshop will be led by Kristen Vulgamore, a senior majoring in exercise physiology.

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Upgrades to PeopleSoft enhance user experience

July 11, 2024 2 min

Ohio University is implementing several yearly upgrades to PeopleSoft, its primary student information system, which will be live for all users starting July 21, 2024.

Undergrad takes the lead: An OVST summer classic

July 11, 2024 5 min

An OHIO musical theater student leads the Ohio Valley Summer Theater production of "Young Frankenstein" in more ways than one.

A speaker is shown talking to a large crowd of faculty and staff at the Student Success Summit in the Walter Hall Rotunda

OHIO leaders, staff, faculty gather to discuss student success

July 10, 2024 3 min

The summit provided an opportunity for Ohio University staff and faculty to share experiences, examine best practices, and discuss future goals to advance collective efforts to bolster student success.

Accommodations for employees impacted by pregnancy or related medical conditions available through Office of Accessibility Services

July 10, 2024 2 min

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently released final regulations for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).

Aerial view of Ohio University's Athens campus at sunset

Streamlined research compliance: Cayuse updates for Ohio University

July 10, 2024 2 min

Starting Aug. 1, 2024, Ohio University will launch its first annual campaign for outside interest disclosures via Cayuse, our electronic research administration (eRA) software.

Johnathan Roberts stands in front of earthworks at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

Johnathan Roberts brings history to life at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

July 9, 2024 4 min

For Ohio University Chillicothe senior Johnathan Roberts, the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park is a dynamic classroom where he brings history to life through his internship.

‘Little House’ in Albania

July 9, 2024 3 min

E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Assistant Professor of Magazine Media Kelly Ferguson started research for her next book about the Laura Ingalls Wilder family in Albania this summer.

OHIO’s Summer Dance Institute comes 'Full Circle'

July 8, 2024 5 min

This year’s Summer Dance Institute (SDI) was once again a rousing success based in part on a unique long term partnership between the resident dance company and OHIO Professor of Dance Travis Gatling.

OHIO instructors encouraged to plan ahead for fall semester with Canvas workshops

July 3, 2024 3 min

Ohio University will be hosting several workshops and office hour sessions beginning in mid-August to support instructor transitions to Canvas, OHIO’s new preferred learning management system.

The Alumni Gateway and the College Green

Ohio University names Bob Bulow as assistant vice president for student information strategy and university registrar

July 2, 2024 3 min

After a national search that began in March, Ohio University has named Bob Bulow as the new assistant vice president for student information strategy and university registrar.

In a classroom, a student holds a guitar while seated across from the instructor as the class observes.

What makes music therapy effective?

July 2, 2024 8 min

Music therapy taps into the power of music to boost people's physical, emotional, and mental health. Read on to learn how accessing one's creative side can make music therapy an empowering tool.

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