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International Education Week celebration is Nov. 17-23

November 13, 2019 3 min

Ohio University will recognize International Education Week Nov. 17-23 with a variety of events and activities aimed to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.

OHIO’s CATS Late Night to operate under modified service hours during holidays and break

November 8, 2019 2 min

Ohio University’s CATS Late Night service, a free transportation option, for students, faculty and staff will have modified service hours during the upcoming holidays and winter break closure.

Learning Communities seek student leaders

November 8, 2019 2 min

Learning Community Leaders work with their LC instructor to lead a weekly core course with an LC group, plan outside activities and hold study sessions. The deadline to apply is Feb. 3.

The U.S. Women's National Team's new head coach, Vlatko Andonovski, is an alum of Ohio University's Master's in Soccer Coaching Education program. Andonovski led the US team to a a 3-2 victory against Sweden in first game as head on November 7, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio.

Best women’s soccer team in the world names OHIO alumnus Vlatko Andonovski head coach

November 8, 2019 7 min

Andonovski completed his master’s degree in soccer coaching education in May 2018.

Patton College faculty create Peace, Love, and Math Club for kids

November 6, 2019 3 min

Drs. Courtney Koestler and Mathew Felton-Koestler— faculty in The Patton College of Education—started the Peace, Love, and Math (PLM) Club to give children an outlet to engage in math in a fun way.

Portrait of Julie Owens, left, and Steven Evans

OHIO researchers receive $3.2 million grant to study effectiveness of classroom support program for teachers

November 6, 2019 3 min

OHIO researchers have received a $3.2 million grant from the federal Institute of Education Sciences to study the effectiveness of a new professional development program for elementary teachers.

A voting sticker is displayed outside of Baker University Center on Nov. 5.

Bobcats: Get out and vote! Find your polling location here

November 5, 2019 1 min

Election day is today, Tuesday, Nov. 5, and Ohio University students are encouraged to exercise their right to vote by visiting their assigned polling location.

Avital Savin and Matthew Chang, another DAAD RISE student.

Students complete international physics, biology research in Germany through DAAD RISE program

November 4, 2019 5 min

This past summer for three months, from mid-May through mid-August, four Ohio University students participated in the DAAD RISE Germany program, including juniors Matthew Connell and Avital Savin.

Researchers study Sunday Creek's water quality samples at an acid mine drainage discharge site.

OHIO's spirit of innovation, engagement key to future success

November 4, 2019 4 min

Ohio University has been recognized as one of America’s most innovative universities, as well as being one of the nation’s top universities for student engagement.

The Athena Cinema receives national grant for Science on Screen series

November 1, 2019 3 min

The Athena Cinema announced it has received a generous award from the Coolidge Corner Theatre and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation of $6,000 in support of its 2019-20 Science on Screen event series.

Ohio University violinist Dawn Wohn explores diversity through new commercial album that features female composers

November 1, 2019 3 min

OHIO Assistant Professor of Violin and String Division Chair in the music department, Dawn Wohn, released a new commercial album, Perspectives, that features female composers.

Fulbright Scholar Alajerami speaks on new glass material for radiation protection

October 31, 2019 2 min

Fulbright Scholar Dr. Yasser Alajerami from Al-Azhar University-Gaza discussed his latest research on a new type of glass material that could be used as a protective shielding at radiation facilities.

Celebrating 50 years of Alden Library with a look at OHIO’s founder, Manasseh Cutler

October 31, 2019 3 min

Alden Library will celebrate its 50th anniversary from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, on the fourth floor of Alden Library, with presentations surrounding Manasseh Cutler, the founder of OHIO.

Members from the 2019 Global COIL Symposium group pose for a fun photo outside of E.W. Scripps Hall during the Global COIL Symposium. Photo by Alaina Bartel

Initiative brings educators from around the world to create virtual global learning opportunities for OHIO students

October 31, 2019 5 min

The GCI is increasing the career readiness of students by enhancing global community engagement and intercultural knowledge and experience to pursue their interests in whatever field they choose.

Spin scooters launch date in Athens changed to Spring Semester