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A photo of someone holding up the Imagine Lagos book

First Book Fund is instrumental to publication of innovative scholarship

November 1, 2024 3 min

Ohio University Press is proud to announce the release of “Imagine Lagos: Mapping History, Place, and Politics in a Nineteenth-Century African City.”

student success

Field placements prepare OHIO Chillicothe students for social work careers

November 1, 2024 5 min

For social work majors at Ohio University, field placements—also known as practicums— are not just an academic requirement; they offer a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

John Gabis, Mike Diener, Roberta Milliken, and Mary Nally

Community Engagement

Ohio University Chillicothe recognizes Adena Regional Medical Center with Community Partner Award

November 1, 2024 2 min

Ohio University recognized Adena Regional Medical Center with an Outstanding Community Partner Award at the third annual Community Engagement Symposium on Friday, Oct. 25 at the Ohio University Inn.

OHIO Community

Online Master of Social Work program reaches record enrollment following operational enhancements

November 1, 2024 3 min

During the fall semester, the program exceeded its largest starting cohort and achieved its highest total enrollment, all while delivering enhanced support to students, program leadership and faculty.

National Leaders

Lewis to be sworn in as president-elect of College Media Association

October 31, 2024 4 min

Scripps College of Communication Director of Student Media Andrea Lewis will be sworn in as the president-elect of the College Media Association on Friday, Nov. 1.

A father wearing an Ohio University sweatshirt sits with family members and others at the Pancakes with the President breakfast during Dads Weekend 2023

OHIO Events

Dads Weekend to feature fun activities, special performances

October 31, 2024 4 min

Dads Weekend, held Nov. 1-3, provides family members and friends with another opportunity connect with their students before the fall semester ends.

A football helmet, football and model of a brain.

NFL and Sports Research

Concussions in the NFL: What your favorite players are risking

October 31, 2024 7 min

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has recently made headlines for suffering the third concussion of his NFL career. OHIO Professor and concussion expert Dr. Melissa Anderson explains what players like Tua may be risking by continuing to play.

Science Café Wednesday, Nov. 6 - Brian Schoen, History and Timothy Anderson, Geography - Settling Ohio - Free coffee for the first 50 people, Sponsored by the Research Division and Sigma Xi

OHIO Events

Science Café presents Brian Schoen, Tim Anderson on Nov. 6

October 30, 2024 2 min

Ohio University’s Science Café/Café Conversations will present OHIO faculty members Brian Schoen and Tim Anderson discussing “Settling Ohio: First Peoples and Beyond,” on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

Election 2024

Gerrymandering: Hot topics of the 2024 election, defined

October 30, 2024 3 min

Congressional redistricting is at the top of the Ohio ballot on November 5. Learn about what's at stake in Issue 1 and how ballot issue might impact voting districts across the state.

A ballot box decorated with red, white and blue

Election 2024

Tariffs: Hot topics of the 2024 election, defined

October 30, 2024 5 min

Both the Republican and Democratic parties have leveraged tariffs in recent years to safeguard American manufacturers against competition from China and other countries. Read on to learn more about what tariffs actually do.

Bromley Hall and Athens, Ohio is shown on a fall day

OHIO Announcements

Writing Commons and Testing Center to become neighbors in Bromley Hall

October 30, 2024 2 min

The Writing Commons (part of OHIO's Academic Achievement Center) and the Testing Center would like to announce that their services are finding new homes on the Athens Campus.

Experiential Learning

Tantrum Theater’s “Pride and Prejudice” allows students to take risks with creative designs

October 30, 2024 4 min

According to the opening line of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice,” one of life’s universal truths is that “a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.” Tantrum Theater’s adaptation of the seminal novel explores the implications of this statement, all while proving yet another universal truth: a play is nothing without scenic design.

An aerial image Ohio University's Athens campus on a fall day

Community Engagement

OHIO awarded $2 million to prepare area residents for advanced manufacturing jobs

October 30, 2024 8 min

OHIO received more than $2 million in federal funding to help people move into high-tech production and design positions, which could help to even create more jobs in the region.

Alumni

Gridiron Glory 25: Where Are They Now? 740 Zone Host Jacob Murray and Producer Michael Roth

October 29, 2024 4 min

While we are celebrating 25 seasons of Gridiron Glory, there was one year that the show did not go on. In 2020, the students part of Gridiron were sent home for safety reasons due to the pandemic.

a photo of fall leaves on the Ohio University campus

Making Respect Visible

OHIO shares a civic engagement, seasonal message of support

October 29, 2024 2 min

From the upcoming election and final projects to the approaching holiday season, the remainder of 2024 is certain to offer a combination of challenges and excitement that could amplify our overall anxiety and stress response. As Bobcats, it’s vital for each of us to take the time to care for ourselves and those around us.

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