Virtual reality for real-world policing: OHIO’s next-gen VR training to be provided to 30,000 officers across the state

May 22, 2024 An immersive, scenario-based virtual reality training series developed by Ohio University will serve as the centerpiece for the State of Ohio’s “Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA),” a program that will help train approximately 30,000 law enforcement professionals across the state.

Officer Abigail Burke, played by Abigail Esmena, appears in three of the six new Cine-VR training episodes now available to law enforcement officers in Ohio.

Expanding the broadband workforce: Ohio University helps solve training, access issues in Southeast Ohio

May 17, 2024 Through teaching a new 5G Readiness Certification, Ohio University will help expand the broadband workforce and provide Southeast Ohioans with reliable, affordable internet access.

A bridge spans across the Hocking River.

Scripps Graduate Student Wins News Design Contest

May 16, 2024 Kwamina Kurefi (K.K.) Edonu is headed into his final year of graduate school with a big addition to his curriculum vitae - first place in Michigan State University’s Society of News Design contest.

Kwamina Kurefi (K.K.) Edonu

OHIO awards Konneker Medal to alumnus Jon Snyder

May 16, 2024 Ohio University graduate Jon Snyder was awarded the Konneker Medal for Commercialization and Entrepreneurship at the Ohio University Inventors Dinner.

Jon Snyder is shown speaking at the Ohio University Inventors Dinner

KJ Mueller was selected as the recipient of a scholarship established by a former WOUB student

May 16, 2024 KJ Mueller was pleasantly surprised when he learned that he would receive $950 as the recipient of the Leonard E. Auerbach Regional Reps Scholarship.

KJ Mueller

Ohio University faculty recognized for awards, achievements

May 13, 2024 Ohio University honored faculty award winners for the 2023-24 academic year during the Faculty Awards and Recognition Ceremony held May 1 in Walter Hall.

Several of the awards are shown on a table

Investigative journalism work by Ohio University Fulbright Scholar and journalism graduate student will be featured on FRONTLINE

May 13, 2024 Patricia Marcano Meza, a Fulbright Scholar, is both excited and nervous for the national premiere of a new documentary called "A Dangerous Assignment: Uncovering Corruption in Maduro’s Venezuela."

Patricia Marcano Meza

Bobcats in Bristol leading the way at ESPN

May 9, 2024 When Kim Kanner and Dan Lannon worked together at WOUB while they were students, neither of them ever imagined that more than a decade later they’d both be part of the leadership team at ESPN.

Dan and Kim ESPN

Boston Globe Staff Photographer Erin Clark recognized with multiple awards and honors

May 7, 2024 The last couple of years have been emotionally and physically draining for Erin Clark, a staff photographer at the Boston Globe, as she's covered several challenging stories.

Erin Clark

WOUB taught Meteorologist Adrianna Michaels about the importance of serving the community

May 7, 2024 At eight years old, Adrianna Michaels knew she wanted to be the person on television telling you the weather.

Adrianna Michaels

POV: You're a Bobcat at the Music Industry Summit

May 6, 2024 Educating the entertainment industry's future leaders.

People sit in a row as part of an audience for the Music Industry Summit. One girl smiles at the camera

WOUB Sports Student receives Larry and JoAnn Katz Family Scholarship

May 6, 2024 Ashley Frye is still in shock after learning she received $2,000 in support for next school year because she received The Larry and JoAnn Katz Family Scholarship.

Ashley Fyre

The Barbara Geralds Institute for Storytelling and Social Impact

May 6, 2024 Weaving together meaningful stories with those who live them

A colorful mural featuring animals and butterflies, with the words

OHIO students honored with Student Enhancement Awards

May 2, 2024 The Ohio University Student Enhancement Awards (SEA) program provided 30 students with a total of $143,490 in funding for their original research, scholarship and creative work this spring.

Emily Barbee is shown outside doing research

Visual Discovery Conference in Miami provides unique perspective for VisCom students

May 2, 2024 Fresh back from the 2024 Visual Discovery Conference (VDC) in Miami, Florida, Zoe Cranfill is already excited about the possibility of attending next year’s VDC in Augsburg, Germany.

Viscom students Miami
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