Stories tagged with: Diversity and Inclusion

Ohio University Southern celebrates Dr. King's Legacy with MLK Legacy Awards

January 30, 2024 5 min

This annual event recognizes individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations that embody the ideals championed by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., promoting equality, justice and unity in the community.

A singer at the 2023 MLK Jr. Celebratory Brunch

Tickets now available for annual MLK Jr. Celebratory Brunch on Jan. 15, 2024

November 8, 2023 3 min

Each year, OHIO celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tickets are now available for this year's MLK Jr. Celebratory Brunch, which will be held on Jan. 15, 2024.

Visiting Professor Hiromi Katayama offers art courses for campus and community

October 20, 2023 3 min

Visiting Professor Hiromi Katayama uses traditional Japanese pigments and techniques, through traditional methods and materials, and her belief in cultural foundations in nature.

A student sits in a classroom, laughing with three other students

Ohio University recognized with Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award for sixth consecutive year

October 12, 2023 3 min

OHIO is one of 108 colleges and universities across the country to receive this national award from "INSIGHT Into Diversity" magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.

Lisa Flowers-Clements to serve as director of the Multicultural Center

October 7, 2023 2 min

Interim Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion Dr. Russell Morrow has announced that Lisa Flowers-Clements will serve as the Director of the Multicultural Center within the Ohio University Division of Diversity and Inclusion.

OHIO faculty and staff enjoy a Mix and Mingle event.

Division of Diversity and Inclusion to host faculty and staff Mix and Mingle on Oct. 11

October 6, 2023 1 min

The Division of Diversity and Inclusion is hosting a Mix and Mingle event for Ohio University faculty and staff in collaboration with Ohio University Administrative Senate.

Voinovich School alumni drive change through their passion for public service

October 5, 2023 9 min

Three OHIO alumni —Rebekah Green, Jeremy Phan, and India Harris-Jones—reconnected with their alma mater to recount their accomplishments in public service as they have journeyed beyond the bricks.

LGBT History Month Celebration Dinner to feature Alumni Speaker Chris Frederick

September 28, 2023 3 min

Free and open to the public, the Ohio University LGBT Center will host LGBTQIA+ History Month Kick-off Celebration Dinner in Walter Hall Rotunda and via Microsoft Teams on Thursday, Oct. 5.

Ohio University to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

September 14, 2023 2 min

National Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Join in celebrating throughout the month with programming from the Division of Diversity and Inclusion.

OHIO student fuels passion for helping others through internship with Ohio Innocence Project

September 7, 2023 4 min

After Ohio University introduced Esme Miranda to the Ohio Innocence Project as a student organization they secured a summer internship as a social justice intern with the organization.

Looking up at the Ohio University clock outside of Baker University Center

OMSAR to join OHIO’s Multicultural Center at the heart of campus

August 24, 2023 2 min

The transition will create a unique, one-stop shop at the heart of OHIO’s campus that stands ready to further support multicultural student success.

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Out OHIO programs offer OHIO faculty, staff opportunities to connect to the LGBTQ+ community

August 11, 2023 2 min

Out OHIO has planned several upcoming social and networking opportunities.

OHIO Eastern social work student awarded fellowship for self-advocacy

August 11, 2023 3 min

At 22 years old, Kelsi Weaver is a disability advocate with cerebral palsy who is making her mark on the world.

The windows of Mount Zion Baptist Church, the historic building stands at the intersection of Carpenter and Congress streets in uptown Athens as one of few remaining examples of Black American architecture in Southeastern Ohio.

Community unites during 'Berry Day Week' to raise awareness and celebrate local Black History

July 20, 2023 8 min

The rich Black history of Athens, Ohio was celebrated during "Berry Day Week," an effort spearheaded by the Mount Zion Baptist Church Preservation Society to raise funds for the church's renovation.

Participants enjoy the 2023 Juneteenth Festival on College Green.

Unity on College Green: OHIO campus and Athens community unite for Juneteenth celebration

June 22, 2023 3 min

The Ohio University and Athens community filled College Green on Saturday to take part in the third annual Juneteenth festivities.

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