News and Announcements

OUCU Financial commits to three-year partnership with OHIO Esports program

September 13, 2024 2 min

OUCU Financial Credit Union became the first multi-year sponsor of Ohio University Esports through a partnership agreement on Aug. 13, 2024.

OHIO Events

Chuck Scott exhibit on display in VisCom Focus Gallery

September 13, 2024 3 min

The School of Visual Communication is celebrating what would have been the 100th birthday of one of its founders, Chuck Scott, with a special exhibit in the VisCom Focus Gallery.

Physics

OHIO scientist Saw Wai Hla named 2024 Falling Walls Physical Sciences Laureate for groundbreaking work in physics

September 12, 2024 4 min

Saw Wai Hla's groundbreaking work in the field of physics is being recognized by being awarded the 2024 Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year Award in the Physical Sciences category.

A landfill at sunrise with fog and birds flying overhead and tree-lined hills in the background

Political Reform

Corruption, politics, and trash: Award-winning book describes how Gilded Age cities cleaned up with dirty deals

September 12, 2024 6 min

At the peak of America’s Gilded Age, overflowing trash clogged city streets, but the cleanup wasn’t driven by reformers. Instead, corrupt politicians saw the waste crisis as a business opportunity, using backroom deals to transform sanitation systems—and line their pockets.

Carmichael Jones Self Adjacent exhibition

Kennedy Museum of Art to host opening reception for “Self Adjacent” exhibition examining parenthood on Sept. 20

September 11, 2024 2 min

The Kennedy Museum of Art at Ohio University will present “Self Adjacent,” a group exhibition curated by Sarah Irvin and Tracy Stonestreet from Sept. 20, 2024-March 23, 2025.

Students walk up Richland Avenue in Athens during Welcome Week 2024

Ohio University's total enrollment climbs again

September 11, 2024 5 min

Growth fueled by significant increases in both graduate and undergraduate enrollment on the Athens campus and explosive growth in online undergraduate enrollment with a 14 percent year-over-year gain.

Ohio University Chillicothe invites the community to Health and Safety Fair and Touch a Truck Experience

September 10, 2024 2 min

Ohio University Chillicothe will host a free Health and Safety Fair and Touch a Truck experience at the Shoemaker Center on Saturday, Oct., 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

An Ohio University student operates a camera filming the Creekside Stage at the Nelsonville Music Festival with the audience behind.

Experiential Learning

Diving into live event production: OHIO students thrive working the Nelsonville Music Festival

September 4, 2024 11 min

The Nelsonville Music Festival Production program catered to several media interests and provided students with a laid-back environment to first experience working a live event.

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A reminder regarding free expression at Ohio University

August 30, 2024 3 min

Freedom of expression is the foundation of an Ohio University education. Robust debate and civil disagreement—when conducted safely and legally—are signs of an engaged community and a diversity of perspectives.

Ohio University Chillicothe to host Freedom of Information panel for Constitution Day

August 30, 2024 2 min

Ohio University Chillicothe will mark Constitution Day on Tuesday, Sept. 17, with a panel discussion entitled “Freedom of Information Past and Present in the Public Library.”

OHIO’s emergency communications systems to undergo routine testing Friday, Sept. 6

August 29, 2024 1 min

The University periodically tests its emergency communications systems to ensure notifications are working properly and to help familiarize its campus communities regarding how they will operate in an emergency.

WOUB nominated as NETA Public Media Awards finalist in two categories

August 29, 2024 3 min

The WOUB Learning Lab’s "Our Ohio High School Documentary Film Festival" and a video part of WOUB’s "Foothill Features," have been named finalists in the 56th NETA Public Media Awards competition.

“Send Silence Packing” national exhibit to be on display at College Green on Sept. 3

August 29, 2024 3 min

The traveling exhibit, which includes personal stories from individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide, is designed to raise awareness about the impact of suicide, connect individuals to mental health resources and inspire action for suicide prevention.

University Safety and Security: OHIO unveils new website and web alert design for emergency preparedness and response

August 29, 2024 2 min

OHIO's faculty and staff, across various functional areas, are committed to working together to ensure access to support and safety resources and respond effectively to emergencies as they arise.

Old black-and-white photo of mixed-gender group of college students dancing in pairs

Gender & Sexuality

Ohio University to host "Gender and Sexuality in the Midwest" conference

August 28, 2024 2 min

Ohio University’s History Department, in collaboration with the Central Region Humanities Center, presents the biennial conference, "Gender and Sexuality in the Midwest," Sept. 6-7 at Baker Center.

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