Facilities News

April 12, 2021
Ohio University Board of Trustees discusses academic planning strategies, enrollment projections, and dynamic budget planning for FY22 during virtual April meetings

The Ohio University Board of Trustees received an update on the University’s academic planning strategy, One OHIO initiative, and diversity and inclusion plans during its April meetings.

March 2, 2021
Arbor Day Foundation honors Ohio University with 2020 Tree Campus Higher Education recognition

Ohio University was recently honored by the Arbor Day Foundation for the fifth consecutive year with the 2020 Tree Campus Higher Education recognition for the University’s commitment to effective urban forest management.

February 12, 2021
Office of Sustainability announces spring Sustainability Hub Seminar Series

Ohio University’s Office of Sustainability announces the spring semester Sustainability Hub Seminar Series. Seminars will be held virtually on Microsoft Teams at 5 p.m. on the third Mondays of February, March and April.

November 3, 2020
Board of Trustees approves third phase of Clippinger renovation

The Ohio University Board of Trustees approved the final phase of the Clippinger Renovation Strategy and received budget and enrollment updates during its October meetings.

November 3, 2020
Richland Avenue Passageway Project completed

The below is a joint message from Athens Mayor Steve Patterson and Ohio University President M. Duane Nellis.

August 20, 2020
University completes preservation of historic Bingham House

Ohio University recently completed a small but necessary project to protect and extend the longevity of the historic Bingham House. This effort was the last of several recent, key undertakings aimed at protecting this community icon.

February 27, 2020
Facilities to purchase battery-operated grounds vehicles after winning Eco Challenge entry

Ohio University plans to replace two of its gas-operated utility task vehicles (UTVs) with battery-operated models, thanks to a proposal made by this year’s winning Eco Challenge team.

February 24, 2020
Ohio University Chapter of American Meteorological Society named Outstanding Student Chapter of the Year

The Ohio University Chapter of the American Meteorological Society (OUCAMS) was recently awarded the “Outstanding Student Chapter of the Year” for the 2018-19 academic year by the American Meteorological Society (AMS).

February 21, 2020
First spring Sustainable Administration Hub Seminar is Feb. 27

Dr. Ryan Fogt, the OHIO Sustainable Administration Hub Coordinator, will kick off the spring Sustainability Hub Seminar Series at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 in the Baker University Center Front Room. This other spring Seminar Series meetings will be held at 5 p.m. March 26 and April 23 in the same location.

February 21, 2020
GameDay Recycling Challenge Names LSU National Recycling Champ

“GDRC congratulates Ohio University for their rise to the No. 1 spot in Top Diversion Rate during the 2019 competition, with a 93 percent diversion rate for a game with more than 15,000 attendees.”