Stories from 2020

This illustration, featuring students and alumni passing through Ohio University's Alumni Gateway, is featured on the cover of Ohio Today's fall 2020 issue.

Ohio Today fall issue available to OHIO employees online and at campus distribution points

The fall 2020 issue of Ohio Today magazine is available to Ohio University faculty and staff online and at distribution points on each campus.

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OHIO journalism students join live virtual newsroom with Manchester Metropolitan University peers on Election Night

A group of journalism students and professors from Ohio University and Manchester Metropolitan University came together for a virtual newsroom that closely followed the live election results. 

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COVID-19 spread continues to slow on our campuses

I am happy to report that we continue to have relatively low numbers of positive COVID-19 tests results from students and employees across all Ohio University campuses. 

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Alumni Spotlight: Jamie (McCoy) Chaney

Jamie (McCoy) Chaney is a 2016 Ohio University Chillicothe graduate who is now a court/victim advocate for domestic violence.

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First-Year and Student Transitions Office begins recruitment of Learning Community Leaders

This year the application cycle has begun earlier in the year and applications to become a Learning Community Leader are now being accepted. The deadline to apply is Friday, Feb. 12.

(From left) Dr. Michele Curtis Penick, BSED ’66; Dr. Clarence Page, BSJ ’69, HON ’93; and Dr. Patricia Ackerman, BA ’66, are pictured at an Ohio University Black Alumni Reunion.

1966 graduate establishes Ebony Bobcat Network’s second scholarship endowment

The Ebony Bobcat Network, Dr. Michele Curtis Penick, 1966 Endowed Scholarship will benefit students majoring in early childhood and elementary education.

Keeping Our Bobcats Informed

Keeping Bobcats informed, November 4, 2020

Self-care resources, virtual tailgate and spring updates

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November flu shot appointments now available for students at Campus Care

Protect yourself and others by scheduling an appointment at one of the OhioHealth Campus Care flu shot clinics this month. 

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Scripps PRSSA recognized with national newsletter award

Ohio University’s Hugh M. Culbertson Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) was recently recognized for their outstanding newsletter with the Dr. F.H. Teahan Award.

Gerry Krzic Peace Corps

Krzic uses Peace Corps experience to foster better understanding of Korea’s modern-day development

Gerry Krzic, director of the Ohio Program of Intensive English (OPIE), leads an organization that helps the American public better understand the development of modern-day Korea.

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Ohio University Child Development Center closes toddler classroom until Nov. 16 due to COVID-19 concerns

On Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, Ohio University learned of a positive COVID-19 case with a caregiver in one of the toddler classrooms at the Child Development Center.

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College of Business Instagram challenge sparks opportunity of local spending and giving amid COVID

Ohio University’s College of Business is encouraging students to support local businesses through a new Instagram contest, #LoveAthensKeepItLocal. The contest is open to any student.

Black Lives Matter Series

Patton College to host sixth Black Lives Matter panel discussion

“The (Mis)Representation of People of Color in Research” will be held on Monday, Nov. 9, from noon to 1:30 p.m.

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University community mourns loss of Psychology Professor Mark Alicke

The Ohio University community mourns the loss of Dr. Mark Alicke, professor of psychology, due to an accident at his home on Oct. 23, according to his obituary.

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University Update

OHIO’s Strategy and Innovation Office examines space utilization, digital technology integration 

Two strategic initiatives—reimagining space utilization and digital transformation—have found unexpected challenges and opportunities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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