Stories from 2024

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Community Education

Ohio University Southern and Scioto County Aspire partner to offer free RBT and CDCA training programs

Ohio University Southern and Scioto County Aspire offer free RBT and CDCA training to support local workforce development in behavior analysis and chemical dependency counseling.

Moore and some of her students at the Complexions Contemporary ballet performance in Columbus, Ohio.
Mini-Grant Program

Mini-grant program enhances engagement with first-year students

The Enhancing First-Year Student and Faculty Engagement Mini-Grant program offers instructors up to $1,000 annually to fund activities that foster engagement with first-year students. The program supports learning through hands-on, real-world experiences.

Hansel & Gretel
Campus Event

'Hansel & Gretel' ballet brings classic tale to Ohio University Eastern

The iconic story of “Hansel & Gretel” will be brought from the page to the stage at OHIO Eastern by the Oglebay Institute’s Youth Ballet Company on Monday, Oct. 28.

 Dean Jackie Rees Ulmer and Patrick Kelley
Forever OHIO

Patrick Kelley granted the 2024 Emerging Leaders Alumni of the Year Award

Patrick Kelley’s journey is a testament to his commitment to excellence, leadership and community, making him a true embodiment of what it means to be a Bobcat.

Len Elmore
Contemporary History Institute

Guest speaker event featuring former NBA player Len Elmore

The Contemporary History Institute hosts the 7th annual Elizabeth Evans Baker Endowed Lecture featuring Len Elmore discussing “The Evolution and Revolution of College Sports” on Thursday October 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Baker Center Theater.

Two men stand in front of a building
International learning

An International Friendship Forged in OPIE

Unlikely friendships are forged across the OHIO campus and one of the most likely places for such friendships to happen is in the classrooms of Gordy Hall.

community members stand behind pallet of food donation
Community Service

OHIO Southern student groups lead community donation drives

Ohio University Southern students are leading sock and food drives to support local organizations, showing the impact of student-led service and encouraging community support and giving.

A close up shot of greens being grown on one of Ohio University's plant walls.
Sustainability

Going green: Vertical gardens on campus sow sustainability, support food pantry

Ohio University’s dining halls aren’t just serving food, they’re growing it too. This past summer, indoor gardens were installed in Nelson Court on South Green and The District on West Green to educate students and provide them with fresh produce.

OHIO students relax in Emeriti Park
Student Support

Ohio University joins JED Campus to support student mental health

OHIO will assess and enhance mental health, substance misuse, and suicide prevention efforts in partnership with The Jed Foundation (JED).

John Hemmings and Tracy Plouck, Dean of the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Servicve
Community Impact

OVRDC’s John Hemmings wins first ever Weinberg Partnership Award

John Hemmings' illustrious career in economic development makes him the perfect choice as the recipient of the inaugural Mark L. Weinberg Partnership Award.

Walter Hall
Board of Trustees

OHIO Board of Trustees to engage with students to learn more about OHIO’s experiential learning opportunities, receive preliminary census enrollment updates at October meeting

The Board of Trustees will learn more about the experiential learning opportunities available across the University from those who know them best – OHIO students – during their Oct. 17 meeting.

Audience members listen to the panel discussion at the Environmental Studies 50th Anniversary event.
Environmental Studies

Celebrating 50 years of Environmental Studies at OHIO: Alumni share insights, inspiration

The Environmental Studies program at the George Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service recently kicked off the celebration of its 50th anniversary with an alumni panel and luncheon.

Blake Baker
Alumni

Gridiron Glory 25: where are they now? Season 20 Host – Blake Baker

When Blake Baker was the host of Gridiron Glory in the fall of 2018, it was another milestone season for the show.

An image of a goose swimming on a lake in front of a land with trees and a building
OHIO Events

Photographer Ian Adams visits University Libraries for Authors @ Alden

Join the Libraries for author and photographer Ian Adams and Tim Anderson, associate professor of geography, at Authors @ Alden on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 5:30 p.m. in the 1951 Lounge.

A group of older adults sits together in a meeting
Climate and aging

How does climate change impact older adults?

Extreme weather can disproportionately affect older adults. Researchers in the Grey-Green Alliance explore solutions that could make a big difference for a vulnerable population.

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