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Tips to help ensure a warm and comfortable campus living space

January 16, 2024 2 min

As the cold weather settles in, OHIO's Housing and Residence Life team wants to ensure that students stay warm and comfortable in their living space.

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First day snowfall

January 16, 2024 2 min

Spring semester kicked off with fresh snow and frigid temperatures. Students bundled up to make their way to classes on newly-cleared walking paths.

Ohio University Libraries mourns the passing of Dean Emeritus Dr. Hwa-Wei Lee

January 12, 2024 5 min

A highly respected library professional, Dr. Lee is well known for his contributions in the field of international librarianship, especially in collaborations between the United States and China.

Aerial view of the Athens campus with the Hocking River on one side and rolling Appalachian hills on the other

Ohio University's online MBA ranked among the top in the nation

January 12, 2024 4 min

OHIO's online MBA ranks among the top 40 in the US by Poets&Quants for both quality and career impact. The program also boasts a top 50% placement in academic and career outcome categories.

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OHIO shares reminder regarding Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act

January 12, 2024 2 min

While both medical and recreational marijuana are now legalized under Ohio law, they remain illegal under federal law. Further, the federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act requires Ohio University to establish and maintain policies that address unlawful possession, use, or distribution of alcohol, illicit drugs and controlled substances as part of its responsibility to maintain a drug-free community.

A school counselor with a notebook in hand listening attentively to a student in a library setting.

How to Become a School Counselor

January 12, 2024 7 min

Discover the steps and qualifications necessary to embark on a career as a school counselor. Explore the benefits of enrolling in OHIO's CACREP-accredited online Master's in School Counseling program, tailored to help you achieve your counseling career aspirations.

An aerial image of Ohio University's Athens Campus and the Hocking River

Spring semester start technology message provides helpful information for OHIO instructors

January 12, 2024 6 min

Information from the Office of Information Technology outlining updates and additions to OHIO’s teaching and learning technologies, tips for improving accessibility, and information security.

University community encouraged to be safe while traveling to, and around, campus during winter weather

January 12, 2024 2 min

Students, faculty and staff planning their return to campus are encouraged to remain aware of how adverse weather conditions, at both their departure and destination locations, could potentially impact their scheduled travel plans.

A reminder regarding free expression at Ohio University

January 11, 2024 3 min

Freedom of expression is the foundation of an OHIO education, and we believe that robust debate and civil disagreement—when conducted safely and legally—are signs of an engaged community and a diversity of perspectives.

OHIO to host Health Scholars Research Symposium Feb. 2

January 11, 2024 2 min

All students, faculty, staff and area residents are invited to the event, which will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. in Grover Center.

Ohio University Board of Trustees to meet Jan. 18-19

January 11, 2024 1 min

The Ohio University Board of Trustees will receive University updates during meetings on Thursday, Jan. 18, and Friday, Jan. 19, on the Athens campus.

Alumni achievements

‘Queer Eye’ shines again at the Emmys

January 11, 2024 3 min

Executive Producer and OHIO alumnus David Collins, BSC ’89, celebrates the show's 10th Emmy Award win

Your feedback is requested: Dynamic Strategy Survey on Engagement

January 11, 2024 1 min

We hope that you will take a few moments to complete the ENGAGE committee survey to provide your ideas. The deadline for completing this survey is Jan. 25

Open forums announced for Patton College dean search finalists

January 11, 2024 1 min

Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Elizabeth Sayrs announces three finalists for the position of dean of the Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education with interviews on Jan. 24, 29 and 31.

Dr. Andrew Yuan, prominent psychiatrist in Connecticut that graduated from Ohio University's Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Alumnus Andrew Yuan, D.O., to speak at Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Commencement

January 10, 2024 3 min

Andrew Yuan, D.O. ('87), a prominent physician whose life-altering accident shaped his life and career will be the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine’s 2024 Commencement speaker.