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The Ridges’ Kirkbride buildings are steeped in history

June 5, 2014 4 min

Ohio University’s Kirkbride buildings, which house the Kennedy Art Museum and studio space for artists at The Ridges, have been steeped in history ever since it first opened in 1874.

University selects consultant for Ridges Master Plan Update project

May 29, 2014 6 min

The Ridges Master Plan Committee has announced the selection of Schooley Caldwell Associates to aid in crafting an updated master plan for The Ridges.

Legacy of Milton Holland remembered with historical marker dedication

November 14, 2013 4 min

This Veterans Day was a particularly exciting one for local Civil War history buffs when a historical marker was dedicated in honor of former slave Milton Holland.

Civil engineering alumnus chosen for honorary doctorate

August 7, 2013 3 min

The Board of Trustees approved a resolution conferring to Raymon B. Fogg Sr., BSCE '53, an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree in recognition of his career achievements and humanitarian efforts.

Applying special collections to the classroom

February 23, 2013 3 min

In fall 2011, Matthew Vetter, doctoral candidate and teaching assistant in the Department of English, was in search of an unconventional writing assignment for his writing and rhetoric class.

President McDavis shares proposed state higher education funding formula

November 30, 2012 2 min

On Friday, President Roderick J. McDavis sent the following email to the Ohio University community.

University College alumni as distinct as their self-directed majors

March 5, 2012 4 min

In 1970, Ohio University became one of the first universities in the nation to offer an individually designed degree program. Read about some of the bachelor's in specialized studies alumni.

Students tell OHIO's story on Wikipedia

February 20, 2012 4 min

Graduate student Matthew Vetter's "ENG 308J: Writing and Rhetoric II" recently completed a project that gave students the opportunity to research topics related to Ohio University.

OHIO students reflect on service to tsunami-ravaged region of Japan

November 14, 2011 1 min

On the weekend of Sept. 24, 2011, 18 students, administrators and friends volunteered with 26 Iwate Prefectural University students and faculty in a tsunami relief service trip.

Ceremony to honor victims of Japan's earthquake, tsunami

March 31, 2011 3 min

A ceremony in memory of the victims and in support of the survivors of Japan's recent earthquake and tsunami is being planned for Wednesday, April 6, 2011, on Ohio University's Athens campus.