Classified Civil Service Modernization Update
June 16, 2020 The proposed changes to classified civil service at Ohio University are in alignment with the Ohio Revised Code and Administrative Codes.
Ohio University reaffirms commitment to diversity and inclusion
June 15, 2020 Late on Saturday June 13, Ohio University leadership was made aware of anti-Semitic images painted on the graffiti wall on the Athens campus.
Reaffirming our commitment to safety and security
June 7, 2020 A news story this morning erroneously reported that Ohio University is considering severing ties with our police. We want to reassure you that we are not severing ties with our police.
2020 Sustainability Award winners announced
May 14, 2020
The annual Sustainability Awards are given to individuals and organizations nominated by their peers for contributions during the previous academic year.
Ohio University Board of Trustees Stand Firmly Behind President Nellis and his Leadership Team
May 11, 2020 Today, the Ohio University Board of Trustees reaffirm their support of President M. Duane Nellis for the leadership stability and continuity he and his team are providing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
University to award more than 5,600 degrees
May 7, 2020 All degrees to be posted by June 2.
University statement regarding Faculty Senate vote
May 5, 2020 President Nellis and Provost Sayrs have shared direct and transparent information with the Faculty Senate this evening as part of their monthly update to Faculty Senate.
Ohio University implements first significant personnel reduction
May 1, 2020 Today, Ohio University implemented the first significant personnel reduction in response to the extraordinary and material financial impact on our institution resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Counseling and Higher Education implements support initiatives for students
April 28, 2020 From organizing virtual town hall meetings to preparing meals for students to donating personal protective equipment to healthcare workers, the CHE Department is doing what to uplift others.
An updated message regarding student parties and similar gatherings
April 8, 2020 Ohio University expects students to practice safe physical distancing by staying home and making no attempt to gather in groups of ten or more.
Aspire Career Bridges Health Care Program helps adults obtain training, jobs
April 1, 2020 Aspire provides free services for individuals who need assistance acquiring skills to be successful in post-secondary education, training, and employment.
OHIO Chillicothe donates emergency equipment to local EMA
March 30, 2020 Ohio University Chillicothe made a large donation of personal protective equipment to the Ross County Emergency Management Agency on March 23.
University named to 2020 prestigious Phi Theta Kappa Honor Roll
March 26, 2020 The prestigious Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society 2020 Transfer Honor Roll recognizes the dynamic pathways schools have created to support transfer students.
OHIO Southern supports local request for emergency equipment
March 24, 2020 Ohio University Southern donated a large quantity of personal protective equipment to the Lawrence County Emergency Management Agency on March 23, in response to demand made necessary by COVID-19.
A joint message from Athens Mayor Steve Patterson, Athens City-County Health Commissioner Dr. James Gaskell, MD, and Ohio University President M. Duane Nellis
March 16, 2020 We strongly discourage any attempt to organize “fests” while the Health Director’s order remains in effect.