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Ohio University students backpack along a section of the Appalachian Trail

New Adventures provides incoming Bobcats with memories and community

January 16, 2024 3 min

Ohio University’s New Adventures program provides incoming Bobcats with leadership skills, trips to amazing places and lasting friendships before they even set foot on campus.

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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.

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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.

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.

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

Revitalization of Bentley, Morton Hall student learning spaces, Campus Space Optimization updates highlight Ohio University Board of Trustees’ January meeting agenda

January 10, 2024 4 min

The Board of Trustees will consider the approval of a phased renewal plan for student learning spaces and receive an update on the Campus Space Optimization initiative during January meetings.

Ohio University Regional Higher Education awarded Rural Schools Collaborative Catalyst Initiative Grant

January 10, 2024 4 min

Ohio University Regional Higher Education (RHE) has achieved a milestone by securing the highly competitive Rural Schools Collaborative Catalyst Initiative Grant.

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.

Photo of Geoff Dabelko sitting in a conference room

Geoff Dabelko co-authors chapter in the Fifth National Climate Change Assessment

January 9, 2024 3 min

Geoff Dabelko has investigated the links between environment and security for over three decades, but his most recent endeavor was contributing to the Fifth National Climate Assessment as a co-author.

New notification features available in the Go OHIO app

January 8, 2024 2 min

The Go OHIO app now has tailored experiences for the Athens campus, each regional campus and OHIO Online, with undergraduate students as the primary audience.

Ohio University announces 2024 Kiplinger Fellows

January 8, 2024 3 min

Eighteen veteran journalists with experience covering immigration and migration issues across the globe have been selected for the 2024 Kiplinger Fellowship in Public Affairs Journalism.

WOUB students cover Myrtle Beach Bowl thanks to the Larry Katz WOUB Sports Student Leadership and Production Fund

January 3, 2024 3 min

While the Ohio University Bobcat Football Team returned from the Myrtle Beach Bowl as big winners, they weren’t the only ones who were celebrating their on-the-field bowl game experience.

Directing graduate student Molly Donahue brings interactive theater to Athens in original play “ShiningGirls”

December 22, 2023 4 min

“ShiningGirls” is neither an average play, nor podcast event. Unlike a traditional play, audiences are not confined to a seat but rather are invited to explore the theatrical space with the actors.

University Libraries’ John Canter to join OhioLINK cohort

December 21, 2023 2 min

OHIO Libraries’ John Canter will participate in the OhioLINK cohort to become an Open Educational Resources (OER) specialist librarian through the Open Education Network (OEN).

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