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Russ Research Opportunity Center to create collaborative campus research, honor generous donor contributions

August 23, 2023 3 min

OHIO’s Union Green will soon be home to the new Russ Research Opportunity Center and will enable the Green to live at the intersection of medicine, health and cutting-edge research.

Ohio University’s Airport runway to close from Aug. 26 through Aug. 31

August 23, 2023 1 min

Ohio University’s Airport runway will close beginning Saturday, Aug. 26 at 7 a.m. and reopen Thursday, Aug. 31 at 7 a.m. for repainting.

Mackenzie Shultz chosen as the OHIO Eastern Student Resource Center coordinator

August 22, 2023 3 min

Mackenzie Shultz was recently named Ohio Campus Compact, AmeriCorps volunteer for the 2023-2024 academic year at Ohio University Eastern.

Ohio University Board of Trustees learn about first-year student experiences, receive annual Facilities Maintenance, Operations, and Sustainability update during August meetings

August 21, 2023 5 min

The Board of Trustees received an update regarding the fundamental resources and support services that OHIO provides to first-year students during meetings on Monday, Aug. 21 on the Athens campus.

Athena Appalachian Stories Fall 23 - Harlan County

Athena Cinema pays tribute to local culture with “Appalachian Stories” film series

August 18, 2023 8 min

The “From the Hills and Hollers: Appalachian Stories” film series will be shown with free admission, with events running from Sept 14, 2023 to April 18, 2024 in various locations.

Highlighting first-down lines: MDIA alumnus brings tech savvy to sports broadcasting

August 16, 2023 2 min

Find out how this OHIO alumnus is traveling to top sporting events to help connect high-tech graphics to sports broadcasts.

Ohio University Libraries and the Kennedy Museum of Art present book artist Sauda Mitchell

August 16, 2023 3 min

Ohio University Libraries and the Kennedy Museum of Art present guest artist Sauda Mitchell for a guided walk and talk through the Kennedy Museum gallery on Wednesday, Aug. 30, from 2-3 p.m.

Jim Strode standing at a podium giving award acceptance speech at NASSM annual conference

Dr. Jim Strode recognized by NASSM for commitment to Sport Management education

August 15, 2023 2 min

Jim Strode, Ph.D., Ohio University's College of Business Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and O’Bleness Associate Professor of Sport Management, has been recognized as the 2023 Distinguished Sport Management Educator by the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM).

Ohio University Board of Trustees to receive annual Facilities Maintenance, Operations, and Sustainability update, learn about first-year student experiences during August meetings

August 15, 2023 4 min

The Ohio University Board of Trustees will meet from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21 in Walter Hall 104 on the Athens Campus. On Tuesday, Aug. 22, the Board will spend its day in a retreat.

Athena Cinema to extend closure through fall semester to accommodate building repairs

August 15, 2023 2 min

Athena Cinema staff will continue working in the building throughout fall semester, and the front portion of the building is anticipated to remain open for regular lobby hours and sidewalk sales. Additionally, both local businesses located at 20 South Court St. will continue to maintain their regular operations.

Steven Hernandez poses with a group of students

From OHIO’s journalism camp to Telemundo co-anchor: How this 2019 alumnus made it happen

August 14, 2023 4 min

As Ohio University celebrates 100 years of journalism instruction, alumnus Steven E. Hernandez (BSJ ’19) represents the past and future. Hernandez is a bilingual broadcaster in Cleveland who streams news in Spanish directly to viewers via the internet.

Local police officer in front of a green screen in the Grid Lab during an ALEI exercise

Ohio University faculty honored with the 2023 FBI National Academy Associates Science and Innovation Award

August 14, 2023 3 min

A combined endeavor by faculty members from Ohio University's Scripps College of Communication McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies, Eric R. Williams and John Bowditch, together with Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service Faculty member John Born, has been honored with the prestigious 2023 FBI National Academy Associates Science and Innovation Award.

OHIO Eastern social work student awarded fellowship for self-advocacy

August 11, 2023 3 min

At 22 years old, Kelsi Weaver is a disability advocate with cerebral palsy who is making her mark on the world.

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Ohio University issues list of holiday observance dates

August 11, 2023 1 min

Ohio University Human Resources annually issues an official list of holiday observance dates.

Ohio University Chillicothe invites community to join fall workshops

August 10, 2023 2 min

Ohio University Chillicothe is thrilled to announce its upcoming series of engaging and enriching community education workshops for the fall season.

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