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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.

WOUB students have been nominated for college student production awards

August 10, 2023 3 min

Twenty current and former WOUB students have been nominated for three different Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 2023 College Student Production Awards.

OHIO alum and distinguished photographer Thomas Schiff donates personal collection to University Libraries

August 8, 2023 5 min

Thomas R. Schiff, OHIO class of 1970 and well-known architecture photographer, is generously donating his physical and digital photography collection to his alma mater.

University Registrar shares recent policy, course offerings updates

August 4, 2023 2 min

The University Registrar shares information regarding two new policies that will help the University to maintain student contact information in the event of an emergency and provides an update on a new, mobile-friendly version of Course Offerings.

Ohio University Southern to host the unveiling of local sculpture artist’s collection on Aug. 31

August 4, 2023 3 min

With a career spanning over two decades, Bowen has masterfully combined a diverse range of materials, infusing his creations with a striking balance between industrial remnants and the allure of the natural world.

Dr. Russell Morrow named interim vice president for diversity and inclusion

July 30, 2023 2 min

Dr. Morrow replaces Dr. Salome Nnoromele, who has made the decision to return to a faculty role on Ohio University’s Southern Campus after leading OHIO’s Diversity and Inclusion efforts for more than a year.

State of Ohio’s approved operating budget will benefit students and workforce development

July 16, 2023 4 min

The new state budget includes multiple provisions and outlets for financial support that will help Ohio University positively impact our communities and provide students with the necessary educational access, resources and opportunities to help meet the state’s growing need for career-prepared graduates.

The Ohio University Foundation Board of Trustees appoints new chair and members, bids farewell to longtime trustee Perry Sook

July 13, 2023 8 min

The Ohio University Foundation Board of Trustees is honored to appoint Sandra (Sandy) Anderson as chair of The Ohio University Foundation Board, replacing Trustee Perry Sook who served on the Board for more than 20 years.

Professors' new book traces Ohio history from first peoples to first settlers

July 13, 2023 6 min

The official founding of the state of Ohio dates back to 1803, but human habitation in Ohio goes back much further, back to the first peoples who helped shape the state we know today.

WOUB helps college students land media jobs before they graduate

July 10, 2023 4 min

Approximately 90% of the Ohio University graduates who worked at WOUB over the last two years and were looking to find jobs in the media industry accepted full-time positions before graduation.

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