Doctoral student Patricia Mora-Criollo wins 3-Minute Thesis competition

February 20, 2020 Patricia Mora-Criollo, a doctoral student studying Translational Biomedical Sciences, won first-place with her presention “A New Clue for an Old Puzzle: Growth Hormone and Chagas Disease.”

Green Roof coming to Schoonover Center this spring

February 20, 2020 Ohio University faculty and students are developing a green roof to be installed this spring on the roof over the Schoonover Center lobby.

Ohio University psychology professor publishes study examining the effects of PTSD and substance use on suicidal ideation

February 20, 2020 An OHIO researcher has published a study in the journal Depression and Anxiety that suggests marijuana use, especially for military personnel experiencing PTSD, may negatively impact suicidal thoughts

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National Civil Rights Conference accepting submissions for 2020 meeting at Miami University

February 19, 2020 The National Civil Rights Conference is calling for papers, panel sessions, workshops and artistic productions for this year’s session June 22-23 at Miami University.

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Archaeological Field School offers hands-on experience with discovery of new sites

February 17, 2020 For more than 30 years, Ohio University’s Archaeological Field School has trained hundreds of anthropology students how to excavate and preserve artifacts from southeastern Ohio sites.

Bobcats: Get on the map

February 17, 2020 Five Ohio University students have set out to educate their peers and Athens community members about the importance of taking the U.S. 2020 Census.

OHIO research: Tourists pose continued risks for disease transmission to endangered mountain gorillas

February 13, 2020 Researchers at OHIO have published a new study in collaboration with Ugandan scientists, cautioning that humans place endangered mountain gorillas at risk of disease transmission during tours.

OHIO study intends to improve rehabilitation techniques of ACL injuries in the military and beyond

February 11, 2020 Research from Ohio University’s College of Health Sciences and Professions indicates the brain plays a major role in successful returns after an ACL injury.

Interdisciplinary group of OHIO professors finds new compound with therapeutic potential

February 10, 2020 OHIO professors from three different colleges discover a tremendous first piece of therapeutic possibilities with new compound.

The Wilds makes $15M regional economic impact according to Voinovich School study

February 6, 2020 The Wilds contributed approximately $15 million in regional economic impacts in 2018, according to a recent study by Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs.

OHIO receives Ohio Department of Higher Education grant for cybersecurity awareness, new courses

February 4, 2020 Ohio University recently was awarded a $255,161 grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) to focus on cybersecurity initiatives. 

Registration open for 2020 Student Expo

January 31, 2020 2020 Student Expo registration is open through Feb. 29, but participation will be capped at 850 students. The Expo will be held Thursday, April 9, at the Convocation Center.

University announces funding opportunity for experiential learning

January 16, 2020 The Office of Undergraduate Experiential Learning is accepting proposals for Undergraduate Experiential Learning Stewardship Grants. It is open to faculty, staff, and student organizations.

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OHIO Sigma Xi chapter honored with Chapter of Excellence Award

December 24, 2019 Ohio University’s Sigma Xi chapter, a science honor society, received a Chapter of Excellence Award for 2018-2019 during Sigma Xi’s 120th Assembly of Delegates.

OHIO researcher collaborates on paper on evolution of mating systems

December 20, 2019 OHIO Researcher Donald Miles contributed to a paper published in American Nationalist about a new model for the evolution of mating systems that focuses on social interactions.