Trustees hear update on future of The Ridges
October 17, 2014 The Ohio University Board of Trustees discussed a wide range of topics with a focus on reviewing the progress of major planning efforts surrounding The Ridges and the fiscal year 2016 budget.
Concepts shared during public forum for possible uses of The Ridges
October 6, 2014 Ohio University and Athens community members were treated to a new view of the property and buildings at The Ridges.
Stabilization package approved to protect Ridges buildings
September 16, 2014 A request for funding to help stabilize and protect several buildings at The Ridges at Ohio University has received approval from the Capital Funding & Priorities Committee.
Delegation from Ridges Master Planning Committee travels to Traverse City
September 15, 2014 The Ridges Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet Oct. 1 to discuss developments in The Ridges Master Planning – 2014 document process.
Public workshop generates ideas, opinions for future Ridges uses
August 20, 2014 Stickers, photographs, colored pencils and sticky notes all helped guide the conversation Monday evening at a workshop designed to solicit public ideas for future uses of The Ridges.
Public workshop to be held by Ridges Master Plan Committee
August 8, 2014 The Ridges Master Plan Committee has announced a public workshop to be held Aug.18 to facilitate discussions about the future of the buildings and land.
Kennedy Museum plans upgrades, improvements to Ridges building
July 14, 2014 Members of the Kennedy Museum of Art are moving forward with some upgrades and improvements to their space up on the hill.
Ridges Advisory Committee hears land use suggestions
July 7, 2014 Members of The Ridges Advisory Committee received updates from The Ridges Master Plan Land Use and Existing Buildings Subcommittee chairs at the most recent July meeting.
Sense of partnership springs from Ridges consultant meet and greet
June 12, 2014 The Ridges Master Plan Committee meet and greet session held Tuesday evening introduced the Ohio University and Athens communities to the newly-selected Ridges Master Plan.
The Ridges’ Kirkbride buildings are steeped in history
June 5, 2014 Ohio University’s Kirkbride buildings, which house the Kennedy Art Museum and studio space for artists at The Ridges, have been steeped in history ever since it first opened in 1874.
University selects consultant for Ridges Master Plan Update project
May 29, 2014 The Ridges Master Plan Committee has announced the selection of Schooley Caldwell Associates to aid in crafting an updated master plan for The Ridges.
Legacy of Milton Holland remembered with historical marker dedication
November 14, 2013 This Veterans Day was a particularly exciting one for local Civil War history buffs when a historical marker was dedicated in honor of former slave Milton Holland.
Civil engineering alumnus chosen for honorary doctorate
August 7, 2013 The Board of Trustees approved a resolution conferring to Raymon B. Fogg Sr., BSCE '53, an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree in recognition of his career achievements and humanitarian efforts.
Applying special collections to the classroom
February 23, 2013 In fall 2011, Matthew Vetter, doctoral candidate and teaching assistant in the Department of English, was in search of an unconventional writing assignment for his writing and rhetoric class.
President McDavis shares proposed state higher education funding formula
November 30, 2012 On Friday, President Roderick J. McDavis sent the following email to the Ohio University community.