Stories tagged with: J. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies

Dr. Julio Arauz works with a student in the McClure School.
Community Impact

Bridging the digital divide: Ohio University Eastern empowers communities with 5G Readiness Certification

This groundbreaking initiative, offered at no cost to participants, combines online learning and hands-on training to prepare community members for high-demand careers in the rapidly growing 5G industry.

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Awards

Two McClure School graduate students are awarded scholarships to pursue AI certification

Two students in the MITS program in the J. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies have been awarded scholarships to get the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance Professional (AIGP) certification.

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Scholarships

Annual Dinner and Golf Outing supports students in the McClure School

After 22 years, the Thomas Lonsbury Scholarship Event is still going strong in support of J. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies students.

Officer Abigail Burke, played by Abigail Esmena, appears in three of the six new Cine-VR training episodes now available to law enforcement officers in Ohio.
Virtual Reality

Virtual reality for real-world policing: OHIO’s next-gen VR training to be provided to 30,000 officers across the state

An immersive, scenario-based virtual reality training series developed by Ohio University will serve as the centerpiece for the State of Ohio’s “Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA),” a program that will help train approximately 30,000 law enforcement professionals across the state.

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Expanding the broadband workforce: Ohio University helps solve training, access issues in Southeast Ohio

Through teaching a new 5G Readiness Certification, Ohio University will help expand the broadband workforce and provide Southeast Ohioans with reliable, affordable internet access.

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OHIO students honored with Student Enhancement Awards

The Ohio University Student Enhancement Awards (SEA) program provided 30 students with a total of $143,490 in funding for their original research, scholarship and creative work this spring.

McClure Day 2024

McClure Day brings alumni back to campus to share their industry knowledge with students

Students in the McClure School got the chance to learn about possible career paths and the state of the technology industry from those who came before them during McClure School Day 2024. 

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Cybersecurity fellows program and scholarship awardees announced

Ten OHIO students were inducted into the inaugural Cybersecurity Fellows program and scholarship in the central Ohio chapter of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA).

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Ohio University to build broadband workforce in region as part of Ohio’s Broadband and 5G Workforce Strategy

Ohio University will lead southeast Ohio’s regional hub for broadband and 5G workforce development. The hub will provide training resources to the southeast Ohio community.

An Ohio University student is shown using virtual reality equipment in the GRID Lab

OHIO ranked in Top 50 in U.S. for virtual reality and game development

The annual rankings also list OHIO in the Top 25 nationally among public colleges and universities, and among the Top 10 in the Midwest.

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Charles 'Chip' Linscott named director of the J. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies

Charles “Chip” Linscott has been named the director of the J. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies.

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Scripps expertise: The booming esports industry

Ohio University opened its state-of-the-art 3,200 square foot esports facility in Scripps Hall in October 2022.

Susy Cheston

Susy Cheston’s experience at Ohio University and WOUB helped inspire her passion for addressing international poverty issues

Susy Cheston is now the chief growth officer at an international non-profit called the Business Council for Peace, but as a young woman pursued a career in public media leadership.

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Global spotlight for virtual reality tools created at Ohio University

As America focuses on police training, Ohio University developed headset immersion tools that teach law enforcement how to deal with people in tough situations.

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OHIO Eastern Esports Center grand opening set for March 2023

After months of planning and collaborating with students, Ohio University Eastern’s new Esports Center is complete, with a grand opening planned for March 7, 2023, at 3:30 p.m.

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