Stories tagged with: Division of University Advancement

Ohio University earns three CASE awards

January 29, 2021 One of the world’s largest nonprofit education associations has once again recognized Ohio University Advancement’s communication and marketing efforts as among the region’s best.

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Veterans and Military Student Services Scholarship Fund ensures ongoing help for student veterans

January 27, 2021 The aim of the Veterans and Military Student Services Scholarship Fund is to demonstrate OHIO’s commitment to veterans and their unique challenges and needs and foster a sense of community.

OHIO entrepreneur finds support from the Alumni Association’s Bobcat Neighborhood

January 27, 2021 Toyia Montgomery, BSJ ‘02, is not afraid to take chances. The lifelong entrepreneur has started multiple businesses after graduating from OHIO.

New alumni video podcast features Leanne Ford of HGTV 

December 14, 2020 The Ohio University Alumni Association’s new podcast, “Avant-Grad: OHIO Trailblazers,” gets insight straight from achievers who’ve become leaders among Bobcats – and also nationally.  

Instructions for 2020 year-end gift processing

December 7, 2020 The Division of Advancement wants to ensure that all donors who wish to do so are able to transact gifts to The Ohio University Foundation.

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Ohio University named a Prime Officer institution with four Blackbaud awardees

November 10, 2020 Several Ohio University major gift officers have been honored as Prime Officers by Blackbaud, the world’s leading software provider for the social good community.

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1966 graduate establishes Ebony Bobcat Network’s second scholarship endowment

November 4, 2020 The Ebony Bobcat Network, Dr. Michele Curtis Penick, 1966 Endowed Scholarship will benefit students majoring in early childhood and elementary education.

Alumnus creates scholarship in honor of fellow Business Bobcat’s mentorship

October 19, 2020 When he graduated from Ohio University, Mitchell “Mitch” Holland left behind a legacy of distinguished service and mentorship that is being memorialized and continued by one of his fellow graduates.

Bobcats, friends, and family unite to honor an alumnus’ legacy

October 14, 2020 Always willing to lend a helping hand, Yousef Faroniya cared deeply for others. His charming personality and cheerful nature never failed to light up a room. 

First professorship established in Ohio University’s Department of Counseling and Higher Education

October 6, 2020 Dr. Tommie Radd, an educational leader and researcher, has established the first-ever endowed professorship in the Patton College of Education’s Department of Counseling and Higher Education.

Scholarship honors professor emerita who inspired students to ‘be the change they wish to see’

September 23, 2020 A new scholarship at Ohio University is paving the way for students to continue the legacy of Professor Emerita Dr. Francine Childs, the first Black professor to be granted tenure at OHIO.

Ohio University thanks donors for highest level of private financial support in eight years

July 16, 2020 More than 13,700 donors commit nearly $49.9 million to OHIO in fiscal year 2020

Board of Trustees approves scholarship match program, temporary budget

June 19, 2020 The Ohio University Board of Trustees approved a continuing budget resolution for the beginning of FY21, discussed plans for the fall semester and received key administrative updates.

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New scholarship initiative to provide Ohio University undergraduates immediate financial assistance

June 18, 2020 Ohio University and The Ohio University Foundation are launching a new scholarship program that will pair University funding with donor support to double the impact of private gifts.

President Nellis and Vice President Secuban announce George Floyd Memorial Scholarship Fund

June 5, 2020 Today, we are pleased to share that Ohio University and The Ohio University Foundation have taken one such step through the creation of The George Floyd Memorial Scholarship Fund.

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