Masters of the web
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Mar. 25, 2014One of the greatest areas of growth at OU rests in online courses, such as graduate online programs in which students can complete entire degrees without ever having an in-person course.
CAMPUS
Summer will bring a fresh look to College Green
By Seth Archer | Mar. 25, 2014Students returning to Ohio University next fall will find their campus refreshed and renewed.
Meet the candidates: Restart
By Maria DeVito | Mar. 24, 2014Ohio University’s Student Senate election season slowly launched online as Twitter campaigns began to pop up in the early morning hours Monday.
OU announces new research center after receiving grants from the National Science Foundation
By Dina Berliner | Mar. 24, 2014Ohio University electrochemical engineering students and faculty members will soon have the opportunity to conduct research with a new partnership.
The Scripps School of Communication has received $9M out of $15M granted by the Scripps Howard Foundation
By Seth Archer | Mar. 24, 2014It takes about $20 million to name a college at Ohio University, but for the Scripps College of Communication, a bit of an exception was made. The Scripps Howard Foundation’s $15 million gift is now in its eighth year.
A major difference
By Dina Berliner | Mar. 24, 2014Marissa Singley’s professors in the Russ College of Engineering and Technology knew her name within the first week of classes, and it’s not because of her exceptional understanding of the subjects.
Speakers promote visuals in reporting
By William Gibbs | Mar. 24, 2014Five speakers from throughout the communication industry visited Ohio University to talk about the importance of visuals in the news.
Grant will establish research center on Mill Street
Mar. 23, 2014A grant from the National Science Foundation will fund a "new industry cooperative research center" on Mill St., according to a university news release.
FIFA internship to cost students $10,000
By Seth Archer | Mar. 22, 2014It’ll take an estimated $10,000 to intern with the U.S. National Soccer team covering the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Commission ups funds for 'critical' OU projects
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen, Dina Berliner | Mar. 20, 2014Ohio University is one step closer to receiving about $26 million from the state — approximately $2 million more than university officials originally requested.
Relay For Life hopes for $46,000
By Emily Daffron | Mar. 20, 2014For 18 consecutive hours, volunteers will be walking at Ping Recreation Center.
OU on path to receive $26 million in state funds
By Dina Berliner | Mar. 20, 2014Ohio University is one step closer to receiving about $26 million from the state — approximately $2 million more than university officials originally requested.
Construction begins on Dublin Health and Sciences facility
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Mar. 20, 2014By 2015, Ohio University will have more than a just medical school in Dublin.
United Campus Ministry honors locals promoting social justice
By Danielle Hale | Mar. 19, 2014On Wednesday night, United Campus Ministry (UCM) honored individuals and organizations in the community for their efforts in promoting peace and justice in the community.Peggy Faw Gish received the Kuhre Griesinger Lifetime Achievement Award for her work as a peace activist. While Peggy was being introduced, former Lifetime Award winner Rev. Jan Griesinger sang a few verses while delivering an important message.“That means you have to keep at it,” Griesinger said. “There is no rest for peace and social justice.”Gish expressed how touched and honored she was to receive the award and explained how her passion for doing the right thing drove her to do the work she does.“It’s good to get angry at injustice,” Gish said. “That anger can push you for social change and anger can transform into energy for social change.”Gish was not the only person the UCM board recognized for their efforts in promoting social justice. According to UCM Board of Directors Chair Kellea Tibbs, each year the organization nominates groups or individuals they feel deserve this award. This year, six local groups or individuals received these awards: Black Student Union, Ellyn Burnes, Dr. David Descutner, Allie Erwin, Claire Chadwick, Hillel at Ohio University and the Ohio University Credit Union.The Black Student Union has become a support system for all of the African-American student organizations on campus and has sought to expand political, cultural and professional knowledge among black student organizations and students. The group created a program called the Black Diamonds Awards, formerly known as The Black Girls Rock Program, to honor and recognize African-American women in the community. The recipients are chosen based on seven categories including academics, community service and leadership.“These women are nominated and voted by their peers,” Black Student Union President Tyla Young said. “The purpose is to create positivity in our community.”The Ohio University Credit Union was also recognized for creating positivity in the Athens community. They have been working to make their company and the Athens community a more equal place to live and work.In January, the credit union, one of the largest employers in Athens, began offering comprehensive benefits to its employees and their partners, regardless of sexuality or gender identity, UCM Board Member Lance Poston said.The founders of F--krapeculture, Allie Erwin and Claire Chadwick, also took home Social Justice Awards.“We started a conversation on campus about sexual consent,” Erwin said. “We love everyone on this campus so we are working really hard to make a culture of consent a reality.”Tibbs added this was one of the most successful Social Justice Award events.She ended the night with a message to the recipients: “Students, don’t stop what you are doing.” This article ran in print under the headline: "Social activists earn awards, recognition"
Students become blind for a day
By Taylor Maple | Mar. 19, 2014Revving vehicles, talking people, chirping birds, rustling trees and a partner were relied on by some students to get across campus this week.
Construction begins on Dublin Health and Sciences facility
By Danielle Keeton-Olsen | Mar. 19, 2014By 2015, Ohio University will have more than a just medical school in Dublin.
New technology offers a powerful tool for popular Humans vs. Zombies game
By Bret Jamerson | Mar. 19, 2014Humans vs. Zombies might get a little more intense.
New technology offers a powerful tool for popular Humans vs. Zombies game
By Bret Jamerson | Mar. 18, 2014Humans vs. Zombies might get a little more intense.
Seven awards given out to honor entrepreneurs at Innovation Awards Gala
By Rachel Alley | Mar. 18, 2014The Second Annual Innovation Awards Gala was held on Tuesday night to honor the recipients of several innovation awards.
