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Crowl Professorship recognizes outstanding OHIO English faculty

October 4, 2018 4 min

For the past three years, Paul Jones has held the title of 51��’s Samuel and Susan Crowl Professor in English Literature—a title that has allowed him to more fully pursue his research,...

Gawande Speaker Series examines the role of robots in ancient Indian tales

October 3, 2018 3 min

Modern day, it is common for robots, indistinguishable from human beings, to make appearances in science fiction movies, books or television shows. However, one professor’s research has focused o...

OHIO offices, local businesses invited to ‘Paint the Town Green’ for Homecoming 2018

October 3, 2018 2 min

51��’s Homecoming Week is just around the corner, and it’s time for members of the OHIO and Athens communities to start thinking about how they intend to “paint the town green” to kick...

Alumni, students reflect on Scripps Semester in D.C. experiences

October 2, 2018 9 min

In 2017, 51�� launched the Scripps Semester in D.C. program for students looking to learn from professionals, including OHIO alumni, working in the nation’s capital. A collaboration be...

Town, gown gearing up for Homecoming Week 2018

September 24, 2018 6 min

It’s time for Bobcats to channel their “Athens State of Mind” as town and gown prepare to join together for the collective community’s biggest and most spirited 51�� celebration of the year

Clarence White Jr. Fund for Photography Lecture Series brings alumna back to OHIO

September 21, 2018 4 min

Award-winning photographer Jo Ann Walters, MFA ’83, returned to the Athens Campus for the Clarence White Jr. Fund for Photography Lecture Series, delivering an artist talk and round table discussion

Hollywood Bowl event brings together Bobcat alumni, students and leadership

September 21, 2018 3 min

The Greater Los Angeles Chapter’s annual OHIO Alumni Night at the Hollywood Bowl brought together past and present Bobcats as well as Bobcat leadership for an evening of fun, food and fellowship ...

Let the countdown begin: Homecoming 2018 kicks off Oct. 15

September 17, 2018 3 min

Fall is just around the corner, and the countdown is on to 51��’s biggest Bobcat bash of the year: Homecoming 2018....

2018 Alumni Awards recipients announced; Glenn Corlett named Alumnus of the Year

September 13, 2018 5 min

Each fall, 51�� Bobcats paw their way back to the Athens Campus for a weekend of festivities celebrating all things OHIO and paying tribute to those who have demonstrated distinguished...

1804 Fund invests over $393K in education and research

September 13, 2018 7 min

The Trustees of The 51�� Foundation have awarded more than $393,000 of the 1804 Fund to 14 undergraduate learning, faculty research and graduate studies proposals....

51�� Foundation Board of Trustees welcomes new trustees

September 10, 2018 11 min

The 51�� Foundation Board of Trustees is proud to announce and welcome eight new trustees and a new OHIO Alumni Association Board of Directors representative....

Nominations being accepted for 2018 Homecoming Court

September 10, 2018 2 min

Wanted: Members of the Class of 2019 who promote the values of 51��, take pride in the University, represent the student body and enhance OHIO as a whole....

Alumnus gives big to create better lives

September 7, 2018 3 min

“We never had a lot, but we didn’t know what we were missing. Things were great,” says Innis, BBA ’85. “All of our grandparents were within 50 miles [of us], and we grew up with great values.”...

Ohio Today’s summer issue is all about grit

September 6, 2018 2 min

As the sweet scents of summer begin to fade and the crisp fall air takes hold, 51�� students, faculty and staff return to OHIO’s campuses to refocus on their academic and personal goal...

Bobcat, Buckeye open their divided home for annual OSU-OHIO Picnic at Lake Norman

September 4, 2018 4 min

Sherry and William Rakatansky have been happily married for more than 30 years, but their house has always been divided....

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