51ĀŅĀ×

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Ernst Breitenberger

University mourns Physics Professor Emeritus Ernst Breitenberger

Ernst Breitenberger, 95, born in Graz, Austria, passed away on April 30, 2020. He was Professor Emeritus in Physics & Astronomy at 51ĀŅĀ×. After his retirement in 1994, he traveled the world.

OHIO-Ecuador connection

OHIO-Ecuador connection helps combat COVID-19

A longtime collaboration between 51ĀŅĀ× and the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador (PUCE) is helping step up the rate of testing for COVID-19 infections in the Latin American country.

Fall
University Update

51ĀŅĀ× prepares to open campuses in the fall

Under guidance from Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and public health officials, members of the University community are discussing several scenarios to safely reopen on-campus operations.

Lorna Jean Edmonds

Vice Provost Lorna Jean Edmonds announces intent to step down

Dr. Lorna Jean ā€œLJā€ Edmonds will retire as vice provost for global affairs and international studies, effective Aug. 15, 2020.

Janelle Coleman

51ĀŅĀ× Board of Trustees appoints Coleman, Cooper to lead board

The 51ĀŅĀ× Board of Trustees appointed Janelle Coleman as the new Board chair and Cary Cooper as vice-chair during its meeting on May 11.

Poster for how to do business with Glenn Research Center

NASA, OHIO Procurement Technical Assistance Center partner to present national small business webinar

NASA Office of Small Business Programs and 51ĀŅĀ× Procurement Technical Assistance Center at the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs partner to offer a free national webinar.

Shannon Hall

Eastern Campus receives $5,000 Internal Award to help businesses safely reopen

Dr. Sarah Mahan-Hays and Crystal Lorimor are among the first awardees of the COVID-19 Community Response Internal Awards. The funding will be used to buy printed health resources and hand sanitizer.

Cutler Hall overlooks 51ĀŅĀ×'s College Green.

Board of Trustees approves new programs, tuition and fee freeze during May meetings

The 51ĀŅĀ× Board of Trustees froze undergraduate tuition, room and board fees for FY2021 at their current levels and approved the creation of a number of new, in-demand programs.

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51ĀŅĀ× employee tests positive for COVID-19

An 51ĀŅĀ× employee reporting to work on the Athens campus has tested positive for COVID-19.

Melissa Damico

OHIO sophomore among 55 students in America selected for coveted Udall scholarship

OHIO student Melissa Damico has been selected for the Udall Undergraduate Scholarship for the 2020-21 academic year, highlighting her environmental research efforts.Ā 

WOUB

WOUB salutes regional high school seniors by offering broadcast time dedicated to celebrating them

OHIO’s WOUB Center for Public Media is offering a way for regional high schools to celebrate their seniors by providing broadcast time to feature them in various ways on television.

Mallick and Gogel
Student Success

Spring semester student workers adapted, succeeded during remote online transition

Across 51ĀŅĀ×, significant efforts were made to create meaningful remote working opportunities for student workers to keep working during the 2020 Spring Semester.

Roger and Pat Cooper

MDIA professor Roger Cooper gives new scholarship in memory of his wife

Pat Cooper was instrumental in the creation, growth and success of the OHIO-in-LA Program which made it fitting for the award to provide funding for a student attending the program.

Rj Martin

OHIO MDIA faculty produce online virtual awards ceremony, NPR Tiny Desk Concert Host Bob Boilen presents keynote message

With the conversion to remote instruction due to COVID-19, MDIA faculty continued their tradition of an awards banquet by producing a 75-minute virtual awards ceremony which aired online last week.

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Student Accessibility Services recognizes Feeney and McCarey as outstanding advocates

Student Accessibility Services awarded 2019-20 Accessibility Ally Awards to Dr. Danielle Feeney and Micah McCarey for their dedication toward inclusion and success of students with disabilities.

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