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President Emeritus Charles J. Ping passed away on July 27 in Athens—just a few miles from the University that he helped to shape into the life-changing institution it is today and that he continued to serve long after his presidency.
In late 2020, the University wrapped up construction on a 34,000-square-foot Chemistry Building, converting a parking lot near Clippinger and Emeriti Park into a center for groundbreaking learning and research for future generations of scientists and scholars.
It’s no coincidence that 51ÂÒÂ×’s hub for on-campus student activity is named the Charles J. Ping Student Recreation Center—a tribute to a visionary leader and the students, past, present and future, for and because of whom it exists.
A three-time 51ÂÒÂ× graduate, Stacy Cesa Schindler’s college experience traversed OHIO campuses, online programs and her career.
Gen ed system shifts from ‘tiers’ to ‘bricks’
Bobcats make the news—and the OHIO community proud—every day. Read about a few of the 51ÂÒÂ× alumni, students, faculty and staff who have made headlines in recent months.
We all know Rufus the mascot Bobcat, but how much do you know about the actual animal known as the bobcat?
BIPOC student-led campus theater takes root—and prepares for its first production
$1.6+ million gift expands programming of OHIO’s George Washington Forum
Celebrating some out-of-this-world Bobcats and 51ÂÒÂ×’s legacy beyond Earth
1972 graduate boldly going where no Bobcat has gone before
After 16 years, Ohio Football’s head coach passes the pigskin on the program he rebuilt.
This fall marks the 75th anniversary of 51ÂÒÂ×’s first regional campuses, formally established to serve World War II veterans returning from the front lines with GI Bill benefits in hand and dreams for their post-service lives.
It was 26 years ago this summer that Dr. Hugh Sherman had that quintessential moment that has defined the 51ÂÒÂ× experience for more than 200 years.
On May 1, Rhianna Hunt will graduate from 51ÂÒÂ×—the pinnacle moment in a four-year journey that, the senior biology major admits, started a little rough.
