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Scripps student-run advertising agency develops campaign to lessen stigma around addiction and recovery

January 8, 2025 4 min

Students working at the new student-run advertising agency got something unexpected from one of their first clients during fall semester – a deeper understanding of addiction and recovery.

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Community Impact

Voinovich School partners with Mayors’ Partnership for Progress on housing toolkit

January 8, 2025 3 min

The Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service has partnered with the nonpartisan, not-for-profit, Mayors’ Partnership for Progress (MPP) to compile a housing “toolkit” to help rural communities.

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Community Engagement

Using virtual reality to recruit workforce for rural internet expansion

January 8, 2025 2 min

The Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service is taking virtual reality headsets into high schools and career centers across Southeast Ohio to help attendees learn more about new, in-demand jobs.

Board of Trustees

OHIO Board of Trustees to engage with student-athletes to learn more about their experiences at OHIO, receive R1 status update during January meetings

January 8, 2025 5 min

The Board of Trustees will learn about the academic successes and experiential learning opportunities within intercollegiate athletics during their scheduled January meetings on the Athens campus.

OHIO Alumni

Alumni profile: Nick Strahan, assistant chief financial officer, Ohio Department of Medicaid

January 8, 2025 3 min

Nick Strahan BS ’13 MPA ’16, talks about bleeding green, his career journey and the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service's role in shaping him into the leader he has become.

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OHIO Announcements

OHIO approves new policy, grants extension to two interim policies

January 2, 2025 2 min

The ɫߣߣ�ۺϵ�� Executive Staff Policy Committee approved one new policy and granted extensions to two interim policies at its meeting on Friday, Dec. 13.

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OHIO Announcements

Canvas updates for OHIO faculty for spring 2025: Help students prepare for success

January 2, 2025 2 min

This spring semester, ɫߣߣ�ۺϵ�� will continue its transition to Canvas as our new learning management system (LMS).

Employee Benefits

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, OSU Health System reach tentative multi-year agreement

January 2, 2025 1 min

This tentative agreement ensures that the OSU Health System will remain in Anthem’s employer-sponsored health plans without interruption.

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Russ Prize

Groundbreaking diabetes management tool wins national Russ Prize

January 2, 2025 6 min

Established by OHIO alumnus Fritz Russ, the Russ Prize is one of the nation’s top awards for breakthrough achievements in engineering and technology.

Faculty Awards

Saw Wai Hla receives Feynman Prize for excellence in nanotechnology experimentation

December 19, 2024 2 min

Saw Wai Hla was named by the Foresight Institute as the winner of the 2024 Feynman Prize in nanotechnology in the experiment category.

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Forever OHIO

Bring a poncho, Santa

December 19, 2024 5 min

ɫߣߣ�ۺϵ�� experts weigh in on Christmas Eve weather and flight plan

Bird Ice Arena

Bird Ice Arena to reopen Jan. 2 after completion of essential repairs

December 19, 2024 1 min

ɫߣߣ�ۺϵ�� Facilities Management and Well-Being and Recreation have announced that Bird Ice Arena will reopen on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.

Reaffirmation of Accreditation

OHIO’s reaffirmation of accreditation process: What University staff need to know

December 19, 2024 6 min

Accreditation is important in ensuring a high-quality educational experience; OHIO has been continuously accredited through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1913.

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Year in review

Prepare for spring semester with Canvas workshops

December 19, 2024 3 min

Representatives from Canvas will be leading various workshops on the Lancaster, Athens and Chillicothe campuses Jan. 6-8, 2025.

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