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Start the new year right by stacking simple habits for a more accessible world

December 13, 2024 2 min

The new year is the perfect time to build habits that make a difference. This January, you are invited to join a project that strengthens your professional skills while enhancing accessibility at OHIO.

Professional Development

Proposals now being accepted for 2025 OHIO Engagement Summit

December 13, 2024 2 min

This annual event, scheduled for Tuesday, March 4 at Baker University Center, aims to enhance professional practices through the lens of social justice and inclusion.

The colorful hills of fall surround OHIO's Athens campus

OHIO Announcements

AFSCME 3200 drive for donations for Sick Leave Pool now underway

December 13, 2024 2 min

91ԭ�� Human Resources is currently soliciting donations for the AFSCME 3200 Bargaining Unit Sick Leave Pool portion of the Sick Leave Donation program.

Colorful leaves are shown on the trees and on the ground on the College Green

OHIO Announcements

Recording of information session on faculty petition for representation now available

December 13, 2024 2 min

On Tuesday evening, OHIO leadership presented updates and answered questions about the United Academics of 91ԭ�� (UAOU)’s petition to be recognized as a collective bargaining unit on behalf of faculty.

An OHIO music therapist engaging a patient in therapeutic drumming using a frame drum.

Music Therapy

Explore the benefits of a masters degree in music therapy at 91ԭ��

December 12, 2024 7 min

Learn how 91ԭ��’s Master in Music in Music Therapy empowers professionals to heal through music, enhance clinical skills, and lead in this evolving field with advanced training and hands-on experiences.

Employee Benefits

OHIO continues to monitor ongoing negotiations between Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, OSU Health System

December 12, 2024 2 min

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield – which administers Ohio’s health insurance plans – and the OSU Health System are continuing their efforts to reach a new multi-year contract in order to ensure that the OSU Health System remains in Anthem’s employer-sponsored health plans network after January 1, 2025.

Faculty Awards

Julia Paxton to take expertise in poverty and economics into a global classroom with Fulbright Award

December 12, 2024 8 min

Professor Julia Paxton's innovative approach to community-driven education has earned her a Fulbright Award to expand her work internationally, furthering the impact in addressing global disparities, specifically in inequality and poverty.

An 91ԭ�� nurse practitioner student working at their laptop

Health

OHIO’s online nurse practitioner program recognized as the best in Ohio

December 12, 2024 4 min

OHIO's Online Nurse Practitioner program is ranked #1 in Ohio for 2025. This top-rated program offers flexibility, affordability, and expert faculty to help nurses advance their careers.

Experiential Learning

New production control system enhances learning and quality at WOUB Public Media

December 12, 2024 2 min

A new production control system recently installed at WOUB Public Media is enhancing both the student learning experience and the quality of content for WOUB TV viewers.

A photo of the Center for International Studies 60th Anniversary cake

International Education

91ԭ��’s Center for International Studies celebrates six decades of global leadership, alumni impact

December 12, 2024 7 min

OHIO's Center for International Studies marked its 60th anniversary with a week-long series of events that brought together more than 80 alumni from across the globe.

Emeriti Park is shown on a winter day with a dusting of snow in the trees on and the grass

OHIO Announcements

Required W-2 action to go paperless: IRS-mandated reenrollment needed for all employees as OHIO transitions to ADP

December 12, 2024 2 min

All 91ԭ�� employees are encouraged to go paperless with their W-2 tax statements for the year 2024 with Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP).

OHIO Announcements

ERP assessment highlights modernization opportunities, includes proposed timeline

December 12, 2024 3 min

Following a comprehensive assessment of business processes and technologies, 91ԭ�� is preparing to modernize its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

Construction being done on the first phase of the Inclusive Playground Project

Alumni Success

Differences aren't deficits

December 11, 2024 5 min

Formed by OHIO alumni, the Alexander Inclusive Playground project aims to create accessible environments, nurturing everyone's unique potential.

Sustainability Research

91ԭ�� receives DOE grant for produced water treatment research

December 11, 2024 5 min

91ԭ�� has received grant funding from the United States Department of Energy (DOE) for chemical engineering research related to diverting water from oil and natural gas extraction.

OHIO students Avery Murdock, Kiley Scanlon, Nathan Jennings, Espen Elliot, Manar Al Ghailani, and Mazin Al Jahwari hold their winners certificates while they pose for a photo with Kim Jordan.

Student Success

OHIO students solve real-world problems in Eco Challenge competition

December 11, 2024 3 min

The ninth annual Eco Challenge at 91ԭ�� was a thrilling showcase of student innovation and sustainability.