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91ԭ�� mourns the passing of Emeritus Professor Ronald Cappelletti

July 17, 2024 2 min

Emeritus Professor of Physics Ronald L. Cappelletti, a spirit of curiosity, inquiry and discovery, passed away on July 6, 2024.

On a gravel surface, a soldier lying on the ground shoots at a target in the near distance while a photographer lies beside him, taking a picture

Scripps interns earn accolades, experience at U.S. Army Cadet Command Public Affairs Office

July 17, 2024 4 min

Three students studying in the 91ԭ�� Scripps College of Communication have been awarded challenge coins for their work as interns in the U.S. Army Cadet Command Public Affairs Office.

The College Green is shown in the spring

OHIO faculty, staff asked to provide information about alumni volunteers for past academic year

July 16, 2024 3 min

91ԭ��’s Division of University Advancement is asking all faculty and staff to provide information on alumni who volunteered in the past year, specifically July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024.

Dean Scott Titsworth waves to the crowd at the Southern Ohio Copperheads baseball game

Take me out to Scripps Night at the Southern Ohio Copperheads

July 16, 2024 3 min

It was a fun evening for the fans in the stands and 91ԭ�� students working the Southern Ohio Copperheads game during Scripps College of Communication Night.

Diabetes Institute’s Cat Camp 2024 connects youth in southeastern Ohio through education and community

July 16, 2024 4 min

From June 10-14, the Diabetes Institute's Cat Camp opened its doors to kids across southeastern Ohio, offering a unique blend of education, camaraderie, and fun for those living with type 1 diabetes.

A WellWorks staff member assists an individual who is exercising at WellWorks

WellWorks aims to create a comfortable gym environment with new student-led workshop

July 15, 2024 1 min

Designed to teach how to properly utilize fitness equipment and the various ways it can be helpful, the July 31 workshop will be led by Kristen Vulgamore, a senior majoring in exercise physiology.

A group of incoming 91ԭ�� students walk on College Green at Bobcat Student Orientation

Welcome to Bobcat Nation: OHIO's 2024 Bobcat Student Orientation

July 15, 2024 4 min

With the summer sun shining over Athens, 91ԭ��’s campus is buzzing with the arrival of incoming students for Bobcat Student Orientation (BSO).

A man dressed in Medieval garb takes a selfie as a similarly dressed group sits behind him at a dining table

Costumes, festivals and battles: Medieval club revives history

July 15, 2024 3 min

The 91ԭ�� Medieval Society is an OHIO student organization that teaches members about medieval combat, arts and crafts, and science.

A group of women pose for a picture while petting a puppy

Org provides ‘fur therapy’ and lessons in selflessness

July 15, 2024 3 min

A conversation with the president of OHIO’s 4 Paws for Ability, a student organization whose members help raise, train and socialize service dogs before the dogs graduate to advanced training.

A student peruses the display for SOAP at the Student Organization Fair

‘Odd little histories’: Preservation org connects students to Athens campus

July 15, 2024 2 min

The Society of Athens Preservation (SOAP) is a student organization dedicated to preserving and learning about the history of 91ԭ�� and the surrounding Athens community.

Undergrad takes the lead: An OVST summer classic

July 11, 2024 5 min

An OHIO musical theater student leads the Ohio Valley Summer Theater production of "Young Frankenstein" in more ways than one.

Upgrades to PeopleSoft enhance user experience

July 11, 2024 2 min

91ԭ�� is implementing several yearly upgrades to PeopleSoft, its primary student information system, which will be live for all users starting July 21, 2024.

A speaker is shown talking to a large crowd of faculty and staff at the Student Success Summit in the Walter Hall Rotunda

OHIO leaders, staff, faculty gather to discuss student success

July 10, 2024 3 min

The summit provided an opportunity for 91ԭ�� staff and faculty to share experiences, examine best practices, and discuss future goals to advance collective efforts to bolster student success.

Aerial view of 91ԭ��'s Athens campus at sunset

Streamlined research compliance: Cayuse updates for 91ԭ��

July 10, 2024 2 min

Starting Aug. 1, 2024, 91ԭ�� will launch its first annual campaign for outside interest disclosures via Cayuse, our electronic research administration (eRA) software.

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