Honors Tutorial College

Research excellence — right here at OHIO. ???? Great news, Bobcats! Yet again, Ohio University has been designated as a Carnegie Research 1 (R1) institution within the latest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. R1 is the highest level of research activity bestowed to U.S. universities. ?? https://lnkd.in/epk4CXaE

How are your spring semester tutorials going so far, Bobcats? Pictured here teaching an Honors Tutorial College student in 1985 is Dr. Tomoyasu Tanaka. Tanaka was a professor in the physics and astronomy department from 1971 to 1989. He was also crucial to OHIO's partnership with Chubu University in Japan. ?? In 2015, four new residence halls were constructed on South Green. One of them, Tanaka Hall, was named in honor of Tanaka and his wife, Sumiko Tanaka. ??: Ohio University Libraries Digital Archives

Take time to recharge and enjoy spring break, Bobcats! ?? University offices remain open. Classes resume on Monday, March 17.

Alumna and research technician Emily Sudnick, B.S.B.S. '24, is helping a team of OHIO researchers study how bacteria can become more infectious in space. ?? ?? Led by Dr. Ronan Carroll, the team is working with University of Florida to analyze bacterial samples that have traveled back from the International Space Station. Emily has helped in handling the high-stakes processing of the samples.

Fred Drogula, Classics and Religious Studies professor, has won the national Society for Classical Studies Excellence in Teaching Award. ?? The award recognizes inspiring educators who foster growth and instill creativity and mentorship in their students and the awardee is chosen by peers in their field. Student testimonials are also cited in the awarding of the honor, with Drogula's students saying he is approachable and passionate and has created a space where they are allowed to make mistakes without judgement.

All OHIO students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in practice forums taking place this week on Tuesday, March 4, and Wednesday, March 5. The forums are in preparation for the Higher Learning Commission’s (HLC) review in March. Virtual options will be available for those interested. Learn more ??

Congratulations are in order for Kat Frazier, who is one of five finalists for the Cinema Audio Society's Student Recognition Award! ?? Frazier, a senior OHIO Honors Program Student, is being recognized as a finalist for her overall contributions throughout her college career, which has earned her a sizeable resume. Undergraduate and graduate students from across the country apply for this award, and Frazier is the only finalist nominated from a public institution. We are so proud of your hard work, Kat! ??

Don't miss the All-Honors Movie Night tomorrow, Feb. 26! ?? ?? HTC is hosting a free movie night for all honors students (Tutorial, OHIO Honors Program, and 1804 Scholars). Join us at 7 p.m. for "Perks of Being A Wallflower."

Leaders in research ?? OHIO has reaffirmed its status as a Carnegie Research 1 (R1) institution, the highest classification of research activity in the U.S.! This designation places OHIO among the nation’s top research universities, with only five public institutions in Ohio and 135 nationwide achieving R1 status. Read more ?? https://lnkd.in/epk4CXaE

Happy 221st Birthday, OHIO ?? We love this special places on the bricks. Happy Founders Day! ?? ??: Ohio University Libraries Digital Archives