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123-462: Millman, an Ohio University grad who began his career in 1968 as a production assistant with ABC Sports, served as the agency's chairman and CEO until 2004. In 1981, Millsport joined advertising agency Doyle Dane Bernbach (now DDB), one of the largest ad agencies in the U.S. Six years later, Millsport left Doyle Dane Bernbach to once again become an independent agency. In 1996, Millsport and Omnicom 's Diversified Agency Services division formed

246-581: A 2012 MAC tournament championship. The Bobcats received a No. 13 seed in the Midwest Region of the 2012 NCAA tournament . Like 2010, Ohio pulled off a first round upset, defeating 4th seeded and 13th ranked Michigan 65–60, and followed by a 62–56 victory over 12th seeded South Florida to advance to their first Sweet Sixteen since 1964 . The Bobcats run ended in the Sweet Sixteen, as they fell in overtime to fourth ranked and top seeded North Carolina by

369-588: A 10-year career. After several more winning seasons under Trautwein, the Bobcats undertook a new challenge in 1946 when they joined the new Mid-American Conference . The 'Cats were 13–10 in their first year in the MAC, and followed that up with a 10–10 mark in the 1947–1948 season . The 1948–1949 season was Trautwein's last, with the team compiling a 6–16 record. Ohio alumnus Jim Snyder took over for Trautwein in 1949. Ohio's winningest coach, dubbed "Gentleman Jim", guided

492-462: A 10–20 overall record and only 5 wins in the MAC to put them last place in their division. The 2015–16 Bobcats improved to a 23–12 overall record and 11–7 MAC Conference record giving them the #2 seed in the 2016 MAC tournament . Junior Antonio Campbell was named the 2016 MAC Player of the Year after averaging a double-double throughout the 2015–16 season, making him the ninth Ohio Bobcat to receive

615-413: A 24–10 (13–5 MAC) record, en route to an appearance in the post-season NIT and a win over George Washington University in the first round. The Bobcats would struggle in the next few years under Hunter, with the low point being a 5–21 season in the 1997–1998 campaign. Though Hunter's teams would rebound to post 18, 20, and 19 wins over the next three seasons, he was relieved of his duties in 2001 due to

738-558: A 74–66 win over Notre Dame in the first round of the NCAA tournament. The 1959–1960 championship team was quickly followed up by another title in the very next year. The 1960–1961 team celebrated its move into the brand new Grover Center with a stunning 10–2 league record (17–7 overall), including a first-place finish at the Canton Intercollegiate Tournament. A few years later, the 1963–1964 team made its mark as perhaps

861-509: A Convo-record 60-point win over the University of Charleston . Despite offensive stars, Hahn's teams struggled on the court. Hahn was replaced in 1989 by Larry Hunter , an Ohio alum who would lead the Bobcats throughout the 1990s. Forward Gary Trent joined Graham and Jamerson atop the 2,000-point plateau, and was the MAC's only three-time Player of the Year. Trent teamed with three-point marksman Geno Ford to guide Larry Hunter's Bobcats to

984-517: A MAC Championship in the 1993–1994 season . Ohio captured the conference tournament that season with an 89–66 victory over archrival Miami in the finals on ESPN. Hunter, who played for Snyder, saw Ohio defeat Ohio State in the Preseason NIT to open the following season . Wins over 14th-ranked Virginia, George Washington and New Mexico State earned the Bobcats a Preseason NIT title and an accompanying national ranking. That team would go on to post

1107-666: A Project of the Week every Saturday. The projects have included work with Good Earth Farms, Last Chance Corral, Cadillac Ranch , Habitat for Humanity , Alpha Delta Pi , Alpha Phi Omega , Pi Beta Phi , Project C , Rotaract , the Survivor Advocacy Program, and the Thursday Supper Volunteer Corps, among others. Charities at Ohio University have involved flag football tournaments and the 5K Flour Run, and have benefited O'Bleness Health System's Women's Health Fund and

1230-549: A SWAT team, and are members of the Athens-Hocking-Fairfield Major Crimes Unit. OUPD was certified with the Ohio Collaborative on January 27, 2017. Academe at Ohio University comprises its thirteen degree granting colleges and centers. The university honor code includes the traditional pillars of character , citizenship , civility , commitment , and community . Freshmen formally enter

1353-511: A lack of success in the postseason. His successor would be Tim O'Shea . A new era in Ohio basketball began in 2001 when Boston College assistant Tim O'Shea became the Bobcats' 15th head coach. His teams featured Patrick Flomo, Brandon Hunter and Steve Esterkamp and saw the creation The Convo's new student section, the O Zone. Hunter was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the second round of

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1476-522: A major program with faculty approval and awards the Bachelor of Specialized Studies (BSS) degree. The University College faculty are from various disciplines. Several research programs and institutes allow students to learn from scientists and scholars who are actively engaged in advancing their disciplines. Ohio University's Board of Trustees-approved research centers and institutes cover a broad range of disciplines. The College of Arts & Sciences sponsors

1599-577: A managing partner in the business, was promoted to CEO, replacing Millman, who remained as chairman. Millsport became the sports sponsorship and motorsports consulting and activation division of fellow Omnicom agency The Marketing Arm in 2004, a move that triggered several personnel moves within the agency. Howard Jacobs was promoted from senior VP/marketing and business development to president of Millsport. Basche moved to chairman of Millsport and chief relationship officer for The Marketing Arm, while Millsport founder James Millman ended his association with

1722-448: A midseason #5 national ranking while marching their way to another MAC championship before losing in the NCAA tournament to Notre Dame. The Bobcats won another MAC title under Snyder in the 1971–1972 season . Though the 'Cats were just 15–11 that year, they were 7–3 in the MAC with wins over the No. 12 Indiana Hoosiers and the No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes. Snyder's Bobcats won a final MAC title in

1845-496: A new sports marketing partnership. It marked Omnicom's first venture into sports marketing , and, under Millman's leadership, the firm achieved the strongest record of long-term client retention in the sports industry, with +20 year service relationships with the agency's three largest accounts. In 2002, Millsport VP Mike Bartelli opened an office in Charlotte, N.C. , dedicated to its Motorsports practice. The following year, Bob Basche,

1968-417: A pair of outright Big Ten Conference regular-season titles, two NCAA tournament appearances, a berth in the 2007 NCAA National Championship game and the 2008 NIT title . The Bobcats finished the 2009–2010 regular season with a 17–14 overall record and a 7–9 record in MAC play, earning them the ninth seed in their conference tournament. They won four straight games in the conference tournament to claim

2091-440: A score of 73–65. As a result of the teams' success, John Groce was offered and accepted the head coaching position at the University of Illinois on March 28, 2012. On April 3, 2012, Ohio hired former TCU and Kent State coach Jim Christian to replace John Groce. Christian had considerable success in the MAC at the helm of Kent State, eclipsing the 20 win plateau in each of his six seasons. In Christian's first season with

2214-511: A slight improvement in the 1950–1951 season and a 13–11 mark. The 1954–1955 season was a breakout year for Ohio, and the team earned a 16–5 record and key wins over Morehead State and Miami University . In 1960 , Ohio won its first championship under Snyder, with the team taking the MAC by way of a 10–2 league record (17–8 overall). That squad defeated the likes of the Toledo Rockets , Bowling Green Falcons, and Miami Redskins en route to

2337-622: Is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" . As of fall 2020, the university's total enrollment at Athens was slightly more than 18,000, while the all-campus enrollment was just over 30,000. Ohio's intercollegiate athletic teams are known as the Bobcats and compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at

2460-562: Is 8–15. Ohio has been selected to participate in five National Invitation Tournaments. Their combined record is 4–5. The Bobcats appeared in three College Basketball Invitational in 2008, 2016, and 2022. Their combined record is 4–3. The Bobcats made their first appearance in the third annual CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament in 2011. Their combined record is 3–2. Ohio is a tradition-rich school, and many of those traditions are associated with athletics events, especially basketball. Some Ohio traditions include: Ohio's most heated rival

2583-525: Is a PBS affiliate broadcasting on WOUB Athens/WOUC Cambridge . In addition to national PBS programs, WOUB features Newswatch , a nightly news broadcast with student reporters. Other student-produced programs include Gridiron Glory (following the Southeastern Ohio and parts of West Virginia high school football season, the recipient of many Emmys) and Bobcat Blitz (following the Ohio Bobcats during

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2706-637: Is a public research university with its main campus in Athens, Ohio , United States. The university was first chartered in 1787 by the Congress of the Confederation and subsequently approved by the territorial legislature in 1802 and the Ohio General Assembly in 1804, opening for students in 1809. It is the first university chartered by an Act of Congress , the first university to be established in

2829-486: Is an Internet radio -only station and the university's only student-run radio station . Ohio University has an amateur radio (also known as ham radio) club, the Ohio University Amateur Radio Club, call sign W8PZS, that operates out of Stocker Center. The New Political is a web publication with the latest news on campus and state politics. Thread Magazine is the fashion quarterly and Backdrop

2952-637: Is an intercollegiate varsity sports program of Ohio University . The team is a member of the Mid-American Conference competing in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The Bobcats have played their home games in the Convocation Center since 1968. The first Ohio basketball game occurred in 1907 when the Bobcats defeated the Parkersburg YMCA 46–9. Through

3075-749: Is classified as "selective" by both the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and U.S. News & World Report . The Princeton Review gives Ohio an "Admissions Selectivity Rating" of 85. The university extends offers of admission to, on average, around 85% of all applicants yearly after holistic review that includes examination of academic rigor, recommendations, essays, and high school performance, and admissions test scores, when submitted. The university no longer requires test scores and does not publish average tests scores for public release. Ohio University admitted 85% of all applicants, including first year and transfer students, for

3198-460: Is housed in the college. It is based on the British tutorial system typically found at undergraduate colleges, where students are placed either one on one or in small group instruction. Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine was established in 1975. It is the only osteopathic medical college in the state, and offers the degree Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.). The college is accredited by

3321-470: Is housed on the fourth floor, which opens onto its own outside terrace as well as onto the intersection of Park Place and Court Streets, making it a popular spot for students between classes. Other amenities include a United States Post Office and the Trisolini Art Gallery, named after a prominent fine arts faculty member. There are twelve residence halls on East Green. This area of the university

3444-703: Is in Athens, Ohio, overlooking the Hocking River . Constructed under the Jefferson presidency , New England and Early Americana Federalist themes are prevalent in the university's earliest architecture. Development of the campus began in 1812 with the erection of the university's central building, Manasseh Cutler Hall , a registered national landmark, and built only 20 years after the White House. Cutler Hall's University Chimes, replacing an existing old cast iron bell, chime on

3567-463: Is in excess of 36,000, encompassing its main campus in Athens and regional campuses; its body mostly hails from the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest and graduated from public high schools. Undergraduate admissions are more selective with further admission requirements for its journalism and other select schools. The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine maintains separate select admissions criteria and

3690-665: Is located within the School of Dance, Film, and Theater in the College of Fine Arts. The Kennedy Museum of Art is housed at the Ridges in Lin Hall. The history of the Patton College of Education dates back to May 11, 1886. The Normal Department – the predecessor to today's College of Education – was the first state-supported teacher preparation program in Ohio. The state's first kindergarten opened on

3813-467: Is named after the 14th president of the university. The facility replaced the original Baker Center located on East Union Street across from College Green and serves as the hub of campus activity. Electronic maps and virtual university e-tours, available at center information desks and online, direct visitors across campus. The building features Georgian-influenced Federal architecture and large windows that admit natural light and afford expansive views of

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3936-437: Is named in honor of Fritz J. Russ, an alumnus in electrical engineering and the founder of Systems Research Laboratories, a major bioengineering concern. The Scripps College of Communication comprises five schools and one research lab: The E.W. Scripps School of Journalism , the J. W. McClure School of Information and Telecommunication Systems, the School of Communication Studies, the School of Media Arts and Studies (formerly

4059-547: Is the campus periodical about pop culture ; both are written by undergraduates. OHIO Today is the official university magazine for alumni and friends, and OHIO Women is its female-reader digest. The university also publishes the OHIO News page, the institution's official online news and information resource. OHIO Forum is the official online publication of the College of Arts & Sciences . OIT (Ohio Information Technology )

4182-487: Is the largest academic division at the university, host to a broad range of liberal arts courses in the humanities , the social sciences , and the natural sciences as the foundation for all undergraduate degrees. The Russ College of Engineering and Technology is home to the university's highly ranked programs in the traditional fields of engineering at the undergraduate and graduate level. It enrolls approximately 1,400 undergraduates and almost 300 graduate students. It

4305-411: Is the most selective college at the university. Ohio University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" . The Chronicle of Higher Education has recognized the university as one of the top producers of U.S. Fulbright scholars by type of institution, with the highest number of recipients in the state as well as

4428-588: Is the oldest residential green and includes three of the steepest walkways at the hilly Athens campus: Morton Hill, the Bryan Hall terrace and staircase, and Jefferson Hill. Each walkway affords East Green residents access to classrooms if they are willing to walk or bicycle. East Green is also home to Shively Court, a newly renovated dining hall with dine-in, take-out, and grab-and-go options. East Green includes Jefferson Marketplace with several food vendors. South Green includes areas near Emeriti Park, and extends along

4551-446: Is the university tech depot and help desk , responsible for a wide range of duties from CatMail (campus email) to hosting official websites. Ohio University sports began in 1894 with an 8–0 loss to Marietta College in football . The university competes in the major National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division I level and is a charter member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC), established in 1946, and remains

4674-587: Is with Miami University. "The Battle of the Bricks" is an annual all-sports rivalry competition between the Ohio Bobcats and the Miami RedHawks athletic programs. The name "Battle of the Bricks" evolved from each school's reputation of having a campus of red brick buildings. Each varsity athletic competition in which the Bobcats and RedHawks meet including tournament play is counted as part of the years series record. At

4797-480: The 1908–09 campaign and 2–5 during the 1909–10 season . Over the next three seasons, the basketball program was in a state of flux, with a new coach taking over the reins every year. Ohio joined the Ohio Athletic Conference in 1911, and started out poorly under coach Arthur Hinaman with a 2–9 record . A bit of stability arrived to Athens with the hiring of coach Mark Banks in 1913. Banks would lead

4920-445: The 1930–31 season with a 12–4 mark. Just two seasons later in 1933–1934 , the Bobcats won another Buckeye Athletic Association championship with a 16–4 record and two wins over the archrival Miami Redskins. The 1936–1937 season marked Grover's third and final Buckeye Athletic Association championship. The Bobcats were 18–3 that year, and earned wins over programs such as Xavier and Dayton . William J. "Dutch" Trautwein took over

5043-685: The 1973–1974 season , with a 16–11 record and wins over the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Ohio State Buckeyes. Jim Snyder was immediately succeeded by his assistant Dale Bandy , who struggled to a 69–89 record over his six-year tenure at Ohio. Bandy was replaced by Danny Nee in 1980 , with the Bobcats beginning a road back to prominence. His teams – led by the likes of John Devereaux , Robert Tatum, Paul Baron, John Rhodes, Eddie Hicks and Vic Alexander –tallied four consecutive 20-win seasons from 1983 to 1986. The 1982-83 team won

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5166-814: The American Osteopathic Association . In 1993, Barbara Ross-Lee was appointed to the position of dean of the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine; she was the first African-American woman to serve as the dean of a U.S. medical school. In 2014, alongside pre-eminent training partner OhioHealth, the college opened a second medical school campus in Dublin, Ohio. In 2015, the college opened a third campus in affiliation with Cleveland Clinic at Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital in Warrensville Heights, Ohio. Approximately 120 medical students train at

5289-605: The College Lands , founding Athens due to its location directly between the original capital of Chillicothe and Marietta. In 1802, approval was granted by the territorial government for the establishment of the American Western University, but the school was not operated under that name. Ohio University was recognized by the new state on February 18, 1804, with its charter being certified by the Ohio General Assembly . This last approval happened eleven months after Ohio

5412-613: The CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament in 2011 and 2014 . Prior to joining the MAC, the 'Cats won an Ohio Athletic Conference title in 1921 and three Buckeye Athletic Association championships in 1931, 1933, and 1937. As a result of the storied tradition of Ohio Bobcats basketball, the program was recently ranked 86th in Street & Smith's 100 Greatest Basketball Programs of All Time , published in 2005. Ohio Bobcats men%27s basketball The Ohio Bobcats men's basketball team

5535-644: The Division I level as charter members of the Mid-American Conference . Ohio football has participated in 16 bowl games through the 2023 season. The men's basketball team has made 14 appearances in the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament , with their most recent appearance in 2021 . A university in the Ohio Country was first envisioned by Manasseh Cutler , credited as the school's founder along with Revolutionary War Brigadier General Rufus Putnam . In addition to being instrumental in its founding, Putnam

5658-525: The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine . Heritage is the only medical school in the state to award the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. In 1979, on the university's 175th anniversary, Chubu University of Japan donated 175 cherry trees. The Ohio University Innovation Center, a technology business incubator, started in 1983. The Ohio University Edison Biotechnology Institute was founded in 1984. In

5781-455: The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2000, 2005, and 2017, as well as the 2010 Rose Parade . Athens' annual Halloween block party is the most well-known and far-reaching tradition, with Ohio University providing support services for the thousands of partiers who attend. Among more traditions which students enjoy being involved in each year are Homecoming Weekend , with its grand parade through

5904-597: The NCAA tournament 14 times, appearing in 1960 , 1961 , 1964 , 1965 , 1970 , 1972 , 1974 , 1983, 1985, 1994 , 2005 , 2010 , 2012 , and 2021 . The Bobcats have been selected for the National Invitation Tournament 5 times in 1941 (runner-up), 1969 , 1986 , 1995 , and 2013 , while also appearing in the College Basketball Invitational in 2008 and 2016 , they made 2 appearances in

6027-466: The National Invitation Tournament five times: in 1941 (runner-up), 1969 , 1986 , 1995 , and 2013 . Ohio also appeared in the College Basketball Invitational in 2008 , 2016 , and 2022 and the CollegeInsider.com Tournament in 2011 and 2014 . The program was ranked 86th in Street & Smith's 100 Greatest Basketball Programs of All Time , published in 2005. The first intercollegiate men's basketball game involving an Ohio University team

6150-485: The Ohio University Press , publishing on a range of subjects. Students operate a newspaper, television, radio stations, numerous online sites, among more media, at Ohio University. The main newspaper, The Post , publishes in print once a week and online all days of the week while the university is in session, and is officially independent of the university and its administration. Ohio University Public Television

6273-587: The Parkersburg YMCA 46–9. Since that day, Ohio has posted a .571 winning percentage over their 100-year history and a .566 winning percentage in their 65 years in the Mid-American Conference. The Bobcats have won 7 Mid-American Conference tournament titles in 1983 , 1985 , 1994 , 2005 , 2010 , 2012 , and 2021 ; as well as 10 MAC regular-season titles in 1960, 1961, 1964, 1965, 1970, 1972, 1974, 1985, 1994, and 2013 . In addition, Ohio has played in

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6396-559: The Southeastern Conference champion Florida , the Bobcats' season ended in the first round. The 2005–2006 'Cats proved successful as well, posting a 19–11 record with wins over teams such as Rhode Island and Samford , and a close loss to Kentucky. The 2006–2007 team also posted 19 wins, with a final record of 19–13. A 20 win campaign was had in the 2007–2008 season , including notable non-conference wins over Maryland , St. John's , George Mason , and Bucknell . The team

6519-514: The 100 largest libraries in the United States. Alden Library was the first in the world to generate an electronic library record in 1971. The university maintains a complex system of archives in its libraries. The Robert E. and Jean R. Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections maintains and displays rare books and collections, including a 14th-century Gutenberg Bible . Laptops and other accessories are available through technology services at

6642-468: The 1990s. Ohio restructured its two colleges into five in 1935, establishing the colleges of Commerce, Fine Arts, and Applied Science in addition to the existing colleges of Arts & Sciences and Education. The graduate college was created in 1936, and the first PhD program was initiated in 1956 in chemistry. Starting mid–century, the university also began to establish regional campuses throughout southeast Ohio. The first, Ohio University – Chillicothe ,

6765-520: The 2003 draft. Esterkamp continues to play professionally overseas as well. In the 2004–2005 season Ohio went 13–1 in The Convo and won 13 of their final 17 games. The team defeated Marshall , Kent State , and Miami in the preliminary rounds of the MAC tournament before scoring an 80–79 overtime victory over Buffalo in the championship to earn an NCAA tournament berth. Despite a second-half comeback against

6888-420: The 2022–23 season, Ohio has posted a .574 winning percentage over its 117-year history and a .561 winning percentage in its 78 years in the Mid-American Conference. The Bobcats have won seven Mid-American Conference tournament titles ( 1983 , 1985 , 1994 , 2005 , 2010 , 2012 , and 2021 ), as well as 10 MAC regular-season titles (1960, 1961, 1964, 1965, 1970, 1972, 1974, 1985, 1994 and 2013 ). Prior to joining

7011-949: The African American Research and Service Institute, the Astrophysical Institute, the Contemporary History Institute, the Charles J. Ping Institute for the Teaching of the Humanities, Center for Intelligent Chemical Instrumentation, the Nanoscale and Quantum Phenomena Institute, the Institute for Applied and Professional Ethics, Institute for the Empirical Study of Language, the Institute of Nuclear and Particle Physics,

7134-666: The Athens Backpack Program, respectively. Student Senate's Beautification Day regularly receives a large turnout and is particularly unique in the Spring. In early 1962, President Vernon Alden signed the first of several contracts with the federal government to facilitate Peace Corps volunteer training programs. Today, Ohio University hosts a recruiting office for the Peace Corps in a tradition affiliated with that organization since Sargent Shriver 's visit. The university operates

7257-688: The Athens campus as the central academic library , staffed with research librarians. Several smaller libraries serve various departments, as well as collection libraries within the Alden Library building. Also housed within Alden Library is the Ohio University Press, Ohio University's publishing company. Each regional campus has its own library and printed text collections. The collection of Ohio University's library contains over 2.3 million units of microfilm material, 13,500 periodical subscriptions and more than 4 million printed volumes, making it one of

7380-505: The Athens campus, 70 in Dublin and 60 in Cleveland. The College of Health Sciences and Professions was established in 1979, and is the home for departments of exercise physiology, dietetics and nutrition sciences, physical therapy, athletic training, health studies, nursing, rehabilitation and communications science, social and public health, and social work. University College was established in 2004. The college comprises students who design

7503-839: The Avionics Engineering Research Center, the Institute for Corrosion & Multiphase Technology, the Center for Intelligent, Distributed and Dependable Systems, the Ohio Research Institute for Transportation and the Environment, and the T. Richard and Eleanora K. Robe Leadership Institute. The Condensed Matter and Surface Science program supports research in condensed matter and materials physics. The Nanoscale and Quantum Phenomena Institute (NQPI) supports research in diverse aspects of nanoscience and quantum mechanical phenomena in nature. The College of Business sponsors

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7626-477: The Bobcat Student Lounge, a shop called Bobcat Depot that sells apparel, computers, and accessories; a theater seating 400; study areas; computer labs; administrative offices; and numerous conference rooms. The Front Room, a large coffee house named after a former popular university rathskeller , features a stage, artwork and a community fireplace. It serves Starbucks products and university bakery items and

7749-459: The Bobcat basketball program in 1938. He led the team to 12–8 and 19–6 records in his first and second seasons . In the 1940–41 season , the team earned a record of 18–4, and was selected for the National Invitation Tournament after a season which included wins over Xavier, Akron , Toledo , Cincinnati, and archrival Miami. With the play of Frank Baumholtz , the Bobcats finished as runners-up in

7872-407: The Bobcats , they finished with a 24–10 overall record and 14–2 in the MAC. Tied for first in the MAC East, the Bobcats were the 2nd seed in the MAC tournament falling to Akron in the championship 65–46. Akron was the only MAC opponent the Bobcats had failed to defeat all season. The Bobcats earned a spot in the 2013 National Invitation Tournament but came up short with a 61–57 loss to Denver in

7995-423: The Bobcats for a quarter century. With star players like Jim Betts, Bunk Adams, Jerry Jackson, Don Hilt, Gerald McKee and Sports Illustrated cover boy Walter Luckett , Snyder won a total of seven MAC titles. His teams made seven NCAA appearances and finished with a winning record 21 times in 25 years. Snyder's first season was rather lackluster, with the 'Cats posting a 6–14 record. He followed that up with

8118-467: The Bobcats posting a 4–8 record in the 1918–1919 season . Bank's successor was Frank Gullum , who in his two years at the helm was 5–4 and 5–6, respectively. Gullum was succeeded by Russell Finsterwald , who led the team to an outstanding 15–2 season in his first year at the helm. That 1920–1921 team defeated the Miami Redskins and Cincinnati Bearcats each twice, and also earned Ohio's first Ohio Athletic Association title. Finsterwald's 1921–1922 squad

8241-425: The Cincinnati Bearcats and the Marietta Pioneers . In 1923-24 , the Bobcats marked their move into the brand new Men's Gymnasium with a 16–5 record and a near miss of an Ohio Athletic Conference title. Several winning seasons later, the Bobcats moved into the Buckeye Athletic Association in 1926 and started off with an 8–13 mark in the 1926–1927 season . Ohio won its first Buckeye Athletic Association title during

8364-512: The Glidden administration, from 1994 to 2004, new construction included the Life Sciences Research Facility, Emeriti Park, Walter Hall, plus major renovations to Gordy Hall, Grover Center, and Memorial Auditorium; the expansion of Bentley Hall and Copeland Hall; and groundwork for the new Baker Center that opened in 2007. In the Fall of 2012, Ohio University converted its academic calendar from quarters to semesters, after first having changed to quarters in 1967. The main residential university campus

8487-502: The Hocking River valley. There are eighteen residence halls on South Green, following the addition of four new residence halls in the summer of 2015. South Green is home to several facilities, including: West Green includes buildings around the western part of the Athens campus. The Ohio Athletic Mall spans the western portion of the campus, near the end of the Athens bike path at the Union street crossing. The mall features lacrosse, baseball, track, field and related athletic venues. Along

8610-414: The Institute for Neuromusculoskeletal Research, Tropical Disease Institute, Edison Biotechnology Institute, and Appalachian Rural Health Institute. In Engineering and Technology, Ohio sponsors the Institute for Sustainable Energy and the Environment, the Center for Advanced Materials Processing, the Center for Advanced Software Systems Integration, the Automatic Identification Education and Research Center,

8733-511: The Kissing Circle on College Green, a tradition where couples will kiss on College Green to solidify their relationship so it becomes a "Bobcat Bond;" the week of Hellenic "rushing" in the Fall, for freshmen to become sorority and fraternity members; and the entire month of April featuring ecological advocacy and green awareness programs across all campuses. Students maintain a variety of organized and independent service events. The Community Service Leadership Council involves students to oversee

8856-733: The MAC Tournament title with a subsequent win in the NCAA tournament . In 1985 the Bobcats won both the MAC regular season and tournament but lost to Kansas in the NCAA tournament . The 1986 team finished with an NIT matchup in the Convo versus the Ohio State Buckeyes. Nee left in 1986 to coach the Nebraska Cornhuskers , with Billy Hahn taking over the reins. His teams were led by future NBA players Paul "Snoopy" Graham and Dave Jamerson , two of Ohio's three 2,000-point scorers. Jamerson's 31.2 points per-game average in 1989–90 included

8979-529: The MAC's automatic bid to the NCAA tournament . Placed into the Midwest region as a 14 seed, Ohio upset 3rd-seeded and 12th ranked Georgetown 97–83. The Bobcats took a 12-point lead into halftime and the Hoyas never got closer than a 7-point deficit the rest of the way. After a mildly disappointing 2010–11 season , resulting in a 19–16 record and a 2011 CIT Quarterfinal berth, the Bobcats came back in 2011–12 , with

9102-446: The MAC, the Bobcats won an Ohio Athletic Conference title in 1921 and three Buckeye Athletic Association championships (1931, 1933, and 1937). In addition, Ohio has played in the NCAA tournament 14 times (second most in the MAC), appearing in 1960 , 1961 , 1964 , 1965 , 1970 , 1972 , 1974 , 1983 , 1985 , 1994 , 2005 , 2010 , 2012 , and 2021 . The Bobcats have been selected for

9225-564: The Mid-American Conference in 2011–12. Ohio University was recognized by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs as a top producer of 2014–2015 Fulbright U.S. Students. Since 2008, 16 students have won the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship , 32 students have won the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program and 94 students have become Fulbright Program U.S. grantees. One alumnus has shared

9348-582: The Nobel Prize. Ohio faculty has achievements ranging from the first university to successfully accomplish a trans-genetic DNA injection, to Francis Bundy's work on early synthesis of diamond to Paul Murray Kendall's celebrated biography of Richard III . Some sense of research achievements at Ohio University can be seen in the biographies of the Edwin and Ruth Kennedy Distinguished Professors appointed annually since 1959. Undergraduate admission to Ohio University

9471-562: The Office of the President; Wilson Hall, the College of Arts & Sciences ; McGuffey Hall, named for William McGuffey ; and the College Gateway. These three original primary structures are featured elements of the official current university logo and maintain true to their original design of over 200 years ago. The College Green has changed little in the past two centuries, which contributes to

9594-577: The Offices of the Bursar and Registrar; Ellis Hall, home to the departments of English, Classics , Religious Studies, and Philosophy; Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium; as well as Bryan Hall, an upperclassman residence hall. The University Sundial, located behind Galbreath Chapel, was constructed in 1907 and marks the original location of the university's first building. College Green is framed by two main university gateways. Alumni Gateway, built in 1915, features

9717-638: The Ohio University Cartographic Center, the Institute for Quantitative Biology, and the Center for Ring Theory and Its Applications. The Center for International Studies was established in 1964. The George Washington Forum on Ideas sponsors exchanges on a wide range of topics and the university launched the Global Leadership Center to engage students from any major in a wide variety of global impact projects during their studies. The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine sponsors

9840-717: The Ohio University campus in 1907. Today, the College of Education is organized into three departments: Counseling and Higher Education, Educational Studies, and Teacher Education. The college currently serves more than 2,100 undergraduate and 800 graduate students. On July 1, 2010, The Patton College became the home of several programs previously housed in the College of Health and Human Services, creating two new departments: Human and Consumer Science Education, and Recreation and Sport Pedagogy. The Honors Tutorial College offers programs in 34 disciplines, ranging from journalism to astrophysics. The Office of Nationally Competitive Awards

9963-718: The Proctorville Center, which was opened in April 2007. It was acquired by the Collins Career Technical Center in October 2023. The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine operates two campuses in addition to Athens: The Athens campus is organized by its 12 degree-granting academic colleges and schools, the Ohio University Libraries system, and various support services. The College of Arts & Sciences

10086-879: The School of Telecommunications), the School of Visual Communication (VisCom), and the Game Research and Immersive Design (GRID) Lab. The College of Business offers nine different majors and a general business minor for students with non-business majors, as well as the "OHIO MBA" in a variety of learning formats. Copeland Hall, seat of the college, maintains six computer labs and two study lounges with computers, as well as many conference rooms and small group rooms for an intimate, collaborative team atmosphere. All business classes are taught by professors instead of graduate students. The College of Fine Arts offers academic programs in art, dance, film, interdisciplinary arts, music, and theater. The Ohio University School of Music celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2017. The university's film program

10209-581: The Telecommunications Center, and the Institute for Telecommunication Studies. The College of Communication also sponsors the Game Research and Immersive Design (GRID) Lab, an initiative of its Scripps College of Communication, providing Ohioans the training, education, and opportunity to develop technical and creative skills with digital game technology. The GRID Lab serves as an innovative and creative center for undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff research and project development. It

10332-1075: The West Green quadrangle is the Stocker Center, which houses the Russ College of Engineering and Technology. There are eight residence halls on the West Green. The West Green also includes: The Charles J. Ping Center is one of the largest recreational facilities in the nation. Covering 168,000 square feet (15,600 m ) on three floors, Ping houses a 36-foot (11 m), double-sided climbing wall, five basketball/volleyball courts, two multipurpose gymnasiums, an elevated four-lane indoor running track, eight racquetball courts and an enclosed glass fitness area. Ping Center also provides free weight and cardio rooms, aerobics and fitness classes, combative sports, dance, meeting rooms and personal training. The recreation center also houses club sports and intramural sports. Construction began in 1994 and it opened in January 1996. Ping

10455-459: The award. The Bobcats lost to Buffalo in the semifinal game of the MAC Tournament 74–88. The 2015–16 team received and accepted an invitation to the 2016 College Basketball Invitational and reached the semifinals but lost to Morehead State . Phillips was told he would not return next season on March 13, 2019. Ohio hired alumnus Jeff Boals to replace Phillips as the head coach for the Bobcats on March 17, 2019. Boals (pronounced BOWLS) spent

10578-465: The best in Ohio history. That team won the MAC title with a 10–2 league mark, and followed it up with NCAA tournament wins over the Louisville Cardinals and the No. 4 Kentucky Wildcats . Snyder's 'Cats ultimately lost to the No. 2 Michigan Wolverines in the " Elite Eight ". Though the 1963–1964 team produced a record that was hard to top, the 1964–1965 edition did its best to compete with

10701-445: The campus grew, with the construction of 25 new dormitories located on two new residential college greens, with radio and television stations, research and classroom facilities, and the construction of the 13,000-seat Convocation Center arena. Ohio University ranks among the top 25 largest residential college campuses in the United States, and the 5th largest in total campus size after acquiring acreage from adjacent hilltop properties in

10824-627: The center for eBusiness, the Center for International Business Education and Development, the Ohio University Insurance Institute, the Center for Sports Administration, and the Schey Sales Center. The university also has a business incubator and innovation center. In Scripps College of Communications disciplines, Ohio sponsors the Institute for International Journalism, the Scripps Survey Research Center,

10947-520: The company to launch a new agency in partnership with Omnicom, called Partnership Marketing Connection (PMC). In 2006, Dan Belmont joined Millsport as president, replacing Howard Jacobs, who left to join Millsport client XM Satellite Radio as SVP of strategic partnership marketing. In 2008, Bartelli was named President, Motorsports. He left later that same year, joining Petty Holdings as CMO. Ohio University Ohio University ( Ohio or OU )

11070-685: The conclusion of each academic year, the school with the most varsity wins takes the trophy back to their campus for the following year. Ohio also has a rival with Marshall called the Battle of the Bell. Source: As of 11/24/2024 The Bobcats have won 7 Mid-American Conference tournament titles in 1983, 1985, 1994, 2005, 2010, 2012, and 2021 as well as 10 MAC regular-season titles in 1960, 1961, 1964, 1965, 1970, 1972, 1974,1985, 1994, and 2013. Through March 8, 2024, Ohio owns an all-time MAC record of 657–513 (.561) in 78 seasons of league competition. The following are

11193-671: The conference's automatic bid to the NCAA tournament as the No. 13 seed in the West region. There they upset No. 4-seeded Virginia in the First Round before falling to No. 5-seeded Creighton in the Second Round. The 2021-22 team opened the season 22–4 but struggled down the stretch to finish 25–10 His 2022-23 team had a lot of roster turnover and slipped to 19–14. His 2023-24 team finished 20–13. Source: The Bobcats have appeared in 14 NCAA Tournaments. Their combined record

11316-515: The first round. During the 2013–14 season , Christian led the Bobcats to a 25–12 record making the senior class the winningest class in school history with 97 total wins. Ohio failed to reach the NCAA Tournament, losing to Akron once again in the MAC Tournament. The team received an invitation to participate in the 2014 CIT and reached the quarterfinals losing to VMI 90–92. On April 3, 2014, Christian left Ohio and accepted an offer to become

11439-576: The first time on the College Green , giving the university exposure across America and internationally. On May 4, 1970, the Ohio National Guard was ordered to open fire on students demonstrating against the Vietnam War at Kent State University , killing 4 and wounding 9. At the same time, there were sit-ins and anti-war riots at Ohio University, even more intense than those of Kent State. This

11562-498: The former Northwest Territory , and the first land grant institution of higher education in the United States. Ohio University comprises nine campuses, nine undergraduate colleges, a graduate college, a college of medicine, and a public affairs school. It offers more than 250 areas of undergraduate study as well as certificates, master's, and doctoral degrees. It is a member of the University System of Ohio . The university

11685-575: The half hour every day until 9:00pm. The original bell, the 3rd oldest university bell in America, which is still hung in the Cutler Hall Cupola, rang to signal the start and end of the school day, as well as to signal the end of different class periods. Cast in the early 1800s, it served the university for well over a century. The historic College Green is the centralized quadrangle lawn and location of significant campus buildings: Manasseh Cutler Hall ,

11808-488: The head coach for the Boston College Eagles . Ohio hired Saul Phillips to replace Christian as the head coach for the Bobcats on April 6, 2014. Phillips had tremendous success coaching for NDSU the previous 7 years, including a second round NCAA tournament win in 2014 and two Summit League championships in 2009 and 2014 . His first season at Ohio was a disappointment as the 2014–15 Bobcats finished with

11931-422: The incoming 2022 class. The Class of 2026 enrolled as Ohio University's largest class, coming from all 50 states. The Ohio University Marching 110 is the official marching band of Ohio University, founded in 1923 and based out of the College of Fine Arts. The nickname Marching 110 is a reference to the band's original number of members; modern bands consist of approximately 225 members. The 110 represents

12054-607: The latter half of first year convocation, where students, led by the Ohio University Marching 110 , march up Richland Avenue, onto Presidents Street, turning north onto Court Street, and entering the Green through the College Gate at the corner of Court and Union Streets. From there, a large involvement fair is held where students find clubs they wish to join. The John Calhoun Baker University Center, which opened in January 2007,

12177-399: The official colors of hunter green and white. The school mascot is Rufus the Bobcat, and a life-sized sculpture of a bobcat stands poised at the entrance to Peden Stadium. The 13,080-seat Convocation Center serves as home to the university's men's and women's basketball teams, as well as women's volleyball teams. The first Ohio basketball game occurred in 1907 when the Bobcats defeated

12300-528: The previous year's squad. They posted an 11–1 MAC record and a 19–7 overall mark, though fell to Dayton in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Snyder's teams would go through a slight drought until the 1968–1969 season , when they open up the Convocation Center with a win over the Indiana Hoosiers and subsequent postseason NIT appearance and a 17–9 record. The very next season , Ohio scored wins over No. 16 Ohio State and No. 13 Purdue and achieved

12423-513: The prior three seasons as the head coach at Stony Brook going 55–41 overall and 31–17 in America East play. The Bobcats went 17-15 in Boals first season with Ohio . Following the 2019-2020 season , the MAC tournament was cancelled due to the start of the coronavirus pandemic . The next season Boals lead his 2020-21 team to a 17-8 record including 3 wins in the MAC tournament . They received

12546-599: The program to a 3–10 season in his first year, but the 'Cats surged to 11–4 in Bank's second year at the helm. That 1914–1915 squad beat the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Miami Redskins twice, while also impressively defeating Wooster by a score of 51–20. Banks teams would fall off over the next several seasons, with the low point being a 2–14 mark in the 1916–1917 campaign . Banks would coach only one more year, with

12669-702: The reference desk. Outside Alden Library and directly behind Cutler Hall is Wolfe Garden, a small enclave in the shape of the State of Ohio, which features native Ohio trees and plants. Ohio University maintains its own police department. Operating out of 118 Ridges Circle (the Ridges, Building 13, first floor), the Ohio University Police Department (OUPD) is a fully-fledged, independent law enforcement agency with 31 sworn officers, 5 dispatchers, and 2 administrative support personnel. It has patrol and investigative divisions, two explosive detective canine teams,

12792-590: The sole charter member competing in the conference. University intercollegiate athletics include six men's squads and eight women's squads. At the national level, Ohio University defeated 4th-seeded Michigan in the 2012 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament . They followed up that with a 62–56 win over 12th-seeded South Florida , reaching the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 1964. All university sporting events are open to students at no additional charge. Ohio's men's and women's athletics teams compete under

12915-443: The southern and western sides of the campus. In contrast to the exterior's red brick and white columns, the interior has a more contemporary style with high domed ceilings. Terrazzo mosaics of aspects of the earth's globe are embedded in the atrium of the main entrance to the building. Baker Center contains a large food court called West 82; a pub bistro called Latitude 39; a Grand Ballroom; The Honors Collegium, The Wall of Presidents,

13038-508: The streets of Athens and activities that allow students to mingle with alumni. International Week in the Spring features another colorful parade and festivities along Court Street. The Student Activities Commission (SAC) sponsors a yearly springtime concert with prominent musicians, usually held at the Convocation Center. The university community is well known for its unofficial springtime fests and concerts, as well. Other traditions include

13161-418: The surrounding Hocking River is a series of sakura trees planted to commemorate the university's historic partnership with Chubu University . Japanese students sponsor an annual "Sakura Festival" each year, a cultural event celebrating the visually dramatic blossoming of the cherry trees and their evening lightings. Nearby Bicentennial Park features Input , a landscape artwork by artist Maya Lin . Anchoring

13284-523: The text "That thou Mayest Grow In Knowledge, Wisdom and Love," borrowed from the Latin phrase inscribed over a gateway to the University of Padua and was dedicated upon the 100th anniversary of the university's first graduating class. The newer College Gate, built in the 1960s, features words taken from the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 regarding public education. Traditions surrounding College Green include

13407-515: The tournament to perennial power Long Island University . Baumholtz, known as the "Midvale Marvel", earned tournament MVP honors and All-American status for his NIT performance. Following his Ohio career, he became one of a few to play two professional sports – basketball with the Cleveland Rebels in 1946–47 and baseball with the Chicago Cubs , Cincinnati Reds , and Philadelphia Phillies over

13530-518: The university at various athletic functions and other events. The Marching 110 became the first collegiate marching band to perform in Carnegie Hall in 1976. In January 1993, the 110 performed in Bill Clinton 's first inaugural parade through Washington, D.C. , after Clinton asked campaign chairman and Ohio University alumnus David Wilhelm for the band to perform. Other notable performances include

13653-571: The university with their annual convocation and march beneath Alumni Gateway along with university officials. The university is nationally known for its liberal arts programs, as well as its journalism, business, and medicine programs. Additionally, it maintains five branch campuses, two regional medical campuses in Cleveland and Dublin, Ohio , and an engineering research and development center in Beavercreek, Ohio . The total university student enrollment

13776-582: The university's colonial appearance. The green, inspired by the university founders, is based upon the classic layout of traditional English and New England towns and similar to university quadrangles. College Green features Galbreath Chapel, the spire of which, topped with a brass weather vane, is modeled after that of the portico of Nash's All Souls Church in London . Other buildings on the College Green include Chubb Hall, home to Undergraduate Admissions as well as

13899-430: The year). WOUB also airs The OUtlet , a radio show and podcast featuring stories wherever "campus meets community." WOUB-FM 91.3 Athens, WOUC-FM 89.1 Cambridge , WOUH-FM 91.9 Chillicothe , WOUL-FM 89.1 Ironton , and WOUZ-FM 90.1 Zanesville broadcast the same programs throughout southeastern Ohio. Separate public radio programming is also heard in Athens on WOUB AM 1340. ACRN ("The Rock Lobster "), founded in 1971,

14022-681: Was admitted to the Union. The first three students enrolled in 1809. The first two bachelor's degrees were granted in 1815. Ohio University was closed between 1843 and 1848. Women were first admitted to the university in 1868. In 1874, the Ohio General Assembly created the new Ohio State University in Columbus as a land grant school upon passage of the Morrill Act of 1862. At that time some representatives proposed that both Ohio University and Miami University be demoted to preparatory schools. In 1880, it

14145-562: Was also an original trustee of the university. Putnam Hall there is named for him. Cutler had served as a chaplain in George Washington 's Continental Army . The institution's first name was American Western University. In 1797, settlers from Marietta traveled downstream on the Ohio River and up the Hocking River to establish a location for the school in what the Congress designated as

14268-499: Was equally impressive, posting a 19–4 mark with two wins against the Bowling Green Falcons . Though Finsterwald would only last these two seasons, his work cannot be underestimated in steering the 'Cats towards a legacy of success. Butch Grover took the reins of the Ohio program in 1922, and led the team to a newfound level of success. His inaugural 1922–1923 season was marked by an 11–8 record, and wins over teams such as

14391-426: Was extended an invite to the College Basketball Invitational , where the Bobcats advanced to the second round. On June 23, 2008, O'Shea announced he was leaving the Bobcats team to become head coach at Bryant University . On June 27, 2008, former Ohio State associate head coach John Groce was named the 16th head coach in Bobcats history. Groce brought 14 years of assistant coaching experience to Athens, along with

14514-756: Was founded by various faculty and staff from the School of Media Arts and Studies. In Education, Ohio sponsors the Center for Cooperative Curriculum Development and Partnerships, the Institute for Democracy in Education, the George Hill Center for Counseling & Research, the Center for Higher Education, the Child Development Center, and the Edward Stevens Center for the Study and Development of Literacy and Language. Vernon R. Alden Library serves

14637-608: Was instead suggested that Ohio and Miami be merged directly with Ohio State, but the 1896 Sleeper Bill, introduced by Athenian David L. Sleeper , the speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives, provided annual support for the university; this set the precedent for continuing state support of Ohio University. A second challenge was defeated in 1906. The 20th century saw dramatic growth in student enrollment, academic offerings, and research facilities. Between 1955 and 1970, undergraduate enrollment tripled from 7,000 to 20,000. During this era,

14760-498: Was named in honor of the 18th president of Ohio University, Charles J. Ping. Ping is also one of the largest student employers on campus. The first regional campus, Ohio University – Chillicothe , was opened in 1946 to help eliminate post-World War II overcrowding on the university's main campus. The school began with 281 students, 70 percent of which were armed services veterans. Today, more than 9,800 students attend Ohio University's five regional campuses: Ohio University maintained

14883-532: Was opened in 1946 to help eliminate post- World War II overcrowding on the university's main campus. The school began with 281 students, 70 percent of which were armed services veterans. Later campuses would come in 1946 at Zanesville , 1956 in Ironton and Lancaster , 1957 in St. Clairsville , and formerly Proctorville in 2006. In 1964, U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson publicly referenced his Great Society initiative for

15006-583: Was partly due to the administration's refusal to close the university; instead of going home, many students from other Ohio universities that did close came to Athens to protest further. When the Ohio National Guard was called in to Athens, there was a 3-hour battle at the Baker Center, resulting in 23 injured and 54 arrested students. On May 15, the campus was closed. Alden Library was completed in 1969. In 1975, Ohio established its medical school, known as

15129-402: Was played in Athens in 1907 against the Parkersburg YMCA . Under the direction of coach James Jones, the Bobcats won the game by a score of 46–9 and continued their victories with a 5-game winning streak to start the season. The 'Cats would go on to lose 4 games that season and earn a 7–4 record. Coach Jones would only be at Ohio for two more seasons, leading the team to records of 1–1 in

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