Ohio University overview

Q. What is Ohio University famous for?

Ans. Ohio University is distinguished by its rich history, diverse campus, international community and beautiful environment. It is the oldest public university in Ohio state. It ranked among the top universities of the United States. The popular courses in Ohio are Nursing, Business, Administration and Management, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. 

Q. What is the ranking of Ohio University?

Ans. The rankings and achievements of the Ohio University are – 

GLOBAL RANKING

• The university ranked 1001-1200 in QS World University Ranking
• It ranked 601-700 by ARWU
• University ranked 689 in U.S. News & World Report
• It also ranked 601-800 in THE

NATIONAL RANKING

• The university ranked 155-175 in ARWU
• It ranked 319 in Forbes
• It also ranked 310 in Washington Monthly

Q. Who are the top Alumni of Ohio University?

Ans. The notable alumni of the Ohio University are – 

• Venkatraman Ramakrishnan – Nobel prize in Chemistry in 2009
• George Voinovich – U.S. Senator
• Wesley Lowery – won the Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting
• Stephen R. Kappes – Deputy Director of Central Intelligence Agency
• Robert Arter – Lieutenant General in U.S. Army
• Allie LaForce – Journalist
• Richard Dean Anderson – Actor
• Ed O’Neill – Actor
• Ashok Trivedi – Co-founder of Mastech Inc. 
• Edward James Roye – Chief justice of Liberia

Q. What is the main USP of Ohio University?

Ans. Ohio University is distinguished by its rich history, diverse campus, international community and beautiful environment. It is the oldest public university in Ohio state. It ranked among the top universities of the United States. The popular courses in Ohio are Nursing, Business, Administration and Management, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. 

Q. How is the campus of Ohio University?

Ans. The university is a residential campus in Athens, Ohio. College Green is the central lawn and location of significant campus buildings including Manasseh Cutler Hall, Wilson Hall, Office of President, the college of Arts and Sciences, McGuffey Hall and the College of Gateway. Manasseh Cutler Hall is a registered national landmark. The College Green also features Galbreath Chapel and Chubb Hall.John Calhoun Baker University Center is the hub of campus activity. It has a large food court called West 82, a pub bistro called Latitude 39, a Grand Ballroom, The Honors Collegium, The Wall of President, the Bobcat Student Lounge, Theater, administrative offices, numerous conference rooms and a shop called Bobcat Depot which sells computers and accessories. 

Q. How are the libraries of Ohio University?

Ans. The Vernon R. Alden Library is the main library of Ohio University. There are also several smaller libraries. The library system of the university has over 2.3 million units of microfilm material, 13,500 periodical subscriptions and more than 4 million printed volumes. It is one of the 100 largest libraries in the United States. The university maintains a complex system of archives in its libraries; it maintains and displays rare books and collections including a 14th century Gutenberg Bible.