Photo of the Child Development Center garden showing gardening supplies and flowers Text: OHIO Giving Day 04.08.26 Ohio University | Patton College of Education

#OHIOGivingDay is less than 48 hours away and every gift matters! You can make an early donation for a special gift and don't forget to designate the Patton College funds. Thank you for building the future, Bobcats!
Give now: https://giving.ohio.edu/ohio-giving-day-2026
#PattonProud #ForeverOHIO

Welcome to OHIO Up Close! We're excited to explore The Patton College of Education at Ohio University with you. Optional Early Bird Walking Campus Tour at 8:30 am.
Schedule is subject to change. Can't attend? Next Days: https://www.ohio.edu/admissions/visit/ohio-up-close
#PattonProud #ForeverOHIO

Text: Graduating this semester? LET US FEATURE YOU! Open to undergraduate and graduate students Submit the following: Name Email A photo Major/Program or Minor What are your post-grad plans? What will you miss the most about The Patton College and Ohio University? OHIO University | Patton College of Education

Patton students, are you planning to graduate this semester? We want to celebrate YOU! Visit https://ohio.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eJyY9HWqpqXO0qG for a chance to be featured in our Countdown to Commencement! Share your story and photo today!
#PattonProud #OHIOGrad2026 #ForeverOHIO

Admitted students, are you curious about Ohio University and the Patton College? OHIO Up Close is your chance to check us out in person! Register now and we'll see you at the next session on Friday, March 27!
More info: https://www.ohio.edu/admissions/visit/ohio-up-close
#PattonProud #ForeverOHIO

Afro-American affairs newspaper, November 14, 1972. Illustration showing people fighting. Text above reads “The People Fight Against / War / Racism / Colonialism.” Ohio University Archives, Mahn Center for Archives & Special Collections.

Black student newspaper🗞️
Afro-American Affairs ran at #OHIOUniversity from 1970-1982.
Consistent focus on Black liberation and alternative news.
Afro-American Affairs subcollection: https://bit.ly/ou-ua-AfAmAff-subcoll
#OHIOUniversityArchives #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #ForeverOHIO

Image: Front of Patton Hall Text: Welcome, students and families! EXPIRIENCE OHIO UP CLOSE Friday, February 20th OHIO University | Patton College of Education

Welcome to OHIO Up Close! We're excited to explore The Patton College of Education at Ohio University with you. Optional Walking Campus Tour starts at 8:30am.
Can't attend? Plan a future visit: https://www.ohio.edu/admissions/visit/ohio-up-close
#PattonProud #ForeverOHIO

On this date in 1804, Ohio University was founded. Happy Founders Day and Happy 222nd Birthday to OHIO! Everyone is invited to celebrate the green and white! Find a list of events here: https://ow.ly/U2NE50YgMqx
More: https://ow.ly/RZCQ50YgMqH
#PattonProud #ForeverOHIO

Cover page of January 8, 1996 The Post. Ohio University Archives, Mahn Center for Archives & Special Collections.

“Victory at last.” Photos of Ohio University Miami basketball game.

Ad for “$29 Perm Sale.”

Athena Cinema ad for 12 Monkeys, Jumanji, and Grumpier Old Men.

#OTD in 1996…
#SnowDay, #OHIOUniversity beats Miami, $29 perms, 12 Monkeys & Jumanji at the movies 🎥
More: https://bit.ly/ou-ua-thepost-8jan1996

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#OHIOUniversityArchives #OHIOUniversity #ForeverOHIO

An opening page to 1926 yearbook, “The 1926 Athena.” Text surrounded by a rectangular patterned blue border.

Top: Crowd at the Goldsberry Sing. Bottom: Group performing at Skit Show.

Main entrance to Bentley Hall.

“Spring Spats” photo collage of students participating in outdoor activities including archery.

One century ago…
Celebrate the #NewYear by diving into our #1926 yearbook (100 years ago)!
FULL 1926 yearbook: https://bit.ly/ou-ua-1926yearbook
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#OHIOUniversityArchives #OHIOUniversity #ForeverOHIO #NewYears #2026

Happy #ThrowBackThursday with one more congratulations to our new alumni! We are #PattonProud of you - you worked hard and persevered with your eyes on the prize of your degree. We believe in you and can't wait to hear about the great things you do!
#CalledToLead #ForeverOHIO

Image: Green graphic with the Bobcat Network Logo (a green circle with a pawprint and text) Text: Engage * Connect * Explore Join Today! obcat Network OHIO University | Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education

Your next connection, mentor, or opportunity might just be a Bobcat away. 💚🐾
Tap the link and join the Bobcat Network today! https://bobcatnetwork.ohio.edu/
#ForeverOHIO #BobcatNetwork

Image: Cream and green graphic with green text. The upper left-hand picture has graduates cheering at commencement, and the bottom right-hand image has a Doctoral hooding. Text: OHIO University | Patton College of Education Can't make it in person? Watch Commencement HERE!

Congratulations graduates! The Ohio University Fall 2025 Commencement ceremony is getting under way in the Convocation Center!
For those unable to attend in person, visit ohio.edu/commencement to find a link to the livestream.
#PattonProud #OHIOgrad2025 #PCOEgrad2025 #ForeverOHIO

Alden Library patrons reading from the same notebook, 1982.

Group of 3 people studying at table in Alden Library, 1977. Papers and books clutter table, all 3 smile.

Alden Library computer center users, 1983. The 2 look at a computer. One points at it, the other watches.

Alden Library patron using calculator, 1976.

Studying nostalgia in #OHIOUniversity libraries.🤩
These patrons had fun studying! #FinalsWeek
More Alden Library content: https://bit.ly/ou-ua-aldenlibrary

#OHIOUniversityArchives #OHIOUniversity #ForeverOHIO #throwbacks #nostalgia #libraries #archives #studying #library

Football team in front of stands, postcard, 1907. Players pose in football stances. Coach MacFarland stands with hands on hips.

#Thanksgiving needs #football🏈 #TBT!
Enjoy this #vintage football #postcard and enjoy your Thanksgiving!
Check out those 1907 #uniforms! @ohiouniforms.bsky.social
Link in bio to full postcard: https://bit.ly/ohiofb07
#OHIOUniversityArchives #OHIOUniversity #ForeverOHIO #postcards #1900s

Illustrated scroll and graduation cap RSVP by Thursday, Dec. 4 for the Patton Fall 2025 Graduation Reception taking place in the Patton Hall First-Floor Atrium on Dec. 13, 10:30 am-12 pm.

Are you a graduating Patton Bobcat? RSVP for the Patton College Fall 2025 Commencement Reception by Thursday, Dec. 4. We're excited to celebrate you and your accomplishments so RSVP today: https://ow.ly/FM3p50XwVTy
#PattonProud #ForeverOHIO

April 16, 2009 The Post. Mary Crow Dog comes to OU. Provided photo of author to the right under header. Ohio University Archives, Mahn Center for Archives & Special Collections.

Native American History ✍️
#NativeAmerican #author Mary Crow Dog, aka Mary Brave Bird, visited #OHIOUniversity 2009!
https://bit.ly/ou-ua-marycrowdog-2009
#TBT #NativeAmericanHistoryMonth
#OHIOUniversityArchives #ForeverOHIO #authors #NAHM #throwback

Image: Orange tree leaves in the sky Text: Ohio Discovery Day Welcome to The Patton College of Education OHIO University | Patton College of Education OHIO Discovery Day

Welcome to the last OHIO Discovery Day of the year! We are #PattonProud to show prospective first-year students & their families all that Patton has to offer.
If you missed today, visit https://ow.ly/kypT50XcxPe to plan a personalized tour!
#ForeverOHIO

Image: Student walking on College Green Text: OHIO Discovery Day October 25 Register Now! OHIO University | The Patton College of Education

Don't miss OHIO Discovery Day, Sat. Oct. 25! This in-person visit is designed for prospective first-year students & their families to learn about OHIO. We are #PattonProud to show you the meaning of #ForeverOHIO. You can also register for Fri., Nov. 7: ohio.edu/admissions/visit/ohio-discovery-day

Image: A picture of the top of The Patton College of Education in a green graphic. Text: Experience The Patton College Friday, October 24 OHIO University | The Patton College of Education

All incoming first-year & high school students are invited to Experience the Patton College Day on Fri. Oct. 24! Meet students & faculty, view major-specific facilities, and have lunch on us. Register today and come see why we are always #ForeverOHIO & #PattonProud:
https://ow.ly/SEe850Xcs3a

Homecoming queen Joni Smith and court ride parade float, 1963. Three people sit in chairs on floral float. Ohio University Archives, Mahn Center for Archives & Special Collections.

Homecoming court #throwback 👑
#OHIOUniversity no longer has #homecoming queens- this 1963 photo gives a glimpse into our history.
https://bit.ly/ou-ua-hcqueen-float-1963
#OHIOUniversityArchives #ForeverOHIO #OUOhYeah #homecomingqueen #parades #parade #archives #FromTheArchives

1946 yearbook sports section title page. A close-up of a person cheering with hands to their mouth, football players in reflection of sunglasses. Ohio University Libraries, Mahn Center for Archives & Special Collections.

Football SZN in FULL SWING 🏈
We hope your excitement matches this student's!
Vintage collage combines photo of players in 😎.
1945-1946 yearbook: https://bit.ly/ou-ua-footballcheer
#OHIOUniversity #OHIOUniversityArchives #ForeverOHIO #football #FootballSeason #archives #sports #yearbooks #TBT

Image: Two women dressed in OHIO colors, smiling and taking pictures in front of storefronts along the Homecoming parade route. Text: Oct. 13 • Oct. 18 HOMECOMING 2025 Ohio University | Patton College of Education

We're just weeks away from OHIO's Homecoming and we invite you to join the celebration!
Our #PattonProud events include the Violet L. Patton Lecture on Oct. 15, and our Homecoming Hospitality Tent on Oct. 18 (RSVP needed for both)!
See all events: ohio.edu/homecoming
#ForeverOHIO #OHIOHC2025

5 people, 3 adults and 2 children, pose on the steps of Ohio University 1804 Class Gateway, 1979.

It's family weekend at #OHIOUniversity.💚
Looks like this #1970s family posing at the College Green gateway is holding #polaroids!📸 #TBT
Full image: https://bit.ly/ou-ua-gatewayfamily
#OHIOUniversityArchives #OHIOUniversity #ForeverOHIO #archives #FromTheArchives #throwback #70s

Crowd of football players and cheerleaders on a field, cheerleaders in back holding up a banner reading “Claw 'Em Cats.” 1980. Ohio University Libraries, Mahn Center for Archives & Special Collections.

FOOTBALL SEASON this week🏈
#TBT “Claw 'Em Cats” banner w cheerleaders & football players (and a Bobkitten spotting?)😸
#1980s @ohiouniforms.bsky.social‬ @ohiouniversity.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/footballbanner80
#OHIOUniversityArchives #ForeverOHIO #OHIOUniversity #archives

Crop from front page of November 30, 1945 The Post newspaper. Headline reads “Gold Star Relatives Will Be OU Guests.” Image of Dr. J. Harry Cotton, the speaker at the Memorial Service.

80 y ago, #WWII formally ended.
201 former #OHIOUniversity students died in the war. The Post incl a full list of the “Gold Star Men” in a Nov 1945 edition of the newspaper.
bit.ly/ou-ua-goldst...
#OHIOUniversityArchives #ForeverOHIO #WorldWarII #WW2 #wararchives #FromTheArchives #archives

Students walk on College Green, some crowding in the background. Ohio University bulletin. Summer school, 1968. Ohio University Archives, Mahn Center for Archives & Special Collections.

Students return! Just like these #1960s #students, new Bobcats take on College Green & classes today! #TBT
https://bit.ly/ou-ua-collegegreen1968
#OHIOUniversityArchives #OHIOUniversity #ForeverOHIO #backtoschool #ThrowbackThursday #archives #UniversityArchives #AthensOhio

Close-up of Pete Seeger wearing a floral shirt. Open mouth shouting or singing. From folk festival performance in 1971. Text to right of image reads "Pete Seeger."

Folk legend🪕 Pete Seeger performed at #OHIOUniversity 1971 #folkfestival.
Advocated pollution control, anti-war (The Post, May 10, 1971). #MusicMonday 🎶
bit.ly/ou-ua-seeger...
#OHIOUniversityArchives #ForeverOHIO #folk #folksky #folkmusic #folkarchives #musicarchives #musicsky #archivessky

Person riding a bicycle wearing backpack looks to their right toward South Green with Wray House’s clock & Bobcat weathervane centered.

SUMMER SOLSTICE TONIGHT! You might be wondering– why the late post? The #solstice doesn’t hit till 10:42 PM! Officially riding into summer like the person in this picture 🚴‍♀️💚 bit.ly/ou-ua-summer...

#OHIOUniversity #OHIOUniversityArchives #ForeverOHIO #bikesky #libraryarchives #1980s #80s

Long view of the back of attendees sitting and standing on College Green grass while Rev. Jan speaks from West Portico of Memorial Auditorium. She stands in front of a podium on a table with a pride flag draped over it. Pride flag and balloons arranged in rainbow color order hang above her.

Here’s a #pride #TBT #pridemonth! People gather on College Green lawn outside MemAud West Portico as Rev Jan Griesinger, dir of UCM, speaks surrounded by #prideflags & #pridecolors.
2003 pride: bit.ly/ou-ua-prides...
#OHIOUniversityArchives #OHIOUniversity #ForeverOHIO #lgbtq #pridearchives

Collage containing images from the archives. - Top left: 2 workers in Campus construction photos, Ohio U, Oct 1968. Peter L. Goss Photograph Collection, Documentary Photography Collection. - Top middle: International Student Union section in Athena yearbook, 2015. U Archives. - Top right: Athena yearbook, 1986 cover. - Middle left: African students attend Center International Programs party, ca 1960s. U Archives. Middle right: Group of students on grass. Ohio University bulletin. Summer school, 1996. U Archives. - Bottom left: Young women pose on Ellis Hall rear steps, ca early 1920s. Bruce Powell Collection of Glass Negatives and Photographs, Manuscripts-General. - Bottom middle: Women’s basketball image from Athena yearbook, 2023. U Archives. - Bottom right: Ege leaf 21: Hymnal, France, 1300s. Fifty Original Leaves from Medieval Manuscripts, Western Europe, XII-XVI Century, Manuscript and Printed Leaves.

Today is #InternationalArchivesDay, celebrating #archives globally. Our #archives at #OHIOUniversity highlight unique voices that shape our community. #InternationalArchivesWeek #ArchivesDay
ALL of our digital archives: media.library.ohio.edu
#OHIOUniversityArchives #ForeverOHIO