The Ohio University Margaret Boyd Scholars Program

04/13/2022

Its Giving Day at OHIO!

If you’re participating in Giving Day, please consider the Margaret Boyd Scholars Program during your decisions. Your contributions will help the program continue its mission of providing diverse undergraduate women intentional experiences that build skills and encourage self-reflection. This is done through experiential learning retreats, guest speakers, professional development opportunities, and more!

Thank you for considering the Margaret Boyd Scholars Program, happy Giving Day💚

Ohio University

11/18/2021

Hello alumna!

MBSP is working to create a strong alumni presence that will create opportunities for connecting, networking, and gatherings! To make this possible, we're asking alumna to fill out the survey below with your contact information and what you've been doing since graduation.

Thank you all for your continued commitment to the program!

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09/29/2021

Hello! The time has come to encourage first-year females to apply for the Margaret Boyd Scholars Program. Check out this video, made with the help of a few of our scholars!

If you’re unfamiliar with the program, the Margaret Boyd Scholars Program is a leadership program for young women, with the goal of making more women into confident and successful leaders. Female-identifying first-years can apply, and start benefitting from the program fully during the spring of their first-year.

Starting with the traditional retreat, the women get to know each other and the aims of the program more before taking a class together during the spring semester and the second-year living experience. Our scholars get the privilege of attending events, meeting guest speakers, participating in book clubs, giving and receiving mentorship, and so much more during their time in the program, which will continue until they graduate.

If you are a first-year, female Bobcat, you can click the link below to apply:
https://www.ohio.edu/student-affairs/boyd-scholars/apply-now

The link to apply is in the bio of our Instagram too! (margaretboydscholars)

Applications are due October 15th.

Be safe, Bobcats!

09/15/2021

Are you interested in joining the Margaret Boyd Scholars Program?

Applications are LIVE!

Link in our bio✨

08/12/2021

More awesome work happening this summer by our Maggie B's! Luvina Cooley has been working virtually with the LGBT Center, both working at programs during the summer and planning for fall events. "I've also been running the social media pages. It's been really great to get to continue the awesome work the center does even though it's virtual and we're excited to begin doing more in-person events this semester."

07/27/2021

Brooke Klopfenstein just accepted the Barbara Caldwell Memorial Scholarship from The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation! This scholarship goes to a member of Alpha Gamma Delta at Ohio University that shows outstanding leadership in her chapter and on campus. She is also current President of Alpha Gam at OU until January. Brooke is a leading in so many ways at OHIO!

07/23/2021

That Jane Roche, making a difference right here at home. This summer she's been lucky enough to work as a Family and Guest Orientation Leader with the Bobcat Student Orientation team. This opportunity has made her "fall in love with OHIO all over again". "Working with students and their guests has been such a positive experience and I hope to be a part of such an amazing team next summer!"

07/19/2021

Hello, friends!

It's that time of year again- RECRUITMENT! We're looking for volunteers to submit a short clip about their MBSP experience and why incoming students should apply. Below is the video from last year and it was a hit!

If you're a current undergraduate student and would like to volunteer to submit a clip for the Fall 2021 MBSP recruitment video, please email Abby Harder at [email protected]. Volunteers will receive video prompts, instructions, and due dates.

Thank you all for your help!

https://fb.watch/v/1efSLbikt/

07/19/2021

Paige Miller has been doing some amazing work as an Appalachian Regional Commission Fellow. She's also a J-Crew leader for the Scripps High School Journalism Workshop. Read more about her experience with ARR! https://www.ohio.edu/chsp/news/ohio-student-arc-fellowship?fbclid=IwAR1JigvmeP1tTbG1Yhz6SBII2RKUVDdEdbiG5RUegLx4BrP9PQpFymhdPKk

Paige Miller, an Ohio University senior working toward a Bachelor’s of Specialized Studies program with a focus in journalism and history, has been selected as the Appalachian Teaching Fellow for the prestigious Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) 2021 class of fellow

07/15/2021

More WOW from our Maggie B's. Nya Thwaites-Brevik has been working at a local shop in Yellow Springs while interning for a local attorney/Village Council Member. She is the CFO of a small business and helps to run a website selling imported items and clothes from Ghana. On the weekends, she's running anti-racism rallies and marches to connect with and educate the community on ways they can be actively anti-racist in their everyday lives.

07/12/2021

Another summer spotlight. This time on Lucy Thompson. This summer she's working as the ecology and conservation manager at the BSA Summit Bechtel Reserve. Lucy completed the Leave No Trace Master Educator Course while rafting down the upper New River. Looks amazing!

07/09/2021

Our Maggie B's are on the go this summer! Ellie Palmer and Katie Gold are camp counselors at Camp Kippewa for Girls in Maine! Ellie is teaching music and land sports and Katie is teaching creative writing and journalism! They're excited to spend all summer empowering young women to learn new things and express themselves.