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WOUB: Collins on the Study of World Religions in a Free Society

WOUB: Collins on the Study of World Religions in a Free Society

In the Dec. 6 edition of Conversations from Studio B, Kelee Riesbeck interviews Dr. Brian Collins of Classics and World Religions on how technology inhibits the in-depth studies of humanities and cultures among younger generations. Collins, the Drs. Ram and Sushila Gawande Chair in Indian Religions and Philosophy, also discusses the Hindu […]

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December 9, 2013 at 5:34 pmFaculty in the News In the News News

Hicks: Comet Could Tell Tales of Oort

Hicks: Comet Could Tell Tales of Oort

“Reports are sketchy about its survival,” wrote Dr. Kenneth Hicks about Comet ISON’s close encounter with the sun. Hicks is Professor of Physics and Astronomy and wrote a Dec. 1 Columbus Dispatch article. “Some early news reports say it didn’t survive the sun’s heat or its strong gravity field. Others […]

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December 5, 2013 at 1:28 pmFaculty in the News In the News

Ohio Public Radio: Vedder on Effectiveness of Proposed Balanced Budget Amendment

An Ohio Public Radio show included comments by Dr. Richard Vedder, Director of the Center for College Affordability and Productivity and Professor Emeritus of Economics at Ohio University’s College of Arts & Sciences. Listen to the report by Karen Kasler on “Effectiveness of Proposed Balanced Budget Amendment Unclear.” “We are […]

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December 5, 2013 at 11:13 amFaculty in the News In the News

Vedder: The Big New Bloat in University Research

“Like compulsive Las Vegas gamblers, many university presidents like to make big bets hoping for large payoffs. And like most gamblers, they usually lose,” writes Dr. Richard Vedder in a Dec. 2 Fiscal Times column. Vedder is Director of the Center for College Affordability and Productivity and Professor Emeritus of […]

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December 3, 2013 at 8:04 amFaculty in the News In the News

Utah TV Cites Morgan’s Study on Immigrants and Inmates

Utah TV Cites Morgan’s Study on Immigrants and Inmates

A Nov. 21 ABC TV 4 report in Utah cites a study by Dr. Charlie V. Morgan, Assistant Professor of Sociology and Anthropology. The ABC 4 story on illegal immigration explores whether it is a benefit or burden in Utah. “A recent study says Utah spends 53 million dollars per […]

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November 22, 2013 at 3:25 pmFaculty in the News In the News

Inter Press: Kendhammer Says Groups’ Terrorist Designation Makes Research Difficult

Inter Press: Kendhammer Says Groups’ Terrorist Designation Makes Research Difficult

A Inter Press Service Nov. 14 report on Nigeria-based militant groups being designated terrorist organizations by the U.S. government quotes Dr. Brandon Kendhammer, Assistant Professor of Political Science in the Ohio University College of Arts & Sciences. Follow Kendhammer on Twitter. “Boko Haram and Ansaru are widely believed to be […]

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November 20, 2013 at 10:46 amFaculty in the News In the News

Creative Nonfiction Equals Curiosity Plus Truth, Moore Says

Creative Nonfiction Equals Curiosity Plus Truth, Moore Says

Curiosity is essential for an artist, for a writer, says Professor Dinty W. Moore, whose book the Accidental Buddhist was the result of his curiosity about Buddhism in America. Moore teaches “Creative Nonfiction” at Ohio University. The “creative” part of that equation involves not just curiosity, but also discovery. The […]

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November 20, 2013 at 10:23 amFaculty in the News In the News News