In the News

The Post quoted Dr. Barry Tadlock, Associate Professor of Political Science, in a story headlined “The Blue Island: How Athens Has Been Disempowered by Gerrymandering.” Beyond just heavily favoring Republicans, this district also presents a unique challenge to its representative, Ohio University political science professor Barry Tadlock said. Both Stivers […]

Credit.com quoted Dr. Richard Vedder, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Economics at Ohio University, in an article headlined “Are Students Getting Fed Up with the Cost of College?” It seems like the high cost of college is fueled by the increase in the number of people who wish to get a degree. According […]

The Tipp News Daily wrote about several OHIO University STEM programs in a story headlined “How Ohio Universities are Helping Young Students Become More Excited About STEM Programs.” In Ohio, there have been many schools and organizations that have striven to make STEM programs a more prominent learning system with children in […]

The Ohio University Mock Trial Team sent one team to the Franklin County Court of Common pleas to compete in the Ohio State University Scarlet and Gray Invitational. The competition took place on October 27-28. The members were divided into two sides: plaintiff and defense. Over the weekend, each side participated […]

Conservation work by Dr. Viorel Popescu and students in his lab was featured in an Athens News story headlined “‘Snot otter’ or ‘hellbender,’ OU scientists want to save them.” Popescu is Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences at Ohio University. Students Matthew Kaunert and Ryan Wagner also were quoted. A group of […]

Dr. Matthew Layton, Assistant Professor of Political Science, co-authored a Nov. 2 column for the Washington Post headlined “In Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro’s victory may mean further shifts in tolerance and moderation.” …Is Brazil undergoing a seismic shift from historical tolerance and moderation? Will Brazilians adopt the harsher tone of their new […]

The Scottsbluff Star Herald quoted Dr. Richard Vedder, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Economics at Ohio University, in an article headlined “Top college jobs in Nebraska and Iowa pay six figures, but within a wide range.” “Salaries are all over the map,” said Richard Vedder, emeritus professor of economics at Ohio University. Vedder […]