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Hicks in Dispatch | Neutrino Experiment Sheds Light on Black Holes, Birth of Galaxies

Dr. Kenneth Hicks

Dr. Kenneth Hicks, Professor of Physics & Astronomy at Ohio University, authored a column in the Columbus Dispatch headlined “Neutrino experiment sheds light on black holes, birth of galaxies.” Neutrinos are, in a way, like X-rays in that they can pass through materials easily. On average, most neutrinos can pass […]

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October 29, 2018 at 7:36 amFaculty in the News In the News

Thompson Promotes Green Roof in Chronicle Story on OHIO Innovation

Dr. Kim Thompson

Dr. Kim Thompson, Lecturer in Environmental & Plant Biology, was quoted along with other Ohio University officials in a Chronicle of Higher Education story headlined “This University’s ‘Accelerator’ Tests New Ideas for Teaching — and It’s Working.” Kim M. Thompson, a lecturer in environmental and plant biology, is enthusiastic about […]

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October 29, 2018 at 7:19 amFaculty in the News In the News

Georgia Newsday Quotes Jellison on Why Melania Trump Isn’t on Campaign Trail

Dr. Katherine Jellison, portrait

Dr. Katherine Jellison, Professor & Chair of History at Ohio University, was quoted in a Georgia Newsday story headlined “Melania Trump won’t hit campaign trail despite president’s blitz.” Melania Trump’s speech at the 2016 Republican convention was criticized for sounding like one Michelle Obama gave eight years before. That speech […]

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October 25, 2018 at 5:18 pmFaculty in the News In the News

Nellis Authors ‘Helping Students Believe College Is Worth the Investment’

President M. Duane Nellis

Ohio University President M. Duane Nellis authored an article headlined “President Speaks: Helping students believe college is ‘worth the investment’” on Education Dive. Despite some recent claims to the contrary, I still believe the United States is a land of opportunity and that higher education remains the key to upward […]

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October 25, 2018 at 5:07 pmFaculty in the News In the News

Post Quotes Collins on Celtic Origin of Halloween

Brian Collins, the Drs. Ram and Sushila Gawande Chair in Indian Religion and Philosophy. Photo courtesy of Brian Collins

Dr. Brian Collins was quoted in a Post story headlined “Before trick-or-treating, commercialization and block parties, Halloween was rooted in Celtic religion.” Collins is the Drs. Ram and Sushila Gawande Chair in Indian Religion and Philosophy at Ohio University. “People would leave gifts to the fairies so they wouldn’t mess with […]

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October 25, 2018 at 1:27 pmFaculty in the News In the News

Minor Publishes Innovative Essay on Disposability, Mississippi River

Sarah Minor, doctoral candidate in creative writing

by Kristin Distel Sarah Minor, Ph.D. candidate in English (nonfiction), recently published an essay, “Foul Chutes,” in Ninth Letter literary magazine. Minor refers to the essay as a “blown up” version of a previously published piece—an essay that examined the history of the laundry chute—which she felt needed revision and […]

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October 25, 2018 at 9:52 amStudents in the News

Alumni News | Carlston Named Midwestern State University’s 2018 Hardin Professor

Dr. David Carlston

Ohio University alum Dr. David Carlston, Professor of Psychology at Midwestern State University, was named MSU’s 2018 Hardin Professor, the university’s highest honor bestowed upon a faculty member. Connect with Carlston on LinkedIn. The event was reported on MSU’s Facebook page: Carlston came to MSU Texas in 2004 as Assistant […]

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October 24, 2018 at 3:53 pmAlumni Alumni in the News In the News