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Alumni News | A movement lawyer, Olayemi Olurin speaks out about incarceration, public policy

Olayemi Olurin, public defender in New York City

From Ohio University News Ohio University alumna Olayemi Olurin is a public defender at the Legal Aid Society and a lawyer in New York City. She recently authored an opinion piece in Teen Vogue headlined “Law & Order Taught Americans to Root for the Police,” writing specifically about the horrors […]

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January 24, 2022 at 8:39 amNews

Talinn Phillips selected by State Department for prestigious English Language Specialist project

Dr. Talinn Phillips

From Ohio University News The U.S. State Department announced the selection of Talinn Phillips, Ph.D. for a spring semester English Language Specialist virtual project focusing on writing in English for research and publication purposes in Russia at Higher School of Economics, Moscow, one of the most prestigious Russian universities. Phillips, associate […]

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January 24, 2022 at 8:37 amNews

Advising News | Time for Psychology students to apply for summer internships, research posts

Camp Boost is staffed by OHIO students in 2017

From Ohio University News It’s time for psychology students to start looking for summer 2022 internships and undergraduate research opportunities. To help, the Psychology Department provides a webpage listing summer opportunities in various fields relating to psychology, such as cognitive psychology, human resources, social psychology and many more. Students also are […]

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January 20, 2022 at 12:12 pmNews

Contemporary History Institute hosts panel discussion on ‘misinformation and disinformation’ on Feb. 3

Contemporary History Institute hosts panel discussion on ‘misinformation and disinformation’ on Feb. 3

From Ohio University News The Contemporary History Institute hosts a panel discussion on the recent history of mis- and disinformation—focusing primarily on the relationship of U.S. presidents and the news media since the 1970s—on Thursday, Feb. 3, from noon to 1 p.m. on Teams. This panel focuses on tactics used […]

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January 20, 2022 at 10:36 amNews

Want to study food in Sicily in May? Attend an Info Session

Food in Sicily students  “mob”  Chef Corrado Assenza in Caffé Sicilia, Noto, Sicily.

 From Ohio University News Students interested in the Food in Sicily study away program, scheduled for May 6 through May 26, 2022, are invited to attend an Info Session via Teams. “Like ice cream, cheesecake, and chocolate? What about marzipan, cannoli, and sumptuous pasta? Then, come experience the cultural […]

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January 20, 2022 at 9:10 amNews

Chemistry student among five winning awards in Three Minute Thesis® competition

The 2021 3MT winners

From Ohio University News Five students won awards at the Ohio University Three Minute Thesis® Competition finals hosted by the Graduate College on Dec. 2. The Three Minute Thesis® Competition was founded by the University of Queensland in 2008, with competitions now held at more than 900 institutions in 80 […]

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January 13, 2022 at 8:43 amNews

New Center for Law, Justice & Culture director kicks off 2022

Dr. Kevin Uhalde

From Ohio University News From Dr. Kevin Uhalde Associate Professor of History and Director of the Center for Law, Justice & Culture I am delighted to become the new Director of the Center for Law, Justice, & Culture. I have been a part of the center from nearly the beginning. For […]

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January 10, 2022 at 4:28 pmNews