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OHIO study finds recent growth and sudden declines in Antarctic sea ice to be unique changes since early 20th century

OHIO study finds recent growth and sudden declines in Antarctic sea ice to be unique changes since early 20th century

From Ohio University News A study led by Ohio University researchers shows that the increase of sea ice surrounding Antarctica since 1979 is a unique feature of Antarctic climate since 1905 — an observation that paints a dramatic first-ever picture for weather and climate implications on the world’s southernmost continent. […]

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January 10, 2022 at 11:39 amNews Research

Alumni News | Andrew R. Touhy wrangles the voices in ‘Designs for a Magician’s Top Hat’

Andrew R. Touhy  Photo by Rose Haynes Touhy

From Ohio University News Ohio University alumnus Andrew R. Touhy won Yemassee’s inaugural fiction chapbook prize for his recently released Designs for a Magician’s Top Hat, a book that he says emerged from listening to voices like Italo Calvino, Jorge Luis Borges, and Franz Kafka—and notwithstanding all the other voices […]

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January 7, 2022 at 10:37 amAlumni News

OHIO students get taste of archaeology at ancient Virginia site

Dr. Joseph Gingerich and students at a Virginia dig.

From Ohio University News Dr. Joseph Gingerich, an associate professor of anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Ohio University, and his students recently had the chance to take part in a rare experience for undergraduate students. A select group of professors, students and alumni traveled to Virginia […]

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January 6, 2022 at 3:35 pmIn Class News

Ohio University restarts Central Region Humanities Center

Dr. Anna-Lisa Cox presenting at Settling Ohio conference

From Ohio University News Ohio University announces the restart of the Central Region Humanities Center, which was created in 2001 with support from a National Endowment for the Humanities grant. With an emphasis on Southeast Ohio, the center is setting out to establish strong ties with academic programs, provide student […]

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January 3, 2022 at 11:33 amNews

Alumni News | Magdalyne Akiding plans to bring kindness, fun activities to her classroom

Magdalyne Akiding

From Ohio University News Ohio University alumna Magdalyne Akiding came to Athens as an international student to earn a master’s degree in linguistics. She quickly made new friends, explored the hills of Southeastern Ohio, and learned that she wanted to bring kindness and enjoyable lessons to her classroom. She earned […]

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January 3, 2022 at 9:27 amAlumni News

Brian Schoen publishes chapter in Cambridge History of America in the World

Brian Schoen publishes chapter in Cambridge History of America in the World

From Ohio University News Dr. Brian Schoen published a chapter in The Cambridge History of America in the World, Volume 2: The Nineteenth Century. Schoen’s contribution. “Containing Empire: The United States and the World in the Civil War Era,” tackles the crucial period from 1848 to 1877. Schoen is chair of […]

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December 22, 2021 at 10:15 amNews

OHIO welcomed delegates from Andijan State University, Uzbekistan, during International Education Week 2021

OHIO welcomed ASU delegates as special guests during the 2021 IEW Gala.

From Ohio University News Hosted by the Ohio Program of Intensive English (OPIE) in the College of Arts & Sciences and Office of Global Affairs, delegates from Andijan State University (ASU) in Uzbekistan visited Ohio University’s Athens campus during the week of Nov. 15-19. This new global partnership was spearheaded […]

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December 21, 2021 at 6:30 pmNews