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Alumnus Ganapathy Shanmugam admonishes scientists against deep-sea groupthink, provides roadmap for researchers

Ganapathy Shanmugam, Ph.D.

From Ohio University News The science of deep-sea sediment is not settled, and adhering to popular models could have negative economic consequences, said Ohio University alumnus Ganapathy Shanmugam. Shanmugam arrived in Athens in 1970 to study geology. He capped a 50-year career spanning industry and academia by challenging 10,000 scientists […]

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June 8, 2022 at 4:59 pmAlumni News Research

Diamond Brooks Discovers Passion for Civil Rights Litigation at OHIO

Diamond Brooks

From Ohio University News Always eager to discuss politics, Diamond Brooks grew up watching political commentators like Hardball Chris and Rachel Maddow. She graduates from Ohio University’s Honors Tutorial College in spring 2022 with a resume full of academic credentials and leadership experiences, having spent four years immersed in her […]

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May 27, 2022 at 10:26 amNews

Alumni News | Brody Richter, shaped by OHIO, launches law career in Wisconsin

Alumni News | Brody Richter, shaped by OHIO, launches law career in Wisconsin

From Ohio University News Alumnus Brody Richter said the biggest challenge he faced at Ohio University was having to leave Athens. But he set his sights on one of the best law schools in the country in a new city that he’s called home ever since. “As I’ve told people before, […]

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May 23, 2022 at 11:59 amAlumni News

Engineers, scientists and entrepreneurs recognized for new patents, Konneker Medals

Steve Bergmeier and Xiaozhuo Chen were honored by Provost Elizabeth Sayrs for receiving several patents over the past two years at the 2022 Inventors Dinner.

From Ohio University News Faculty, students and staff who took steps to move their discoveries to commercialized outcomes for the benefit of society were recognized at Ohio University’s annual Inventor’s Dinner. Alumni and faculty selected for the prestigious Konneker Medal for Commercialization and Entrepreneurship also were recognized by the university […]

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May 19, 2022 at 12:13 pmNews Research

University community mourns Political Science Professor, Afro-American Studies co-founder James Barnes

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From Ohio University News The Ohio University community mourns Professor James Franklin Barnes, who passed away at the age of 87 in Albuquerque, N.M., on March 2. Professor Barnes enjoyed a three-decades-long career at Ohio University. He was professor of political science in the College of Arts & Sciences from […]

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April 28, 2022 at 3:09 pmNews

Humanities in the Park debuts by showcasing Southeast Ohio women from past to present

Humanities in the Park debuts by showcasing Southeast Ohio women from past to present

From Ohio University News Educators, authors and artists are just a few of the people from Southeast Ohio’s past and present who will be appearing on new Humanities in the Park display panels at the city of Athens’ Richland Avenue Park. The first exhibit—Women Promoting Education in Southeast Ohio—debuts in early […]

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April 28, 2022 at 1:30 pmNews

Amy Neumann lands dream job, bringing social impact to high tech

Amy Neumann lands dream job, bringing social impact to high tech

From Ohio University News Amy Neumann recently got her dream job, where she will help fast forward environmentally friendly and socially impactful practices for businesses around the globe. Describing herself as “a social good and technology fanatic who has been creating positive change for over two decades,” Neumann is finishing […]

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April 26, 2022 at 8:55 amIn Class News