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Baker Peace Conference | Religion and Peace: Global Perspectives and Possibilities, Feb. 20-21

Dr. Peter Mandaville

Ohio University’s Contemporary History Institute announces the theme of “Religion and Peace: Global Perspectives and Possibilities” for the 2020 Baker Peace Conference on Feb. 20-21 at the Athens campus. The Keynote will be held in Baker Center, Ballroom A. Subsequent panels will be in Walter Hall Rotunda. “Our speakers include […]

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January 2, 2020 at 11:30 amNews

Sigma Xi Chapter Wins Excellence Award

Sarah Wyatt

From Ohio University News Ohio University’s Sigma Xi chapter was honored with a Chapter of Excellence Award for 2018-19 during Sigma Xi’s 120th Assembly of Delegates. Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Honor Society, focuses on and honors science and engineering research. The society was founded in 1886, with OHIO’s chapter […]

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December 27, 2019 at 12:03 pmNews

Students Present Research at Appalachian Symposium in D.C.

Six OHIO students present their capstone service-learning project during the 19th annual Appalachian Teaching Project Symposium in Washington, D.C.

From Ohio University News Ohio University students and faculty convened with 13 other Appalachian-based colleges and universities during the 19th annual Appalachian Teaching Project Symposium in Washington, D.C., earlier this month. The OHIO students’ capstone service-learning project, a collaboration with the Little Cities of Black Diamonds Council in Southeast Ohio […]

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December 27, 2019 at 8:11 amIn Class News

Alumni News | Kinzel Saves Lives, Uses GIS to Prevent Fentanyl Overdoses

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Carolyn Kinzel, a C-130H Hercules loadmaster assigned to the 179th Airlift Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, and an Ohio Air National Guard Counterdrug Task Force criminal analyst, poses in front of an overdose map she created Aug. 1, 2019, at the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Cleveland, Ohio. The Ohio National Guard Counterdrug Task Force personnel provide support to law enforcement agencies and community based organizations in order to enhance efforts to counter and defeat the threat of illegal substances, trafficking and violence in Ohio. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Wade)

Editor’s Note: The Happy Beginnings series features recent College of Arts & Sciences graduates who are getting started in careers, graduate school and service. Excepted From Ohio Today Staff Sgt. Carolyn Kinzel ’18 is using the skills learned in Ohio University’s geospatial sciences program to literally save thousands of lives […]

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December 20, 2019 at 9:13 amAlumni News

High School Seniors Can Apply Now for Early Assurance Program M.A. in Law, Justice & Culture

High School Seniors Can Apply Now for Early Assurance Program M.A. in Law, Justice & Culture

Complete Bachelor’s and Master’s in an Accelerated Program Outstanding high school seniors are invited to apply for Ohio University’s Early Assurance Program for the Master of Arts in Law, Justice & Culture. Benefits of the accelerated program: Complete a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in an accelerated program. Guarantee a slot in […]

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December 19, 2019 at 11:35 amNews

Ellis Hall Awarded LEED Gold Certification

Ellis Hall earned LEED Gold certification after being renovated, including new windows and features demonstrating indoor environmental quality. Photo by Ben Siegel, Ohio University

From Ohio University News Ohio University’s Ellis Hall was awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification for a complete renovation of the 115-year-old building. The Ellis Hall project earned LEED Gold certification for implementing sustainable and high-performance construction strategies in areas including site development, energy efficiency, materials […]

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December 19, 2019 at 8:39 amNews

Hines Reviews ‘Periodic: A Game of the Elements’

Dr. Jennifer Hines

Dr. Jennifer Hines wrote an article headlined “Players race to research the periodic table in an engaging new board game” about a new game that provides a fun way to celebrate science in an engaging, play-based format. Hines is Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Ohio University. This year marks […]

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December 19, 2019 at 8:24 amFaculty in the News In the News News