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Duschinski Urges Congressional Panel to ‘Take Notice’ of Human Rights Crisis in Kashmir

Haley Duschinski testifies at a Congressional hearing on Kashmir.

“There is a human rights and humanitarian crisis unfolding in Kashmir, and the United States must take notice,” said Dr. Haley Duschinski, testifying before members of Congress at a Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission hearing Nov. 14 on “Jammu and Kashmir in Context.” There is human rights and humanitarian crisis […]

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November 18, 2019 at 1:06 pmFaculty in the News In the News News

Alumni News | Amrine Sees M.A. in Law, Justice & Culture Themes Reflected in Her Child Welfare Work

Gillian Amrine

Gillian Amrine draws on themes from her master’s degree, including study of conflict in Northern Ireland, in her work helping parents and children experiencing trauma and loss. Amrine is an Ohio University alumna who earned a degree in Sociology/Criminology and Psychology with a Certificate in Law, Justice and Culture. Subsequently, […]

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November 15, 2019 at 3:04 pmNews

Advising Tip | Planning for Fall Graduation and Completing Your To-Do List Before Leaving Athens

Eileen Schulz, Academic Advisor

By Eileen Schulz College of Arts & Sciences Academic Advisor As Fall Commencement quickly approaches, seniors have just a few short weeks to complete their to-do lists before leaving Athens. This is an exciting time filled with pride and great expectations. You have proved yourself to be a higher-level learner, […]

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November 14, 2019 at 10:00 amNews

Report: Many Rural Students Face Dire Inequity, Need Immediate Action from State, Federal Leaders

Report: Many Rural Students Face Dire Inequity, Need Immediate Action from State, Federal Leaders

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Despite greater attention to rural America after the 2016 presidential election and bold promises from many state-level and national leaders, many children and families in rural America still don’t have the educational resources and opportunities they deserve, says report authored by Dr. Robert Klein and three […]

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November 14, 2019 at 9:24 amNews

New Plant Club Officers Planning a Diverse Set of Activities

From left: Sierra Flynt, Ostin Kirkpatrick, Maura Linthicum, Avie Kalmar, Ridge Cook, Sarah Maracz, Becca Wagenknecht and Katy Campbell. Photo by Dr. Rebecca Snell.

By Hope Roberts This year, Ohio University’s Plant Club has a lot of fun, educational activities and other plans in store, as well as new officers to welcome for its 2019-20 run. New officers include President Alberta Dempsey, Vice President Laura Wimer, Secretary and Social Media Chair Sarah Maracz, and […]

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November 13, 2019 at 3:55 pmNews

OHIO Today Honors Harold Brown, One of the Last Living Tuskegee Airmen

Harold Brown

Ohio Today honors Lt. Col. Harold Brown, an Ohio University alumnus who flew a P-51 Mustang fighter in World War II, spent time in a German POW camp, then returned home to begin a career that would eventually find him retiring as vice president of academic affairs at Columbus State […]

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November 9, 2019 at 9:33 amAlumni Alumni in the News In the News News

Black Explains Historical Lead-up to Brexit

Jeremy Black speaks at Ohio University.

 Brexit is a heated topic both in the United Kingdom and abroad. But since, as Dr. Jeremy Black reminded the Ohio University audience, “academics do not necessarily know more than anyone else on current events,” his talk focused not on his personal opinions of Britain leaving the European Union, […]

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November 8, 2019 at 4:46 pmNews