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College of Arts & Sciences Honors 37 Notable Alumni

The College of Arts & Sciences honored its notable alumni during the Notable Alumni Awards on Oct. 25, 2019, in Baker Ballroom. Photo by Hannah Ruhoff

Thirty-seven alumni—from across the Arts & Sciences departments and majors—were honored on Oct. 25 at the College of Arts & Sciences biennial Notable Alumni Award celebration. The award recognizes outstanding Arts & Sciences alumni in  appreciation of their broad career accomplishments, their commitment to community service, and their valuable contributions […]

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December 3, 2019 at 9:53 amAlumni

Nakada’s Tale: Finding a Long-Lost Japanese Fishing Boat, Washed Ashore in Okinawa

Viewing documents related to the lost-then-found fishing vessel from Iwate: Masaru Yonashiro of the Kinjo-cho town hall, Koudai Nakada and Chris Thompson.

Koudai Nakada’s educational journey has entwined with Ohio University for five years, most recently tied to the incredible tale of a fishing boat that disappeared during Japan’s 2011 tsunami, only to wash ashore seven years later and 1,200 miles away. Nakada and Dr. Christopher Thompson are researching the unusual adventure […]

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December 1, 2019 at 5:13 pmAlumni News Research

Dean’s Message | Remembrances, Celebrations and Opportunities to Network with Students

Dean Florenz Plassmann at Homecoming 2019

Engage, January 2020 By Florenz Plassmann, Ph.D. Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences As my first semester as Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences comes to a close, I continue to be greatly impressed by the achievements of our faculty as well as by their dedication […]

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November 26, 2019 at 10:30 amNews

Alumni News | Hall Enjoys Data Analysis and Automation with Cleveland Food Bank

Staci Hall

“I love the mission of the Greater Cleveland Food Bank,” says Staci Hall ‘15M. “I’m grateful to work with passionate people who strive to improve the lives of those in our community.” Hall started working with the food bank in Cleveland through AmeriCorps immediately after graduating with her M.A. in […]

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November 18, 2019 at 1:23 pmAlumni

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

Chronicle of Higher Ed Reports on Rural School Report by Klein, 3 OHIO Alumni

Dr. Robert Klein

Chronicle of Higher Education reporter Goldie Blumenstyk writes about a report on the state of rural education by Dr. Robert Klein and three Ohio University alumni in a story headlined “How to Get More Rural Students Ready for College? Start With Broadband.” A report on the state of rural education […]

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India West Reports Priya Natarajan Wins Presidential Teaching Award

India West Reports Priya Natarajan Wins Presidential Teaching Award

India West reports that Ohio University alum Priya Natarajan ’95 was one of “Three Indian Americans Named Recipients of Science, Math, Engineering Excellence Honors.” Natarajan earned a B.A. in Mathematics from the College of Arts & Sciences at OHIO. The White House Oct. 15 announced that President Donald J. Trump […]

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November 14, 2019 at 7:57 amAlumni in the News In the News