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Political Science Alum on Akron City Council Says Service Is Important

“Rich Swirsky was sworn in as the new Ward 1 member of Akron City Council last month, but he said he began serving constituents before he took the oath of office,” reports the Akron West Side Ledger. The concept of service is just something that’s important to him, Swirsky explained. […]

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January 12, 2014 at 3:26 pmAlumni Alumni in the News In the News

Eagle Gazette: Political Science Alum Honored in Registry

Ohio University alum Sean L. Tolentino ’02M, an environmental specialist with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, has been selected as an Honored Lifetime Member of the Covington Who’s Who Executive and Professional Registry, the Lancaster Eagle Gazette reported Dec. 19. Tolentino earned an M.A. in Political Sciences from the College […]

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December 23, 2013 at 8:11 amAlumni Alumni in the News In the News

WOUB: Ohio Poll Supports Marriage Equality: Major Shift in Opinion

“A new poll released by FreedomOhio shows dramatic shifts over the past 10 years in Ohioans’ attitudes toward same sex marriage,” reports WOUB’s Tom Hudson on Dec. 20. Ohio University alum Ian James ’89, co-founder of Freedom to Marry Ohio,  earned a B.A. in Political Science from the Ohio University […]

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December 23, 2013 at 7:55 amAlumni Alumni in the News In the News

Political Science Alum Named Chief Prosecuting Attorney, Civil Division

Ohio University alum Mary Montgomery, who majored in Political Science in the College of Arts & Sciences, has been appointed to the position of Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney of the Civil Division of the Prosecutor’s Office in Dayton. Prosecutor Mat Heck Jr.’s announcement was reported by Fox 45. Montgomery received […]

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December 11, 2013 at 3:02 pmAlumni Alumni in the News In the News

Political Science Alum Named Ohio Super Lawyer Rising Star

Ohio University alum Michael V. Passella ’96, who majored in Political Science in the College of Arts & Sciences, has been named to the 2014 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List, announced Dickinson Wright PLLC . Michael V. Passella, Of Counsel in the firm’s Columbus office, has been named […]

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December 11, 2013 at 1:55 pmAlumni Alumni in the News In the News

Athens News: Political Science Alum Heads Equal Marriage Amendment Effort

Athens News: Political Science Alum Heads Equal Marriage Amendment Effort

“Ohio voters likely will have an opportunity to vote on a state constitutional amendment for equal marriage rights next November. Athens native and Ohio University graduate Ian James ’89, a co-founder of Freedom to Marry Ohio, said Tuesday the group has met its petition threshold for the ballot,” reports the […]

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November 14, 2013 at 5:02 pmAlumni In the News

Political Science Alum Named to Head Virginia Port Authority

Political Science Alum Named to Head Virginia Port Authority

Ohio University alum John Reinhart ’75 is the new Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Virginia Port Authority, according to a VPA news release. The announcement was made Oct. 31 by the VPA’s Board of Commissioners in a special meeting. Reinhart received his bachelor’s degree in Political Science […]

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November 4, 2013 at 8:07 amAlumni Alumni in the News In the News