Archive for August, 2015

What Does the Future Hold? Film Series Kicks Off in September

What Does the Future Hold? film series

Knowing the Future goes to the movies with the “What Does the Future Hold?” film series on four Tuesdays this fall. The Knowing the Future curricular theme hosts the movie screenings at the Athena Cinema. Screenings are free, and open to the public. The film series is sponsored by the […]

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August 23, 2015 at 1:55 pmEvents

Psychology Alum Named Graduate Dean at Marquette

Dr. Douglas Woods

Ohio University alum Douglas Woods ’93 has been named Dean of the Marquette University Graduate School, reports UrbanMilwaukee.com. Woods earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Ohio University’s College of Arts & Sciences. MILWAUKEE – Dr. Douglas Woods, chair and professor of psychology at Texas A&M University, has been named […]

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August 22, 2015 at 6:29 pmAlumni Alumni in the News In the News

His Story Includes a Well-Stamped Passport

His Story Includes a Well-Stamped Passport

By Cecilia Ellis ’17 James Gresock ’15 came to Ohio University in the fall of 2011 expecting to study athletic training. All it took was a few classes and trips around the world to entirely change his life plan. He graduated in the spring of 2015 with a degree in History. Travel has […]

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August 22, 2015 at 5:25 pmAlumni

Junior Loves Math, Theater and the Environment

Sarah Pinter loves math, theater and the environment.

  By Cecilia Ellis ’17 Junior Sarah Pinter is a Math Statistics major, with a minor in Plant Biology, and a certificate in Environmental Studies. A demanding workload has never slowed Pinter down, however. With dreams of graduate school in biometrics and working for the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, […]

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August 22, 2015 at 3:37 pmIn Class

Foster Care Student: ‘Felt I Could Make a Home Here’

Michael Outrich goes to Washington to help foster care students.

By Cecilia Ellis ’17 There were no parents carrying Michael Outrich’s bags to his freshman dorm. He came to Ohio University alone, emancipated from the foster care system. He says he chose Ohio University because of the welcoming atmosphere. “I felt I could make a home here.” Now the senior Geography major […]

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August 22, 2015 at 1:39 pmNews

Physics Alum Heads Natural Sciences Division at Bridgewater College

Dr. Philip Spickler

Ohio University alum Philip Spickler is one of four Bridgewater College faculty members named “to head up a new divisional structure designed to address major initiatives in the college’s strategic plan,” reports the Augusta Free Press. Spickler earned an M.S. in Physics from the College of Arts & Sciences at […]

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August 22, 2015 at 12:05 pmAlumni Alumni in the News In the News

Vedder Quoted On College Affordability in Washington Times

Dr. Richard Vedder, Director of the Center for College Affordability and Productivity and Professor Emeritus of Economics at Ohio University, was quoted by Stephen Moore in The Washington Times article on “Why Hillary’s college tuition plan won’t work.” In the days ahead millions of kids will pack their bags and […]

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August 21, 2015 at 12:01 pmFaculty in the News In the News