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The Wealth and Poverty theme holds its annual field trip to Appalachian communities on Saturday, March 25, from  9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (estimate). The meeting place is the GoBus stop outside the first floor entrance of Baker Center. Participants should arrive 8:50 a.m. Leaders are Dr. Barry Tadlock, Associate Professor of Political […]

The Wealth & Poverty theme at Ohio University announces its schedule of activities for Spring 2017. Wealth and Poverty Week: Rural America Friday, Feb. 3 – Dr. Cynthia Anderson (Sociology and Anthropology) “Appalachia’s New Rural Economy: Industry, Employment, and Economic Well-Being,” 1-2 p.m. at Alden 319 Monday, Feb. 6 – […]

Ohio University, the newest member of the Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty, awarded the first consortium summer internships to OHIO students. Angela Green (Social Work), Kees VandeStadt (Geography), and Chloe Wooster (Social Work) will join the SHECP internship program this summer. Green says she is very much looking forward to […]

The Wealth & Poverty theme at Ohio University announces Wealth & Poverty Week: Rural America. About 15 percent of Americans live in rural counties. While rural America offers many opportunities, it also faces unique and difficult challenges in sustaining its economic base and providing quality healthcare and other social services. The […]

The Wealth & Poverty theme at Ohio University presents Dr. Cynthia Anderson discussing Appalachia’s New Rural Economy: Industry, Employment, and Economic Well-Being on Friday, Feb. 3, from 1-2 p.m. at Alden 319. This event is part of Wealth & Poverty Week: Rural America. Abstract The “new rural economy” is a term used to capture recent transformations […]

The Wealth & Poverty theme at Ohio University presents John Molinaro of Appalachian Partnership for Economic Growth discussing “Rising Tides and Leaky Boats: Economic Development Strategies That Work for Those That Need Help Most” on Monday, Feb. 6, from 3-4 p.m. at Alden 319. This event is part of Wealth & Poverty Week: Rural America. Abstract […]

The Wealth & Poverty theme at Ohio University presents Dr. Elizabeth Beverly discussing Comprehensive Patient Navigator Program for Rural Appalachia on Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 2-3 p.m. at Alden 319. This event is part of Wealth & Poverty Week: Rural America. Abstract Diabetes rates in rural Appalachian Southeastern Ohio are 30-40 percent higher than […]