Archive for November, 2016

Athens News | ‘Same-Sex Couple Reacts to Election by Getting Married’

The Athens News reported that Dr. Loran Marsan, Visiting Assistant Professor of Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies at Ohio University, responded to the presidential election results by getting married. As a local same-sex couple watched the presidential election’s results coming in last week that confirmed Donald Trump as America’s president-elect, […]

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November 16, 2016 at 11:33 amFaculty in the News In the News

Vedder on NPR: ‘Endowments Aren’t Generally Used to Lower Tuition’

Dr. Richard Vedder

Dr. Richard Vedder, Distinguished Professor of Economics Emeritus at Ohio University and Director of the Center for College Affordability and Productivity, was quoted by NPR on “Colleges Pressured To Spend More Endowment Funds On Student Aid.” As college tuition continues to rise, some lawmakers and education advocates are calling on schools […]

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November 16, 2016 at 11:09 amFaculty in the News In the News

Chemistry & Biochemistry Welcomes New Faculty Member, Jessica White

Dr. Jessica White

Dr. Jessica White has been enjoying getting to know the students in class and around campus this semester. In coming to Ohio University, she was drawn to the collegiality within the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department and university along with the campus’ history and beauty. Since arriving, White says she “very […]

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November 16, 2016 at 10:56 amNews

Chemistry & Biochemistry Welcomes New Faculty Member, Travis White

Dr. Travis White in his lab

Dr. Travis White was drawn to the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department by a recent graduate who loved her experience here. As he looked more deeply into Ohio University, White was pleased to “see the storied history of the department and University.” This semester, White has been enjoying setting up his […]

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November 16, 2016 at 10:45 amNews

Alumni Relive the Dig for OHIO Archaeology Month

Approaching Facing Monday Creek Rock Shelter

By Jake Ballas, ‘19 The weather held off for a trip down memory lane for some alumni as a group of 26 revisited field sites in October as part of Ohio Archaeology Month, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Ohio Archaeology Field School. Dr. Paul Patton, Assistant Professor of Anthropology and […]

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November 16, 2016 at 8:37 amAlumni News

OHIO Alumni Share Law-Related Experience at Pre-Law Days

2016 Pre-Law Day guest attendees

Fourteen alumni returned to Ohio University to share their knowledge and expertise with current students interested in law at Ohio University’s 2016 Pre-Law Days. Retired Massachusetts Appeals Court Associate Justice and OHIO alum R. Marc Kantrowitz ’72 kicked off the Pre-Law Days with a keynote address on Nov. 3 in Baker Theater. […]

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November 15, 2016 at 12:09 pmAlumni News

CLDC Student Ambassador Application Workshop, Nov. 15

CLDC Student Ambassador Application Workshop, Nov. 15

By Kacey Schaum Assistant Director for the Career and Leadership Development Center An application workshop for students interested in becoming a Career & Leadership Development Center Student Ambassador is Tuesday, Nov. 15, from 6 – 6:30 p.m. in the Baker University Center Room 503. The CLDC student ambassador team is […]

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November 15, 2016 at 11:18 amAnnouncements