Archive for December, 2021

The Ohio University community mourns the loss of Dr. Gary Pfeiffer, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry & Biochemistry. Pfeiffer, 81, passed away peacefully at his home in Athens, according to his obituary. He is survived by Barbara, his wife of 51 years; his daughter, Amy and her wife Gina; and his […]

The Ohio University community mourns the loss of Dr. John F. Blazyk, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry & Biochemistry. Known to his friends and family as Jack, he passed away at his home in Boise, Idaho, at the age of 73 from complications associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to […]

 Dr. Florenz Plassmann, dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, congratulates Fall 2021 graduates in a video message on YouTube. “Throughout your time as an OHIO student, we’ve encouraged you to roll up your sleeves, explore your interests, and participate in research, creative activities, and service learning across […]

The (Findlay, Ohio) Courier quoted Dr. Richard Vedder, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Economics at Ohio University, in a story headlined Gas prices hitting highs. Richard Vedder, an emeritus economics professor at Ohio University, said the increase in gas prices needs to be put in the context of broader inflation happening […]

From Ohio University News Drs. Morgan Vis and Nukhet Sandal have been named as associate deans in the College of Arts & Sciences, announced Dean Florenz Plassmann. Vis will start as Associate Dean on Jan. 3. Sandal will join as faculty fellow on Jan. 3 and become Associate Dean on […]

Ohio University will honor Distinguished Professor Steven Evans on Thursday, Feb. 3, during the Distinguished Professor Portrait Unveiling and Lecture. Students, faculty, staff, and area residents are invited to attend this event in the Baker University Center Ballroom, beginning with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by the portrait unveiling […]

Editor’s Note: The Happy Beginnings series features recent College of Arts & Sciences graduates who are getting started in careers, graduate school and service. From Ohio University News Ohio University alumnus Francisco Cintrón said a Western Civilization course at OHIO drew him into history, particularly the history of the medieval […]