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Science Magazine Quotes Hicks on Pentaquark ‘Social Life’

Dr. Kenneth Hicks

Dr. Kenneth Hicks, Professor of Physics & Astronomy, was quoted in a Science magazine feature on “The social life of quarks.” The article discusses particle physics observations of pentaquarks, “bizarre new cousins of the protons and neutrons that make up the atomic nucleus,” at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN in […]

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January 19, 2016 at 9:59 amFaculty in the News In the News

NPR Interviews Rios about Her Research on Stereotypes about Christians in Sciences

Dr. Kimberly Rios

Dr. Kimberly Rios, Assistant Professor of Psychology, was interviewed about her research on stereotypes about Christians in science for NPR’s Morning Edition. In addition to host David Green, NPR’s Shankar Vedantam and Steve Inkeep joined the conversation. VEDANTAM: That’s right, Steve. Most of the work on stereotype threat has looked […]

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January 14, 2016 at 10:41 amFaculty in the News In the News

Psychology Alum Elected Partner in New York Law Firm

John Zollo

Ohio University alum John S. Zollo has been elected partner at Barclay Damon, reports the Business Journal News Network. Zollo earned an M.S. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the College of Arts & Sciences at Ohio University. SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Barclay Damon, LLP announced the promotion of John S. Zollo to […]

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January 7, 2016 at 8:02 pmAlumni Alumni in the News In the News

Sociology Alum Named Director of Workforce Development Board

Scott Zielinski

Ohio University alum Scott Zielinski has been hired by Athens County as director for Workforce Development Board, reports the Athens Messenger. Zielinski earned a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the College of Arts & Sciences at Ohio University. The Athens County Commissioners are adding an employee to the county payroll, but […]

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January 7, 2016 at 7:31 pmAlumni Alumni in the News In the News

History Alum Named Board Chair of Global Tech Company CSC

Mike Lawrie

Ohio University alum Mike Lawrie was appointed as Chairman of the Board of CSC, a global leader in providing technology enabled business solutions and services, reports the company’s website. FALLS CHURCH, Va., Dec. 15, 2015–CSC (NYSE: CSC) today announced the appointment of Mike Lawrie, CSC president and CEO, as chairman […]

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January 7, 2016 at 7:08 pmAlumni Alumni in the News In the News

Psychology Alum Promoted to Senior Account Exec at Cleveland Jewish Publication

Andy Isaacs

Ohio University alum Andy Isaacs ’06 “has been promoted to senior account executive/marketing strategist of the Cleveland Jewish Publication Co.,” reports the Cleveland Jewish News. Isaacs earned a B.A. in Psychology from the College of Arts & Sciences at Ohio University. Isaacs, 31, joined the company in January 2014 as […]

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December 29, 2015 at 5:37 pmAlumni Alumni in the News In the News

Political Science Alum Named Chief Justice of WV Supreme Court of Appeals

Justice Menis Ketchum

Ohio University alum Menis Ketchum ’64 is serving his second term as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, reports the Logan (WV) Banner. Ketchum earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the College of Arts & Sciences at Ohio University. CHARLESTON — Menis Ketchum […]

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December 29, 2015 at 5:23 pmAlumni Alumni in the News In the News