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Political Science Pre-Law Major Finds Passion in Law, Justice & Culture

Political Science Pre-Law Major Finds Passion in Law, Justice & Culture

Taryn Osborne has been incredibly active in the Ohio University community during her three years at Ohio University. A junior from Cincinnati studying Political Science Pre-Law she has picked up a Spanish Minor as well as the Certificate in Law Justice & Culture. She is also very involved in co-curricular […]

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October 9, 2017 at 3:12 pmNews

Notable Alumni | FBI’s Wesolosky Directs Heroin Outreach Prevention and Education

Kelly K. Wesolosky

Editor’s Note: The College of Arts & Sciences launches the Notable Alumni Awards, honoring 37 Notable Alumni in 2017 for broad accomplishments in their careers, a commitment to community service at Ohio University, and valuable contributions to Ohio University, the College of Arts & Sciences, and its students. Kelly K. […]

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October 9, 2017 at 10:11 amAlumni News

Linguistics Students Volunteer with Tsunami Relief in Japan

96-year-old tsunami survivor thanks OHIO students and Iwate Perfectural students and faculty for delivering water.

  Dr. Chris Thompson, Associate Professor and Chair of Linguistics, is in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Japan at the beginning of October with the annual Chubu Study Abroad group of Ohio University students. The students are studying Japanese at Chubu University alongside their Iwate Prefectural University partners, who also are delivering water […]

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October 9, 2017 at 8:28 amNews

Ohio Program of Intensive English Celebrates 50th Anniversary

OPIE 50th Anniversary Celebration

The Ohio Program of Intensive English celebrated its 50th Anniversary on Oct. 4 in the Nelson Dining Hall Banquet Room at Ohio University. The event was attended by current and former OPIE faculty members, students and alumni, as well as Ohio University faculty and administrators and members of the Athens […]

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October 6, 2017 at 3:28 pmNews

Transfer Tip | Consider Studying Abroad

Kristi Conrad

By Kristi Conrad Academic Advisor & Transfer Specialist Have you considered studying abroad? The Office of Global Opportunities can help you choose a program that best suits your interest and course needs. Once you choose a program and get approval, you will need courses equated so that you know how […]

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October 6, 2017 at 11:17 amNews

Chemistry Hosts Contest Day for High School Students

Clippinger Hall

The Chemistry & Biochemistry Department is hosting the OHIO Chemistry Contest Day for high school students on Saturday, Nov. 4. OHIO Chemistry Contest Day is a one-day program for high school seniors to compete for tuition scholarships to attend Ohio University. The competition is based on performance on a chemistry exam, but students of […]

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October 5, 2017 at 1:34 pmNews

Plant Biology Students Help Remove Invasive Species near Strouds Run

After clearing a thicket: from left, Alberta Dempsey, Jessica Langguth, Jordan Knisley, Gracie Jahn, Elizabeth Bacon, Maya Ware

Contributed by Kim Thompson Lecturer in Environmental & Plant Biology The Athens Conservancy and the Environmental & Plant Biology Department brought together community members and Ohio University students to remove invasive species from the Blair Preserve on National Public Lands Day. More than 40 participants spread out across 10 locations […]

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October 5, 2017 at 1:01 pmNews