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OHIO First Scholars Looking for Faculty, Staff Volunteer Mentors

OHIO First Scholars Looking for Faculty, Staff Volunteer Mentors

OHIO First Scholars is a program at Ohio University that supports first-generation college students. “If you are interested, there are many ways for you to be involved, whether you were first-gen or not!” noted Bob Frank, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences. “I was the first in my […]

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July 7, 2017 at 3:06 pmAnnouncements News

21 Arts & Sciences Faculty Earn Promotions

21 Arts & Sciences Faculty Earn Promotions

The Provost’s Office recently announced the promotion and tenure decisions, including 21 College of Arts & Sciences promotions that will take effect in August 2017. “Each year, I have the pleasure of reading the promotion dossiers of the faculty,” says Dr. Robert A. Frank, Dean of the College of Arts […]

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July 5, 2017 at 1:51 pmNews

Working on the Wayne | Awesome Arthropods Abound

Luna Moth

By Kyle Brooks ’17 Wildlife and Conservation Biology major As I mentioned in my first post, I am one of the two wildlife interns at Wayne National Forest. Since then, Devon Cottrill—the other wildlife intern—and I have been working our way through the forests outside of Chauncey in search of […]

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June 23, 2017 at 4:40 pmNews

Wayne National Forest Invites Comments on Community Mountain Bike Trail

Photo Credit: Kyle Brooks

  NELSONVILLE, Ohio (June 21, 2017) – The Wayne National Forest Athens Ranger District is seeking public feedback on a proposal to construct a single track, sustainable trail system for mountain biking in Athens County. The proposed project area is located on the Athens Ranger District in the general area […]

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June 21, 2017 at 1:18 pmAnnouncements News

Working on the Wayne | Interesting Botany Finds in the Forest

Monotropa uniflora

By Trevor Somogyi ’18 and Emily Penn ’18 Hello! Emily and Trevor are back to share with you a few interesting plants we’ve found while doing our survey work for the Wayne National Forest. While these are not plants that are rare or sensitive, they do have some unique characteristics […]

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June 21, 2017 at 12:38 pmNews

Summer 2017 | Popular Sociology Class Fills Tier II Social Sciences

Get back on track and fill some General Education requisites this summer.

A popular Summer 2017 course provides not just an introduction to sociology, but also small class sizes in the second summer session. Seats are available – so register now! SOC 1000: Introduction to Sociology Tier II Social Sciences (2SS) Monday thru Thursday 1:30-2:50pm (Class #5585) with Babz Jewell Monday thru […]

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June 19, 2017 at 3:49 pmNews

Psychology Student Gets Hands-On Research, Counselor Experience with Schoolchildren

OHIO Senior Megan Credit

by Kristin Distel Rising senior Megan Credit ’18 has always been interested in the human mind and mental illness. At Ohio University, she has found the resources and guidance needed to achieve her goals and become a budding professional in the field of clinical psychology. In part, Credit attributes her […]

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June 16, 2017 at 1:48 pmNews Research