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Geography Awards and Recognition, 2016-17

The Geography Department presented its awards and recognition for 2016-17 at Geofest. Vanessa Thiel, Geography Urban Planning & Sustainability major, was named a Margaret Boyd Scholar. Lauren Smith, Geography Environmental Pre-Law major, was named a Margaret Boyd Scholar. The Olive Emler Ross Scholarship in Geography Alex Prosser, Meteorology Susan Beveridge, Geography Ethan […]

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May 28, 2017 at 3:04 pmNews

Psychology Undergrad Works in Summer Treatment Program, Presents Research in NYC

Jessica Smith presents a research poster at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) convention.

Senior Jessica Smith ’18 has known since high school that she wanted to earn a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, and her impressive academic and professional achievements at OHIO are helping her to reach her goal. “I’m interested in the assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders,” Smith says. “I have researched a lot […]

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May 26, 2017 at 11:53 amNews Research

Four Biology Students Get Prestigious NSF Fellowships, Grants

Maggie Hantak

Four Ohio University Biological Sciences graduate students were awarded prestigious NSF graduate research fellowships and grants. James Nassif, a student in Dr. Larry Witmer’s lab, and Cassandra Thompson, in Dr. Viorel Popescu’s lab, were the only Ohio University students awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowships this year. Both are in the […]

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May 24, 2017 at 9:05 amNews Research

STEMstart | Get Ready to Succeed in the Sciences, Solve ‘CSI Athens’

Students sample water at Strouds Run State Park as part of "CSI Athens" during STEMstart.

As freshmen head to Bobcat Student Orientation, they also can start thinking about how to be successful in the sciences through STEMstart, a weeklong quick-start experience designed to help freshmen transition from high school to college-level biology, chemistry, and math courses. STEMstart will help new biology and chemistry students get […]

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May 24, 2017 at 7:25 amNews

Bring OUr Alumni Back | NQPI Alumni Andy Green

Bring OUr Alumni Back | NQPI Alumni Andy Green

By Raymond Humienny NQPI editorial intern A young Andy Green arrived at Ohio University on a college visit. “The campus was really beautiful, having that small town in the mountains charm,” Green said.” Although it’s pretty superficial, that really stuck out to me as a kid.” Nonetheless, Athens became a […]

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Seeking Notable Alumni for New College Award

Seeking Notable Alumni for New College Award

The College of Arts & Sciences is seeking nominations for a new Notable Alumni Award to recognize outstanding alumni who have broad accomplishments in their careers, a commitment to community service, and involvement at Ohio University. Nominate an outstanding A&S alum (or yourself). About the College of Arts & Sciences […]

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May 23, 2017 at 12:27 pmAlumni News

Sociology and Anthropology Students Honored at Awards Ceremony

Sociology and Anthropology Students Honored at Awards Ceremony

The Annual Awards Ceremony for the Sociology & Anthropology Department at Ohio University was held April 7, 2017. After opening remarks by Sociology Professor and Department Chair Chris Mattley, Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences and Professor of Sociology Dr. Laurie Hatch addressed the audience. Bryttani Barker,’14 Sociology-Criminology and ’15M, […]

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May 23, 2017 at 9:16 amNews