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Actuarial Science Program Named a ‘Best Value’

Actuarial Science Program Named a ‘Best Value’

Ohio University’s actuarial science program was named among the “30 Best Value Actuarial Science Programs in 2016” by College Values Online. OHIO’s Mathematics Department offers a B.S. in Actuarial Science, and the College Values Online website calculates an average 20-year-return on investment of $350,500. The program prepares students for entering the actuarial […]

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January 29, 2016 at 11:49 amNews

PBIO | Department of Environmental and Plant Biology Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

PBIO | Department of Environmental and Plant Biology Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

by Sydney Dawes| PACE Writer Environmental and Plant Biology Red satin ribbon and ceremonial scissors signified the close of a long effort by the Department of Environmental and Plant Biology as they officially opened the walk-in plant growth chamber in Porter Hall and celebrated the completion of their research infrastructure […]

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January 29, 2016 at 11:21 amNews

Transfer Tip | Check College Partnerships to Make Sure Summer Credits Transfer

Transfer Tip | Check College Partnerships to Make Sure Summer Credits Transfer

By Kristi Conrad Academic Advisor and Transfer Specialist for the College of Arts & Sciences Considering taking a course at a community college near home over the summer? Ohio University has pre-determined courses planned with other schools to fulfill certain Ohio University general education requirements. See a listing of our […]

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January 28, 2016 at 4:05 pmNews

Spanish, Political Science Major Has Passion for Social Justice

Ian Slifcak

Senior Political Science and Spanish major Ian Slifcak has a passion for social justice. By pursuing internships, community service and education abroad experiences that center on social justice, Slifcak says he’s been able to connect with people who are different than him and learn more about the world. He hopes […]

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January 28, 2016 at 3:30 pmIn Class News

Musaraj Takes on New Honors Tutorial College Role

Dr. Smoki Musaraj

By Alisa Warren From the Honors Tutorial College Being an international student for the majority of her educational career, Dr. Smoki Musaraj, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, emphasizes promoting an appreciation and understanding for diversity in her classrooms. Musaraj is serving her first year as Director of Studies for the Honors […]

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January 27, 2016 at 7:43 pmNews

Sociology-Criminology Senior Interns at the Athens Courthouse

Alysha Funk

By Nicole Rodriguez After changing her major from biology to Sociology-Criminology, Alysha Funk decided to start preparing for law school and found an internship that would help her resume stand out from the rest. Landing the Internship “I’ve always had the idea of going to law school in the back […]

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January 26, 2016 at 11:55 amNews

Inaugural Mock Trial Team Headed to Pittsburgh for Competition

Ohio University Team Green Prosecution cross-examining a witness for Ohio University Team White Defense at Athens County Courthouse.  Athens County Common Pleas Judge George McCarthy presided.

The Ohio University Mock Trial Team competes in the regional American Mock Trial Association contest at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in Pennsylvania on Feb. 26-28. The Ohio University Mock Trial Team is a new interdisciplinary student organization made up of 19 students interested in law and the legal system. Prospective […]

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January 26, 2016 at 11:00 amNews