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From Dr. Smoki Musaraj Director of the Center for Law, Justice & Culture Associate Professor of Anthropology The Center for Law, Justice and Culture welcomes students, faculty, alumni and friends to an unconventional virtual semester at Ohio University! On behalf of the CLJC, I wish that this message finds everyone […]

On behalf of the Honorary Degree Committee, Dr. Bayyinah S. Jeffries is requesting suggestions from the university community for candidates to receive honorary degrees from Ohio University. Recognition with an Honorary Degree is understood to be a substantial honor. “Honorary Degrees are awarded annually to individuals who have achieved distinction […]

Dr. Bayyinah S. Jeffries authored an article on “Black Religion and Black Power: The Nation of Islam’s Internationalism” in Genealogy. Jeffries is Associate Professor of African American Studies at Ohio University. Abstract: The Nation of Islam’s influence has extended beyond the United States. This Black American Muslim movement has used […]

The Ohio University Board of Trustees approved the following College of Arts & Sciences faculty members for promotion: Kyle Butler, promotion to the rank of Associate Lecturer, Ohio Program of IntensiveEnglish Katherine Cimatu, promotion to the rank of Associate Professor with Tenure, Chemistry & Biochemistry Jennifer Fredette, promotion to the […]

The Post interviewed Dr. Bayyinah Jeffries, Assistant Professor of African American Studies,  in a story headlined “A glimpse into the turbulent history of African Americans in Athens.” Bayyinah Jeffries has recently started exploring the university archives to learn more about Ohio University’s and Athens’ histories in regard to race relations. […]

By Dr. Bayyinah S. Jeffries Chair of the Honorary Degree Committee On behalf of the Honorary Degree committee, I am requesting final suggestions for candidates to receive honorary degrees from Ohio University. Recognition with an Honorary Degree is understood to be a substantial honor. As stated on the Honorary Degree Committee […]

Two lawyers brought their expertise to a discussion with Ohio University’s students in History of Injustices in the U.S. and Black Men & Masculinities classes on April 3. The African American Studies Department regularly invites speakers to classes to engage with students about important sociopolitical topics that our country is facing. “We are […]