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Ellen Gill-Franks Gets Distinguished Engagement Award for Sociology, Her Next Stop is Supreme Court of Ohio

Ellen Gill-Franks at Supreme Court

Ellen Gill-Franks ’22 has been adding a lot of adventures and accolades to her resume at Ohio University. Her next stop is an externship with the Public Information Office of the Supreme Court of Ohio this summer. “I always joke that my greatest strength and weakness is that I say […]

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May 14, 2021 at 3:41 pmNews

Students Explore Legal Education and Profession at Pre-Law Days

Pierce Reed gives keynote.

Sixteen Ohio University alumni and friends returned to campus Nov. 7-8 to share their law-related experiences and advice with current students during the 2019 Pre-Law Days. The event began in Baker Theater on Nov. 7 with a keynote address by Ohio University College of Arts & Sciences Notable Alumni Pierce […]

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November 18, 2019 at 3:41 pmNews

Students Invited to Explore Legal Education, Profession at Pre-Law Day, Nov. 7-8

Alumni lawyers speak to students about legal practice during Pre-Law Day 2017

Ohio University’s annual Pre-Law Days begin on Thursday, Nov, 7, at 5 p.m. in Baker Theater with a keynote address from Ohio University alumnus Pierce Reed titled “Revolution, Evolution, and Convolution: How Liberal Arts Saved My Career In Law.” Reed is an outstanding alumnus that has dedicated his life to […]

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November 1, 2019 at 10:15 pmEvents

High School Students Visit Supreme Court, Conduct Mock Trial

High School Students Visit Supreme Court, Conduct Mock Trial

by Kristin Distel Eighteen high school juniors and seniors attended the Summer Law & Trial Institute, an immersive residential experience—including a mock trial—that directly addresses the complex legal challenges associated with social and economic inequality in Appalachian Ohio. At the same time, the program seeks to increase understanding of the […]

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August 7, 2017 at 12:32 pmAlumni News

Mock Trials a Highlight of OHIO’s Summer Law and Trial Institute

Mock Trials a Highlight of OHIO’s Summer Law and Trial Institute

The 18 high school students of OHIO’s Summer Law and Trial Institute enjoyed a second week of experiential learning and meetings with faculty and local attorneys, culminating in an exciting mock trial in Athens County Court of Common Pleas Judge George P. McCarthy’s courtroom. While the first week of the […]

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August 3, 2016 at 12:07 pmNews

Young Legal Minds Thrive at OHIO’s Summer Law and Trial Institute

Young Legal Minds Thrive at OHIO’s Summer Law and Trial Institute

Eighteen high school juniors and seniors are attending Ohio University’s Summer Law and Trial Institute, an immersive residential program that seeks to increase understanding of law and its possibilities among high school students. This program, which runs July 10-22, is a new initiative developed by Larry Hayman (B.A. Political Science […]

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July 16, 2016 at 9:32 amAlumni News

A&S Spotlight | English Advising Coordinator Is a ‘People Person’

Dr. Elizabeth Koontz

By Alicia Hopkins ’18 This week’s A&S Spotlight focuses on Dr. Elizabeth Koonce, Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Advising Coordinator of English. Your current job titles with Ohio University are Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Advising Coordinator. What appeals to you about these jobs? First and foremost, I should say my primary […]

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September 22, 2015 at 3:56 pmNews