Houston is an expert in pop culture, African American studies and cultural appropriation. His work looks at subcultures and social movements, examining how specific instances change in society, specifically within African American culture.
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Ohio University to celebrate Founders Day 2021
Activities and programs recognize OHIO's 217th birthday
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Alumni and Friends | Profiles
Shermans leave lasting legacy through scholarship for Appalachian students
February 23, 2021
During his tenure as dean of the College of Business, Hugh Sherman witnessed firsthand the profound impact a college education could have on students.
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University Community | Research and Impact
OHIO students gain incomparable experience researching new ways to battle COVID amid pandemic
February 24, 2021
When six OHIO students began their educational careers, none of them thought that before entering the workforce they would be faced with one of the world’s biggest challenges – a global pandemic.
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Alumna named a Washingtonian of the Year for work to help women, children rebuild their lives
February 22, 2021
Terri Morris Stagi is one of 12 individuals named to the 2020 Washingtonians of the Year list in recognition of the nonprofit she cofounded that helps women and children in crisis rebuild their lives.
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Ohio University announces planned power outage
February 26, 2021
Ohio University’s Facilities Management and Safety has scheduled a power outage of all facilities at The Ridges for Saturday, March 20, 2021, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Classified Senate names Anne Morrison Employee of the Month for November 2020
February 26, 2021
The Classified Senate recognizes employees who have shown outstanding individual achievement and performance of their jobs, while inspiring and supporting the achievement of others.
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OHIO professors examine physician bias and stigma toward individuals who misuse opioids
February 26, 2021
OHIO professors Berkeley Franz and Lindsay Dhanani have continued their research examining how psychology and public health intersect, analyzing the effects of physician bias on opioid misuse.
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Executive and Online MPA Virtual Preview offers OHIO employees inside look at program
February 26, 2021
During the information session, attendees will learn about the program’s requirements, deadlines and application. OHIO employees will also learn how they can apply their educational benefits.
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OHIO experts discuss impact of Hip-Hop
In the latest Ask the Experts livestream, Professors Akil Houston and Jason Rawls discussed the origins of Hip-Hop and how over the last 50 years it has influenced black culture, activism and education.
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Katie L. Schacht
Schacht is an expert in marketing, retail, and eCommerce. Her work focuses on branding the beauty industry and the numerous ways marketing professionals can digitally target consumers.