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OHIO's February 2026 Newsmakers
Three faculty members were recognized by Ohio University as February 2026 Faculty Newsmakers. Learn more about their media mentions below:
Jessica Arquette
Assistant Professor of Instruction in the College of Health Sciences and Professions and OHIO Athletics Sports Dietitian
Arquette was quoted in CNN and several other outlets for her expertise on nutrition and athletic performance in a story about how people can “train like a Winter Olympics athlete.” Arquette weighed in on the role of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich foods in supporting recovery from intense exercise, noting that nutrients such as vitamins A, C and E, selenium and omega-3 fatty acids found in colorful fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and healthy fats like salmon may benefit high-performance athletes’ training regimens.
News Stories
- CNN - "Want to train like a Winter Olympics athlete? Here’s what to eat, when and how often"
- MSN - "Want to train like a Winter Olympics athlete? Here’s what to eat, when and how often"
- WXOW - "Want to train like a Winter Olympics athlete? Here’s what to eat, when and how often"
Madelyn Hill
Assistant Professor of Instruction in the College of Health Sciences and Professions
Hill was featured in national and international media, including Inside Higher Ed, Yahoo Health, The Independent, among many others, for her role in leading a study linking social media use with loneliness among college students. Hill, whose team analyzed survey data from nearly 65,000 students across more than 120 institutions, talked about the nuanced connection between time spent on social media platforms and higher reported levels of isolation, highlighting that students who used social media at least 16 hours weekly were more likely to feel lonely. In the articles, she noted broader contextual factors, including lingering social challenges following the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of encouraging students to assess and potentially moderate their online engagement.
News Stories
- Inside Higher Ed - "Social Media Linked to Student Loneliness"
- Yahoo Health - "Major college study links heavy social media use with higher odds of loneliness"
- The Independent - "Spending just two hours a day on social media is linked to increased loneliness in college students"
- News Medical - "Excessive social media use linked to loneliness among U.S. college students"
- OHIO Today - "OHIO faculty member leads study finding that college students who spend hours on social media are more likely to be lonely"
Kerri Shaw
Associate Professor of Instruction and Director of Community Health Workforce Development in the College of Health Sciences and Professions
Shaw was featured in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette and the Chillicothe Gazette for her role in advancing research and action on community health worker programs across Ohio. Shaw shared her expereince and insight on the importance of evidence-based strategies and collaborative partnerships in designing effective workforce models that support both community well-being and health equity.
News Stories
Published
March 4, 2026