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'Your Voice and Your Rights' forum to be held Feb. 22

February 8, 2022 2 min

The deliberative forum titled, “Your Voice and Your Rights,” will focus on freedom of expression in the collegiate environment.

Advice on using rapid COVID-19 tests

February 8, 2022 5 min

Gillian Ice, special assistant to the president for public health operations, offers the following advice for using rapid COVID-19 tests.

Ohio University to host Place-based Learning and Research Symposium

February 7, 2022 2 min

Ohio University will host the inaugural Place-based Learning and Research Symposium on March 18, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Ridges, Building 19.

Shaw named regional social worker of the year

February 7, 2022 4 min

Kerri Shaw, an associate professor in the College of Health Sciences and Professions, was named the National Association of Social Workers’ Ohio Chapter Region Seven “Social Worker of the Year."

Alumnus Ryan Crowley is shown judges a mock trial team scrimmage

OHIO mock trial students win awards heading into regional tournament with guidance of lawyers, alumni

February 7, 2022 2 min

The Ohio University Mock Trial Team worked throughout the holiday break to prepare for a rigorous tournament schedule this semester.

Four Heritage College faculty recognized as top Ohio University newsmakers

February 7, 2022 3 min

Four faculty members from the Heritage College were among the top 10 newsmakers at Ohio University in 2020.

Ohio University announces 2022 Kiplinger Fellows

February 7, 2022 4 min

Twenty-two journalists from around the world will make up the Kiplinger Program in Public Affairs Journalism’s inaugural class in climate reporting.

International Studies

Senior finds insight into Middle East and North Africa in team-taught Arabic course

February 7, 2022 6 min

When Ohio University senior Mrin Dasgupta enrolled in a 3000-level Arabic course, she didn’t expect that it would fit so well with her course of study and future career goals.

Dr. Kevin Cordi, Storytelling Honor Award

Ohio University Lancaster Faculty Member Receives National Award

February 7, 2022 2 min

Dr. Kevin Cordi, assistant professor of instruction at Ohio University Lancaster, earned a Storytelling Honor Award for his edited collection.

Summer 2022: Center for Law, Justice and Culture offers law-related courses online

February 6, 2022 5 min

The Center for Law, Justice and Culture offers law-related online graduate courses for summer 2022.

Health and Wellness

OHIO survivor advocate offered virtual training for Korean sexual assault crisis center

February 5, 2022 5 min

Yejin Sohn, MSW, LSW, recently used her experiences at OHIO to help international survivors get support while navigating the challenges of social distancing protocols.

Breanna Oswald is shown holding a tiny starfish at the fish market in Catania, Sicily

Breanna Oswald discovered food and family on study abroad program in Sicily

February 4, 2022 7 min

Ohio University graduate Breanna Oswald says a study abroad experience changed her life when she realized that family and culture can revolve around food.

Ohio University has named Kathy Fahl interim dean of students

February 4, 2022 2 min

Interim Vice President for Student Affairs Terry Hogan has named Kathy Fahl interim dean of students.

Alumni Success

Matthew Ward studies law and justice, puts degree to work as an OHIO civil rights investigator

February 4, 2022 5 min

Ohio University alumnus Matthew Ward was drawn to the M.A. in Law, Justice & Culture program as a way to learn more about social justice issues following the murder of George Floyd.

Benjamin Bates, Ph.D., is shown teaching at Chubu University

Kohei Miura Visiting Professorship at Chubu University applications are now open

February 4, 2022 2 min

Ohio University’s Chubu University Relations Committee is now accepting applications for the 46th Kohei Miura Visiting Professorship, named in honor of the founder of Chubu University.