Stories tagged with: Ohio University Press

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Contextualizing the Past

A nuanced story about the people and dynamics that reshaped this region and determined who would control it

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Professors' new book traces Ohio history from first peoples to first settlers

The official founding of the state of Ohio dates back to 1803, but human habitation in Ohio goes back much further, back to the first peoples who helped shape the state we know today.

Celebrating a century of journalism education

A new book marks the 100th anniversary of Ohio University’s renowned E. W. Scripps School of Journalism.

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National search for director of the Ohio University Press launched

Ohio University has launched a national search for the next director of the Ohio University Press, the oldest scholarly publisher in Ohio.

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Ohio University Press book wins Ohioana Book Award

An Ohio University Press book has been awarded a 2021 Ohioana Book Award.

Ohio University Press holds summer reading sale

Looking forward to reading a good book this summer? Ohio University Press's Summer Reading Sale is back.

Embedded art into Baker Center's floor of a colorful depiction of the artist's childhood

An enduring legacy

When African American artist and MacArthur “Genius” Fellow Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson passed away in 2015, she bequeathed her entire estate—including countless works of art, the contents of her Columbus home and studio, even the house itself—to the Columbus Museum of Art (CMA). Here’s a glimpse into the long-awaited exhibition and catalog, which together reveal Robinson’s artistic range and generosity.

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History professor edits essay collection on the evolution of peace and stability between allied nations from 1945 to present

Ingo Trauschweizer links past and present efforts to maintain a peaceful world in his latest book, “Temple of Peace: International Cooperation and Stability since 1945.” 

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Ohio University Press African Studies books receive numerous awards, nominations

Four African Studies books published by the Ohio University Press have earned significant accolades this fall, including award winners and finalists. 

Capture this

A Photographer’s Guide to Ohio, Volumes 1 & 2 is, at its core, a series of recommended places for picture taking provided by a professional, experienced photographer who has logged over a million driving miles across the state in search of natural and human-built beauty.

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Brides in the Sky

Relationships, especially ones framed by ideas of sisterhood, are at the heart of Brides in the Sky, a new collection of stories by Cary Holladay.

Grounded

Sharon Hatfield explores the mystical world of 19th-century farmer-medium Jonathan Koons in "Enchanted Ground."

Start Small

"Little Otter Learns to Swim," authored by Artie Knapp, AIS ’04, and illustrated by Guy Hobbs, teaches children the value of persistence in overcoming fears and challenges when acquiring new skills, using North American river otters as inspiration. The book, published by Ohio University Press, also pays tribute to the species and incorporates conservation messages contributed by the River Otter Ecology Project.

Hand-drawn cartoon that says "Seemed like I should've stayed longer"

More grit from Gipe

Robert Gipe of Harlan, Kentucky, has long advocated for both social justice and the arts in Appalachia.

New book on Voinovich’s legacy

“George Voinovich’s extraordinary success as senator, governor, and mayor was due in great part to his being a pioneering master of collaboration. In these times when conflict seems to dominate political dialogue, his wise words extolling the virtues of collaboration are refreshing and illuminating.”—James E. Austin, Harvard Business School

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