Research and Impact

Portrait of Dr. Gary Holcomb

Literary scholar unearths Harlem Renaissance novel

Scholar Gary Holcomb was conducting research on writer Claude McKay — a key literary figure in the Harlem Renaissance — when he came across a reference to an unpublished novel.

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Faculty documentary created to improve veterans' healthcare to be screened on Veterans Day at Athena Cinema

The Athena Cinema will host a free public screening of “The Veterans’ Project,” at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11. The award-winning documentary takes an in-depth look at U.S. veterans health care issues.

Portrait of Julie Owens, left, and Steven Evans

OHIO researchers receive $3.2 million grant to study effectiveness of classroom support program for teachers

OHIO researchers have received a $3.2 million grant from the federal Institute of Education Sciences to study the effectiveness of a new professional development program for elementary teachers.

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Prevalence of hepatitis C rates in Ohio may indicate highest areas of opioid misuse

The Ohio Alliance for Innovation in Population Health studied hepatitis C rates within the state and discovered consistently high rates in the southern Appalachia region over a five-year period.

Researchers study Sunday Creek's water quality samples at an acid mine drainage discharge site.

OHIO's spirit of innovation, engagement key to future success

Ohio University has been recognized as one of America’s most innovative universities, as well as being one of the nation’s top universities for student engagement.

Avital Savin and Matthew Chang, another DAAD RISE student.

Students complete international physics, biology research in Germany through DAAD RISE program

This past summer for three months, from mid-May through mid-August, four Ohio University students participated in the DAAD RISE Germany program, including juniors Matthew Connell and Avital Savin.

A new study by researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found newspaper articles about the suicide deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain did not follow the majority of suicide reporting guidelines or include critical components like mental health resources or even the number to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or Crisis Text Line.

Study shows news media often overlook best practices when reporting celebrity suicide deaths

A study published by researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that newspapers followed about half the recommended guidelines in reporting suicide deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain.

Public Innovation Challenge

University of Montana wins Third Annual Voinovich Public Innovation Challenge

The University of Montana Master of Public Administration Program was the winner of the Third Annual Voinovich Public Innovation Challenge, sponsored by OHIO’s Voinovich School.

Portrait of Yasser Alajerami

Fulbright Scholar Alajerami speaks on new glass material for radiation protection

Fulbright Scholar Dr. Yasser Alajerami from Al-Azhar University-Gaza discussed his latest research on a new type of glass material that could be used as a protective shielding at radiation facilities.

Members from the 2019 Global COIL Symposium group pose for a fun photo outside of E.W. Scripps Hall during the Global COIL Symposium. Photo by Alaina Bartel

Initiative brings educators from around the world to create virtual global learning opportunities for OHIO students

The GCI is increasing the career readiness of students by enhancing global community engagement and intercultural knowledge and experience to pursue their interests in whatever field they choose.

Marcel Weigand (left) and BIOS undergraduate Christine Hanson (right) handle a Box Turtle during telemetry surveys.

Why did the turtles cross the highway? They didn't, but still might feel the impact

Ohio University researchers set out to determine the impact of the Route 33 bypass through Wayne National Forest on the local box turtle population. The answers were not exactly what they expected.

Life Through Their Lens

'Life Through Their Lens' to spotlight story of narrative photo book produced by Amish community

Amish community religious leaders, as well as the photographer, editor and author of the book, will discuss the development of the project and offer a Q&A session about Amish life on Nov. 13.

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Ohio University to partner with Educational Service Center of Central Ohio to create new special education teacher training program

OHIO received the Teacher Quality Partnership grant that will allow OHIO to partner with the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio to improve the quality of OHIO’s teacher programs.

Student social work garden

Social work students craft unique way of giving back to campus

The initiative is designed to give back to the OHIO Chillicothe community with hopes of producing enough food for Chillicothe community residents in the future

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Ridges Advisory Committee tours Buildings 13, 14 and 18 ahead of renovation completion

Members of the Ridges Advisory Committee toured Buildings 13, 14 and 18 at The Ridges and received an update on potential uses of Ridges Conservation Land during their meeting Oct. 23.

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