Stories from November 2019

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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.

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.

Darren Butler Sports Business Forum

Faculty Learning Community will focus on student career development

A Faculty Learning Community will be available in two cohorts: one will meet on the Athens Campus and the other will be offered online for regional and ecampus faculty and staff. Sign up by Dec. 6.

A voting sticker is displayed outside of Baker University Center on Nov. 5.

Bobcats: Get out and vote! Find your polling location here

Election day is today, Tuesday, Nov. 5, and Ohio University students are encouraged to exercise their right to vote by visiting their assigned polling location. 

Ohio University achieves One-Stop Shop certification

Ohio University achieves One-Stop Shop certification for event operations

Ohio University has received the One-Stop Shop certification from ACCED-I in recognition of its event operations efficiency.

Allison Hunter (left) and Anna-Kaye Rowe pose in CSA picture frame

Caribbean Scholars Association celebrates revival with expo

The 2019 Caribbean Scholars Association expo featured guest speakers and displayed many Caribbean items, including art, research, music, books, food and drinks, musical instruments and artifacts.

Professional photo of Rick Lewis

Alumni Spotlight: Rick Lewis

The Patton College of Education is honored to recognize Rick Lewis, Chief Executive Officer of the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA), as November’s Honorary Alum of the Month.

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A hike, journals, and genuine, place-based experiences

In 2015, Ohio University graduate and Wyoming resident Ralph Haberfeld had an epiphany that has connected two distinct, picturesque places: Athens, Ohio, in the Appalachian foothills, and Jackson...

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.

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.

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Fall issue of Ohio Today explores the theme ‘Relationships’

Fall is in full swing in Athens, Ohio! OHIO’s students are walking along the brick paths, surrounded by falling leaves and the crisp autumn air. But they are not walking alone. A Bobcat’s journey...

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School of Dance founder’s legacy lives on in alumna’s impact, current students

It was 50 years ago that Ohio University established its School of Dance, and ever since then one of OHIO’s earliest dance students, Darlene Patterson Spencer, has been carrying on the legacy of ...

Perspectives Dawn Wohn

Ohio University violinist Dawn Wohn explores diversity through new commercial album that features female composers

OHIO Assistant Professor of Violin and String Division Chair in the music department, Dawn Wohn, released a new commercial album, Perspectives, that features female composers.

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OHIO mourns the passing of devoted public servant and alumna Dr. Mary Anne Flournoy

The Ohio University community mourns the passing of Dr. Mary Anne Flournoy, PHD ’95, whose legacy of service can be found throughout her alma mater, the Southeastern Ohio region and around the wo...

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.

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