College of Arts and Sciences Stories

    Portrait of Dr. Gary Holcomb

    Literary scholar unearths Harlem Renaissance novel

    November 12, 2019 4 min

    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on writer Claude McKay — a key literary figure in the Harlem Renaissance — when he came across a reference to an unpublished novel.
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    Physics and Astronomy Open House has packed line-up Nov. 9

    October 31, 2019 2 min

    On Nov. 9, the Physics & Astronomy Department turns Clippinger Laboratories into an interactive science museum where visitors enjoy hallway challenges, physics demonstrations, talks and more.
    Portrait of Yasser Alajerami

    Fulbright Scholar Alajerami speaks on new glass material for radiation protection

    October 31, 2019 2 min

    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.
    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

    October 30, 2019 6 min

    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.
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    Notable Alumni | Aiden Shearer Developed First Genetic Test for Deafness, Now Seeks Gene Therapy

    October 25, 2019 4 min

    Aiden “Eliot” Shearer developed the first genetic test panel for deafness OtoSCOPE®, new technology that has revolutionized the understanding of human hearing loss.
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    Notable Alumni | Aaron Kahn Specializes in Golden Age of Spanish Literature

    October 24, 2019 3 min

    Dr. Aaron M. Kahn teaches at a university in England and specializes in Miguel de Cervantes (author of Don Quixote) and the Golden Age Spanish literature.
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    Notable Alumni | Shawn Graves Explores Moral Perfection, Moral Imperatives (and Fighting in the NHL)

    October 24, 2019 3 min

    In his scholarly work, Dr. Shawn M. Graves probes philosophical questions about “God and Moral Perfection.” He even considers “Christian ethic for sport, tracing some of its implications for fighting
    Julie Suhr, portrait

    Mentors matter

    October 22, 2019 3 min

    Julie Suhr entered Luther College in 1984 and became the first person in her family to go to college. Today, Suhr serves as a mentor to Ohio University’s first-generation students. Ohio Today asked her to unpack how those relationships have shaped her. Her story follows. — Editor
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    Notable Alumni | Aaron Reid Quantifies Consumer Emotional Response for Global Brands

    October 21, 2019 3 min

    Aaron Reid is the CEO of Sentient Decision Science Inc., which he founded in 2007, taking his graduate research on how “physiological emotional responses can be combined with symbolic information
    Japanese-style house with rock garden and maple trees in the fall

    From Japan, with love

    October 21, 2019 5 min

    The connection between Japan's Chubu University and Ohio University endures and prospers, a strategic partnership that began 45 years ago.
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    OHIO Distinguished Professor Dr. Steven Evans named 2019 Fall Commencement Speaker

    October 21, 2019 2 min

    OHIO announced today that Distinguished Professor and Co-Director of the Center for Intervention Research in Schools, Dr. Steven Evans, will serve as the 2019 Fall Commencement Speaker.
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    Notable Alumni | John Wetzel Manages the Chemistry of Drug Discovery, Development

    October 21, 2019 2 min

    Since 2005, Dr. John M. Wetzel has been self-employed as the Principal of at Wetzel Chemistry Consulting LLC, providing chemistry leadership for clients in both drug discovery and drug development.
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    Notable Alumni | Emily Dunlap Advocates for Trafficked and Exploited Persons

    October 21, 2019 4 min

    As a Staff Attorney at Advocating Opportunity, Emily Dunlap provides free legal services and advocacy to trafficked and exploited persons in Ohio.
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    Notable Alumni | John Wetzel Manages the Chemistry of Drug Discovery, Development

    October 21, 2019 2 min

    Since 2005, Dr. John M. Wetzel has been self-employed as the Principal of at Wetzel Chemistry Consulting LLC, providing chemistry leadership for clients in both drug discovery and drug development.
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    Notable Alumni | George Lucas Journeys from ‘Appalachia Boy’ to Prominent Hand Surgeon

    October 20, 2019 4 min

    Dr. George L. Lucas retired from active practice as an orthopaedic surgeon and university professor at the age of 80, but he’s volunteering to get better health-care to under-served communities.
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