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The colorful hills of fall surround OHIO's Athens campus

OHIO faculty named as Emerging Presidential Research Scholars

November 20, 2024

This year’s award winners are Associate Professor of History Victoria Lee, Associate Professor of Psychology Brett Peters, and Osteopathic Heritage Foundation Ralph S. Licklider, D.O. Endowed Professor Shouan Zhu.

Ohio University receives NIH grant to investigate hearing loss mechanisms

November 18, 2024

Dr. Mitchell Day is heading a team of OHIO scientists in an NIH-funded study aimed at uncovering the neural mechanisms behind challenges in sound localization in hearing—a crucial ability for navigating daily life.

Dysart Woods, old growth forest, Allegheny Plateau, Belmont County, outdoor laboratory, National Natural Landmark

OHIO researchers study impact of exceptional drought on Southeast Ohio ecosystems

November 12, 2024

Southeast Ohio is currently in the midst of the most severe drought in the area in recent history. Ohio University Professor Dr. Jared DeForest is working to study the drought and potentially apply the results to other ecosystems.