Stories tagged with: Department of Political Science

Ava Hamilton stands next to flags at the Appalachian Regional Commission office in Washington, D.C.

Ava Hamilton: Embracing a future in public administration

October 29, 2024 3 min

After her internship at the Appalachian Regional Commission's Office of General Counsel in Washington, D.C., Ava Hamilton decided to pursue a master’s in public administration (MPA) instead.

Social Sciences

Bridging social science and national security

October 25, 2024 4 min

Taking advantage of opportunities led Alyssa Manning to a remarkable internship at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, showcasing the career possibilities for social science majors in national security and policy.

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Experiental Learning

Students thrive through experiential learning opportunities funded by the College of Arts and Sciences

October 18, 2024 7 min

OHIO's College of Arts and Sciences launched the Experiential Learning Fund to help students overcome financial barriers and experience global learning opportunities. This article features five students who used the fund to study abroad and intern in various fields.

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Political Reform

Corruption, politics, and trash: Award-winning book describes how Gilded Age cities cleaned up with dirty deals

September 12, 2024 6 min

At the peak of America’s Gilded Age, overflowing trash clogged city streets, but the cleanup wasn’t driven by reformers. Instead, corrupt politicians saw the waste crisis as a business opportunity, using backroom deals to transform sanitation systems—and line their pockets.

Stan Yerrick wins Critical Language Scholarship in Arabic, wants to unravel complexities of Middle East and North Africa region

May 28, 2024 3 min

Stan Yerrick, a political science major in the Honors Tutorial College at Ohio University, has been awarded a Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) for Arabic.

Nukhet Sandal named American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow

March 22, 2024 5 min

The American Council on Education has selected Nukhet Sandal as one of 26 emerging college and university leaders for the 2024-25 class of the ACE Fellows Program.

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'Don't waste your time': Fellowship keeps Sarah Ladipo at OHIO

February 13, 2024 6 min

The David M. Crane fellowship allows this 2023 Commencement speaker to continue her studies at the university she loves.

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Back to the future: OHIO alumni visit high schools to explain journalism careers

January 17, 2024 4 min

Alumni ambassadors visit Ohio high schools and beyond to explain media careers and opportunities amidst rapid changes in technology and delivery of information.

"You should go for it": Undergraduates' work published in law and politics journal

December 6, 2023 2 min

With support from faculty members and the Center for Law, Justice and Culture, two OHIO students had their undergraduate research published in a journal of law and politics.

Students from five colleges admitted to Certificate in Law, Justice & Culture program

October 24, 2023 2 min

The Center for Law, Justice & Culture announced its next cohort of Ohio University students that have been admitted to the undergraduate Certificate in Law, Justice & Culture program.

2023-24 Mock Trial team members, group photo

Mock Trial Team selects 2023-24 members amid steep competition

September 28, 2023 3 min

The Ohio University Mock Trial Team selected 20 students, including three first-year students, to form two teams for the 2023-24 academic year.

2023 SLTI students at the Supreme Court of Ohio with Justice Melody Stewart.

High school students visit Ohio Supreme Court before staging their own mock trial in Athens

August 14, 2023 5 min

For two weeks, 20 high school students from across Ohio were immersed in law and justice, their Summer Law & Trial Institute experience culminating in a mock trial in an Athens courtroom.

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Global Nike Manager trusted his gut and OHIO experiences to excel as a strategic comms professional

August 10, 2023 5 min

Alumnus Jeffrey Billingslea, BA ’17, took advantage of the abundant student leadership opportunities at OHIO and he credits his learning experience as a contributor to his professional success.

Ohio University graduate Frank Graff wins regional Emmy at PBS North Carolina

July 28, 2023 3 min

Frank Graff graduated from Ohio University with a bachelor's degree in journalism in 1982 and a master’s degree in political science in 1983.

University community mourns Political Science Professor Emeritus Tom Walker

May 19, 2023 5 min

The Ohio University community mourns the passing of Thomas Walker, professor emeritus of political science and director emeritus of Latin American studies, who died on May 2.

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