Kingori is an expert in sexually transmitted diseases and refugee and immigrant health. She researches HIV/AIDS prevention as well as stigma among people of African descent. She’s conducted research in Kenya, examining health behaviors.
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Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine among Top 50 in the U.S. for primary care
U.S. News and World Report ranks the Heritage College No. 49 in the U.S. and No. 2 in Ohio
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Commencement speaker shares advice to fuel the fire of advocacy with graduating medical students
May 18, 2023
During the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Commencement ceremony, speaker Tyree Winters, D.O., told the college’s 238 graduates to be advocates.
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News and Announcements
Ohio University Southern celebrates region’s history with new Culture and Heritage Festival
May 22, 2023
Ohio University Southern will host the inaugural Culture and Heritage Festival on Saturday, June 17 from noon to 7 p.m., featuring live music, a theatrical performance and more.
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Alumni and Friends
Emmy Award-winning Producer David Collins says his time at Ohio University and WOUB gave him the confidence to succeed
May 17, 2023
When David Collins ’89 was asked if he would like a WOUB stole to wear when he spoke at Ohio University’s undergraduate commencement on May 6, he couldn’t grab it and put it on fast enough.
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Tracy Plouck named dean of the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service
June 2, 2023
Ohio University Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Elizabeth Sayrs has named Tracy Plouck as the dean of the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service.
Research and Impact
Yeong Kim selected for NEH-funded Rust Belt Humanities Lab
June 2, 2023
Yeong Kim, associate professor geography, was selected to participate in the Rust Belt Humanities Lab, a summer seminar focusing on the people and places of the Rust Belt.
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Summer semester start technology message provides helpful information for OHIO instructors
June 2, 2023
Information for instructors on changes to OHIO’s computing tools, tools for teaching and research, and device security while traveling.
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Reminder to OHIO employees about planned or confirmed absences
June 2, 2023
As the end of fiscal year 2023 (FY23) approaches, faculty and staff are reminded to record all planned and/or confirmed absences through June 30.
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Music – the universal language brings Venezuelan pianist Alejandro Orta to study at OHIO
Coming to Athens, Ohio from Venezuela can be a major culture shock, but for Alejandro Orta, one thing remains the same everywhere – the 88 keys on a piano.
Featured Experts
Caroline Kingori
Jacqueline Yahn
Yahn is an expert in rural and Appalachian communities and schools and school funding. Her research includes creating a teacher pipeline to rural schools, while maintaining the existing workforce and societal issues in rural communities.