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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

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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
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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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Notable Alumni | James Stratman Lives Where Law and Language Entwine

October 20, 2019 3 min

Dr. James Stratman ’73 retired from the University of Colorado Denver as Associate Professor of Communication Studies, but his road to success followed courtrooms as well as classrooms.
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Notable Alumni | Zainuriah Hassan Pioneers Scientific Advances in U.S., Malaysia

October 20, 2019 4 min

Dr. Zainuriah Hassan was an important member of the wide band gap semiconductor effort in condensed matter physics during her time at Ohio University. Now she is a leading researcher in Malaysia
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Notable Alumni | NBC Meteorologist Ryan Phillips Helps Miami Prepare for Hurricanes

October 20, 2019 3 min

A broadcast meteorologist for NBC 6/WTVJ in Miami, Ryan Phillips has been forecasting at the station for nearly 15 years, having previously worked for ABC affiliates in Southwest Florida & Central NE
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Notable Alumni | Dennis Wright Seeks New Pathways to Drug Discovery

October 20, 2019 3 min

Dr. Dennis L. Wright has made significant contributions to science and medicine by exploring both new pharmaceutical drugs as well as the potential of natural products.
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Notable Alumni | Jack Marchbanks Is Jazzing Things Up in Ohio’s Music, Transportation Scenes

October 20, 2019 5 min

Jack Marchbanks is Director of the OHIO Department of Transportation and part of Columbus’ Smart City initiative—and a longtime role co-host of Jazz Sunday, a weekly, three-hour radio program on WCBE

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Notable Alumni | Michael Richard Fights Money Laundering, Financial Crimes

October 20, 2019 3 min

Michael Richard specializes in finding patterns within data, patterns that can shed light on money laundering and other financial crimes.
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