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Summer 2022: Center for Law, Justice and Culture offers law-related courses online

The Center for Law, Justice and Culture offers law-related online graduate courses for summer 2022.

Matthew Ward

Matthew Ward studies law and justice, puts degree to work as an OHIO civil rights investigator

Ohio University alumnus Matthew Ward was drawn to the M.A. in Law, Justice & Culture program as a way to learn more about social justice issues following the murder of George Floyd.

A graphic for the 'Race, Violence and Justice: An Examination and Discussion of the Arbery & Rittenhouse Verdicts' event on Feb. 15

Law Center hosts 'Race, Violence and Justice: An Examination and Discussion of the Arbery and Rittenhouse Verdicts' on Feb. 15

The Center for Law, Justice and Culture hosts a livestream event to discuss "Race, Violence and Justice: An Examination and Discussion of the Arbery & Rittenhouse Verdicts" at 7 p.m. on Feb. 15.

Hal Brands, Ph.D.

Contemporary History Institute features Cold War historian on future of America foreign policy on Feb. 17

The conversation will feature noted Cold War historian and former Pentagon advisor Hal Brands, Ph.D.

Dr. Katherine  Jellison

Contemporary History Institute to host conversation on voting rights on Feb. 10

The Contemporary History Institute will host a conversation on voting rights in the United States with Ohio University historians Katherine Jellison and Kim Little on Thursday, Feb. 10.

Olayemi Olurin

Alumni News | A movement lawyer, Olayemi Olurin speaks out about incarceration, public policy

Ohio University alumna Olayemi Olurin is a public defender at the Legal Aid Society and a lawyer in New York City.

Madison Saylor, Class of 2021

Class of 2021 | Madison Saylor has ‘tools to problem solve, stay humble, and create a better world’

Madison Saylor ’21 says her time at Ohio University has made her a stronger woman and “given me the tools to problem solve, stay humble, and create a better world.” Her next step is law school.

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Arts and Sciences students recognized for leadership, community engagement

Ten College of Arts and Sciences students were among 39 honored at Ohio University's annual leadership awards celebration on April 14, 2021.

Notable Alumni Award

Notable Alumni | Patrick Lang, from Student Politician to Athens County Common Pleas Court Judge

The proud son of an immigrant mother, Patrick Lang grew up in rural Appalachia before attending Ohio University. During his first stint in Athens, he worked as a file clerk at Chubb Hall

Notable Alumni Award

Notable Alumni | James Parobek: A Life of Law and Influence in Lorain

James S. Parobek keeps a scrapbook of photos and newspaper cuttings that tell the tale of a lawyer and politician who gave his all to his hometown. And he also gave a legacy of three more Bobcats

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Notable Alumni | Kate McGarvey Gets 150,000 Restated into Medicaid, Fights Poverty

Kate McGarvey puts her law degree to work for others. A proud accomplishment was her work getting 150,000 people reinstated on Medicaid.

Notable Alumni Award

Notable Alumni | Frank Lavelle, When Law Meets The Fearless Starlight Band

In more than 30 years practicing law in southeastern Ohio, Frank Lavelle has represented numerous villages, municipalities and regional water and sewer districts throughout Southern Ohio.

Notable Alumni Award

Notable Alumni | Rob Dorans Pursues Passion for Living Wages, Affordable Housing

Rob Dorans is the Chief Legal Counsel at ACT Ohio, representing 134 affiliate unions and 14 regional building trades councils, and he was appointed in February 2019 to fill a term on the Columbus City

Notable Alumni Award

Notable Alumni | Julia Applegate Leads Fight Against HIV While Serving Those in Need Graphic for College of Arts & Sciences Notable Alumni Award

Julia Applegate has a goal shared by more than 250 global, national, regional, state and local organizations—end the HIV epidemic in the United States by 2025.

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Difficult dialogues

OHIO’s George Washington Forum exemplifies a strategic pathway established by OHIO President M. Duane Nellis: “Becoming a place where dialogue and rigorous, civil debate are institutional hallmarks.” Founded in 2009, the effort, supported by alumni and friends, foundations, and corporations, provides space on campus for this dialogue to occur.

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