
How Not to Plant Trees Wrong
A guide to how community members are spreading native saplings in Athens, Ohio. Continue reading How Not to Plant Trees Wrong
A guide to how community members are spreading native saplings in Athens, Ohio. Continue reading How Not to Plant Trees Wrong
By Jack Knudson Conservationist Alex Dehgan set out for Afghanistan in 2006 with an ambitious goal: to help establish what would eventually become the country’s first national park, Band-e Amir National Park. During his time there, Dehgan discovered a rich history, stunning environments and a host of animal species worth saving. Before traveling to Afghanistan, Dehgan questioned why certain species go extinct while others survive … Continue reading The Enduring Hope of Conservation: An Interview With Dr. Alex Dehgan
An Ohio University professor and researcher studied a potential target for therapeutic drugs in treatment against COVID-19 along with graduate students and Honors Tutorial College (HTC) students. Continue reading OU Researchers Investigate a Possible Drug Target against COVID-19
Hear from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, and Cindy Anderson of Ohio University how representative storytelling can help make a brighter future for everyone. Continue reading What Makes Women’s History Month So Important?
After nearly a full year of social distancing and masking up to prevent the spread of COVID-19, it can feel like life has been put on hold. Unfortunately, issues like climate change lack a pause button and demand ongoing efforts. Continue reading The OU Climate and Sustainability Ambassadors Go Virtual
The number of COVID-19 cases across Ohio and the United States are surging, and hospital admissions are spiking. However, Dr. Gillian Ice —Ohio University’s Special Assistant to the President for Public Health Operations—reported in her Nov. 3 weekly public health update that Ohio University campuses “continue to have relatively low numbers of positive COVID-19 test results from students and employees. [Also,] the rates in Athens County have come down from the high a couple of weeks ago.” Continue reading COVID-19 and Ohio University
By Morgan Spehar Geoff Dabelko, professor and associate dean of the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs, presented at the virtual Nov. 16 Science Cafe on the intersection between climate change and resiliency. Dabelko holds a doctorate in government and politics from the University of Maryland. He worked as the director of the Environmental Change and Security Program at the Woodrow Wilson Center in … Continue reading Voinovich Associate Dean Speaks about Climate – Fall 2020 Science Cafe
A recent study conducted by the George V. Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs presents data indicating potential economic benefits that could stem from increased utility-scale solar energy projects in Ohio. Continue reading New Voinovich Study Looks at Solar in Ohio
Advancements in virtual reality technology have made it more accessible than ever – making it easier than ever for faculty at Ohio University to look at VR beyond the world of entertainment. Continue reading Virtual Reality in the Medical World
Ohio University’s Voinovich School hosted a Lunch and Learn with Reem Aly on October 16 to inform participants about the connection between race and health disparities in Ohio. Continue reading Lunch and Learn highlights connection between health quality and racism in Ohio