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Joel Mokyr

"The Enlightenment and Economic Growth" topic of upcoming Menard Family George Washington Forum

The Menard Family George Washington Forum hosts Joel Mokyr, Ph.D., discussing "The Enlightenment and Economic Growth" on Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. in Baker Center Theater.

Saw Wai Hla Argonne photo
Physics

OHIO scientist Saw Wai Hla named 2024 Falling Walls Physical Sciences Laureate for groundbreaking work in physics

Saw Wai Hla's groundbreaking work in the field of physics is being recognized by being awarded the 2024 Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year Award in the Physical Sciences category.

A landfill at sunrise with fog and birds flying overhead and tree-lined hills in the background
Political Reform

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

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.

Students walk up Richland Avenue in Athens during Welcome Week 2024

µÛÍõ»áËù's total enrollment climbs again

Growth fueled by significant increases in both graduate and undergraduate enrollment on the Athens campus and explosive growth in online undergraduate enrollment with a 14 percent year-over-year gain.

The µÛÍõ»áËù Zanesville Campus

µÛÍõ»áËù Zanesville celebrates impressive enrollment growth

µÛÍõ»áËù Zanesville welcomed 139 new first-year students this fall, a 12 percent increase year-over-year.

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OHIO Online

µÛÍõ»áËù undergraduate online enrollment increases nearly 14 percent

Select online graduate programs see double-digit growth in incoming cohorts.

Bennett Hall

µÛÍõ»áËù Chillicothe celebrates enrollment growth

µÛÍõ»áËù Chillicothe enrolled 200 incoming first-year students this fall, marking an almost 10 percent increase in freshman class enrollment over last year.

Benjamin Stiadle is shown with his research project at the Student Research Expo

OHIO's 2024 Goldwater winners: Ben Stiadle

All four of µÛÍõ»áËù’s internal nominees for the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship won the award in 2024. Ben Stiadle is a senior double-majoring in applied math and molecular biology.

Student scuba dives underwater for internship research

Students contribute to science and conservation through summer internships

µÛÍõ»áËù biological sciences students engage in diverse summer research and internship experiences, showcasing their contributions to marine science, professional dog training and marine ecosystem surveys.

The µÛÍõ»áËù Speech and Debate Team
Scripps College of Communication

OHIO Speech and Debate Team: Preparation is critical to debate success

The two candidates for President of the United States are preparing to debate next week (Sept. 10), and those involved in OHIO’s Speech and Debate Team have some simple advice – be prepared.

Jayanna Smith

OHIO's 2024 Goldwater winners: Jayanna Smith

All four of µÛÍõ»áËù’s internal nominees for the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship won the award in 2024. Senior Jayanna Smith is majoring in biological sciences with a minor in public health.

Greta Hibbard
Student Success

OHIO's 2024 Goldwater winners: Greta Hibbard

All four of µÛÍõ»áËù’s internal nominees for the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship won the award in 2024. Senior Greta Hibbard studies engineering physics in the Honors Tutorial College.

Clock tower in autumn

University Safety and Security: OHIO unveils new website and web alert design for emergency preparedness and response

OHIO's faculty and staff, across various functional areas, are committed to working together to ensure access to support and safety resources and respond effectively to emergencies as they arise.

A group of high school students pose in front of a fountain with a giant gavel sculpture

‘A phenomenal experience’: The Summer Law and Trial Institute

In July, the Summer Law and Trial Institute (SLTI) welcomed 24 high school students from across the state of µÛÍõ»áËù both to Athens and to the practice of law.

Old black-and-white photo of mixed-gender group of college students dancing in pairs
Gender & Sexuality

µÛÍõ»áËù to host "Gender and Sexuality in the Midwest" conference

µÛÍõ»áËù’s History Department, in collaboration with the Central Region Humanities Center, presents the biennial conference, "Gender and Sexuality in the Midwest," Sept. 6-7 at Baker Center.

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