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Gemma Casadesus-Smith, Ph.D., (center), an associate biology professor at 91ֿ, stands in a lab with two graduate students.

91ֿ Biology Professor Looks to Stop Alzheimer’s Before It Starts

For decades, biologists researching a cure for Alzheimer’s disease have remained in the dark almost as much as the ailment’s victims. A 91ֿ professor, however, is looking to stop the disease before it starts. Gemma Casadesus-Smith, Ph.D., an associate biology professor in the…

Tags: Department of Biological Sciences , College of Arts and Sciences , Success Story , Research & Science

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A 91ֿ student stands vigil at the spot where Allison Krause was shot on May 4, 1970.

91ֿ Observes 46th Annual May 4 Commemoration

91ֿ held its 46th annual commemoration of May 4, 1970, with events taking place April 26 through May 4. The annual commemoration, hosted by the May 4 Task Force, provided an opportunity for the university community to gather and remember those who were lost and injured during the t…

Tags: May 4 , May 4 Commemoration , May 4 Task Force , May 4 Visitors Center , College of Arts and Sciences , Success Story , Community & Society

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Photo from 91ֿ's May 4 Commemoration in 2015

91ֿ Observes 46th Annual May 4 Commemoration

91ֿ holds its 46th annual commemoration of May 4, 1970, with events taking place April 26 through May 4. The annual commemoration, hosted by the May 4 Task Force, provides an opportunity for the university community to gather and remember those who were lost and injured during the tragedy and also reflect on what May 4 means today.

 

Tags: May 4 , May 4 Commemoration , May 4 Task Force , May 4 Visitors Center , College of Arts and Sciences

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James Blank, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences Honors its Distinguished Student Leaders, Teachers and Advisors

The College of Arts and Sciences held its annual awards banquet to recognize and honor its distinguished student leaders, teachers and advisors on April 21. James Blank, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts and Sciences gave the welcome and closing remarks and presented the awards, along with Mat…

Tags: College of Arts and Sciences , Awards and Honors

College of Arts & Sciences

91ֿ’s May 4 Visitors Center to Host Discussions on “Cambodia After 91ֿ"

Survivors of Cambodian Genocide during Khmer Rouge regime to speak The 91ֿ May 4 Visitors Center kicks-off the 46th Annual May 4 Commemoration by hosting a series of events on state violence with the theme “Cambodia After 91ֿ,” with a focus on the aftermath of the Cambodi…

Tags: College of Arts and Sciences , May 4 Visitors Center

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CACM Alumnus Inspires His Students to Create Positive Change

91ֿ alumnus Chad Meyers, who graduated in 1992 with a degree in Peace & Conflict Studies (now offered as Applied Conflict Management through the School of Peace and Conflict Studies), was mentioned in a recent article for being an inspiration to his own students.  …

Tags: Center for Applied Conflict Management , Department of Political Science , College of Arts and Sciences

School of Peace & Conflict Studies

91ֿ Researchers Receive More Than $1 Million in Grants to Fight Alzheimer’s and Study Climate Change

Two 91ֿ researchers from the College of Arts and Sciences have been awarded more than $1 million in federal grants for their research projects. The National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Aging awarded Gemma Casadesus-Smith, Ph.D., from 91ֿ’s Department of B…

Tags: College of Arts and Sciences , Research & Science

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91ֿ’s Ohio Employee Ownership Center Hosts 30th Annual Ohio Employee Ownership Conference

91ֿ’s Ohio Employee Ownership Center (OEOC) will host the 30th Annual Ohio Employee Ownership Conference on Friday, April 29, at the Hilton West in Fairlawn, Ohio. The theme for the conference is “Celebrating Three Decades of Success: Growing the Employee Ownership Future.” Part…

Tags: College of Arts and Sciences

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91ֿ Researchers Publish Breakthrough in Leading Scientific Journal

Senior Research Fellow Quan Li, Ph.D., and his research group at 91ֿ’s Liquid Crystal Institute®, in the College of Arts and Sciences, have published a research article in the March 17 issue of Nature that could lead to a variety of breakthrough device applications and other indust…

Tags: College of Arts and Sciences , Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute , Research & Science

Materials Science Graduate Program: Graduate Education on Soft Matter Science

91ֿ Honors 2016 Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award Recipients

Three 91ֿ faculty members were honored with the 2016 Outstanding Research and Scholarship Awards at a ceremony that took place on April 5 in the University Library. This year’s recipients were selected from a large number of nominees by the University Research Council chaired by…

Tags: College of Education, Health and Human Services , Department of Psychological Sciences , College of Arts and Sciences , Department of Philosophy , Awards and Honors , Research & Science

College of Education, Health and Human Services