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Stories tagged with: Department of African American Studies

This image appears in the ĢƵ Alumnus, January 1960, captioned: "Each day while the Conference was in session, a press conference was held each morning with newsmen and photographers from newspapers, radio and television attending. Above Martin Luther King answers a question for the newsmen. Seated beside Rev. King is Dr. Winburn Thomas, leader of the forum on racial tensions. Mr. 'Bola Ige, co-secretary of the conference, which is sponsored by the National Student Christian Federation, in on the right." (

Students design Black History of ĢƵ University Tour for Black Alumni Reunion

The tour was developed by ĢƵ University history students who wanted to highlight the story of Black perseverance, Black Education, and Black opportunity.

Sue Rachunok

Web design company owner learned the skills she needed to succeed at ĢƵ University and WOUB

When Sue Rachunok came to Athens in 1974, she had no idea she’d end up running her own web design company.

Ryan Wagner with a mudpuppy salamander.

Alumni News | Ryan Wagner turns his grad school, camera focus on mudpuppy salamanders

Ryan Wagner has left a lot of footprints across the state of ĢƵ—most of them muddy ones.

Advisor Larry Hayman and students at Crumlin Road Courthouse. Belfast, Northern Ireland

All majors invited to apply to the Law, Justice & Culture Certificate by Oct. 7

The Center for Law, Justice & Culture invites undergraduate students from all majors to apply for the Certificate in Law, Justice & Culture at ĢƵ University by Oct. 7.

Carey Busch

Carey Busch named interim Vice Provost for Student Success

ĢƵ University Executive Vice President and Provost Elizabeth Sayrs has announced that Dr. Carey Busch has been appointed as the interim vice provost for student success.

Three Bobcats pose for a photo at Tailgreat Park during ĢƵ University's 2019 Black Alumni Reunion.

OHIO gearing up for its largest Black Alumni Reunion to date

The ĢƵ University Alumni Association’s triennial Black Alumni Reunion returns to the Athens Campus Sept. 15-18 and is poised to be the largest to date.

Uzoma Miller, portrait

Uzoma Miller to talk about Black ĢƵ’s musical pop culture legacy on Sept. 16

Uzoma Miller's talk, which is free and open to the public, will touch on how African Americans from ĢƵ have penetrated and influenced mainstream culture.

Uzoma Miller, portrait

Uzoma Miller to talk about Black ĢƵ’s musical pop culture legacy on Sept. 16

Uzoma Miller's talk, which is free and open to the public, will touch on how African Americans from ĢƵ have penetrated and influenced mainstream culture.

Skip Porter

ĢƵ University and WOUB experience changed career direction for Skip Porter

When Skip Porter first came to ĢƵ University in 1985, he thought he wanted to be a recording engineer.

Chuck Cooper

From OHIO’s acting studio to the Tony Awards, alum Chuck Cooper reflects on longtime career

Alumnus Chuck Cooper has accomplished a lot from his days in OHIO's acting studio to being a Tony Award-winning and nominated Broadway actor, noting the role being a Bobcat helped play in his career.

Tammie Imel

Washington D.C. PR Professional credits ĢƵ University and WOUB experience for launching her career

When Tammie Imel came to Athens from Ada, ĢƵ in 2003, she knew she was attending one of the best journalism schools in the country at ĢƵ University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism.

Jennifer Lahmers

Fall Semester 2022 "WOUB Wednesday" Schedule

"Extra" TV Co-Host Jennifer Lahmers ’06 will kick off the Fall Semester 2022 "WOUB Wednesday" series on Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m.

Schoonover Center

Scripps interns offer tips on getting experience, internships

Four Scripps College of Communication students and recent graduates shared advice for internship-hungry students on how to approach interviews and gain experience that will enhance skills and resumes.

Adger Cowans

University Libraries to host Authors @ Alden with photographer and OHIO alumnus, Adger Cowans

ĢƵ University alumnus, Adger Cowans ('58), will visit on Sept. 7 at 4 p.m. to talk about his time at OHIO, his impressive career and his new photography book titled, “Adger.”

Uzoma Miller, portrait
Faculty Expert

Visiting professors bring expertise on race and music to African American Studies fall schedule

African American courses on arts, media, literature and the history of injustice in United States are on the schedule this fall as the African American Studies Department.

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