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School of Dance founder’s legacy lives on in alumna’s impact, current students

November 3, 2019 6 min

It was 50 years ago that �� established its School of Dance, and ever since then one of OHIO’s earliest dance students, Darlene Patterson Spencer, has been carrying on the legacy of ...

OHIO mourns the passing of devoted public servant and alumna Dr. Mary Anne Flournoy

November 1, 2019 2 min

The �� community mourns the passing of Dr. Mary Anne Flournoy, PHD ’95, whose legacy of service can be found throughout her alma mater, the Southeastern �� region and around the wo...

Notable Alumni | Aiden Shearer Developed First Genetic Test for Deafness, Now Seeks Gene Therapy

October 25, 2019 4 min

Aiden “Eliot” Shearer developed the first genetic test panel for deafness OtoSCOPE®, new technology that has revolutionized the understanding of human hearing loss.

Notable Alumni | Shawn Graves Explores Moral Perfection, Moral Imperatives (and Fighting in the NHL)

October 24, 2019 3 min

In his scholarly work, Dr. Shawn M. Graves probes philosophical questions about “God and Moral Perfection.” He even considers “Christian ethic for sport, tracing some of its implications for fighting

Notable Alumni | Aaron Kahn Specializes in Golden Age of Spanish Literature

October 24, 2019 3 min

Dr. Aaron M. Kahn teaches at a university in England and specializes in Miguel de Cervantes (author of Don Quixote) and the Golden Age Spanish literature.

In August, community health worker trainees use virtual reality tech to immerse themselves in the impact of Narcan, an anti-overdose drug. Photo by Ellee Achten, BSJ '14, MA '17

I will walk with you

October 23, 2019 3 min

Community health workers are known by a lot of names: outreach worker, patient advocate, public health aide. Some think "cheerleader" could be added to the list. They are trusted community members who connect those in need of health services to healthcare resources and advocate on their behalf.

Mentors matter

October 22, 2019 3 min

Julie Suhr entered Luther College in 1984 and became the first person in her family to go to college. Today, Suhr serves as a mentor to ��’s first-generation students. �� Today asked her to unpack how those relationships have shaped her. Her story follows. — Editor

Notable Alumni | John Wetzel Manages the Chemistry of Drug Discovery, Development

October 21, 2019 2 min

Since 2005, Dr. John M. Wetzel has been self-employed as the Principal of at Wetzel Chemistry Consulting LLC, providing chemistry leadership for clients in both drug discovery and drug development.

Notable Alumni | John Wetzel Manages the Chemistry of Drug Discovery, Development

October 21, 2019 2 min

Since 2005, Dr. John M. Wetzel has been self-employed as the Principal of at Wetzel Chemistry Consulting LLC, providing chemistry leadership for clients in both drug discovery and drug development.

Brides in the Sky

October 21, 2019 2 min

Relationships, especially ones framed by ideas of sisterhood, are at the heart of Brides in the Sky, a new collection of stories by Cary Holladay.

Notable Alumni | Emily Dunlap Advocates for Trafficked and Exploited Persons

October 21, 2019 4 min

As a Staff Attorney at Advocating Opportunity, Emily Dunlap provides free legal services and advocacy to trafficked and exploited persons in ��.

Notable Alumni | Aaron Reid Quantifies Consumer Emotional Response for Global Brands

October 21, 2019 3 min

Aaron Reid is the CEO of Sentient Decision Science Inc., which he founded in 2007, taking his graduate research on how “physiological emotional responses can be combined with symbolic information

Japanese-style house with rock garden and maple trees in the fall

From Japan, with love

October 21, 2019 5 min

The connection between Japan's Chubu University and �� endures and prospers, a strategic partnership that began 45 years ago.

Notable Alumni | Dean DellaPenna Looks for ‘Vitamin Genes’ in Corn

October 20, 2019 3 min

Dr. Dean DellaPenna says it’s a “golden period” for researchers as genome studies shed new light on plant metabolism.

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

October 20, 2019 5 min

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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Alumni and Friends

School of Dance founder’s legacy lives on in alumna’s impact, current students

OHIO mourns the passing of devoted public servant and alumna Dr. Mary Anne Flournoy

Notable Alumni | Aiden Shearer Developed First Genetic Test for Deafness, Now Seeks Gene Therapy

Notable Alumni | Shawn Graves Explores Moral Perfection, Moral Imperatives (and Fighting in the NHL)

Notable Alumni | Aaron Kahn Specializes in Golden Age of Spanish Literature

I will walk with you

Mentors matter

Notable Alumni | John Wetzel Manages the Chemistry of Drug Discovery, Development

Notable Alumni | John Wetzel Manages the Chemistry of Drug Discovery, Development

Brides in the Sky

Notable Alumni | Emily Dunlap Advocates for Trafficked and Exploited Persons

Notable Alumni | Aaron Reid Quantifies Consumer Emotional Response for Global Brands

From Japan, with love

Notable Alumni | Dean DellaPenna Looks for ‘Vitamin Genes’ in Corn

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

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