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Buckeyes Abroad with Professor Stavros Constantinou

Professor Stavros Constantinou leads our GEOG 3755 (Geography of the European Union and the Challenges of Sustainability)— a study abroad summer course in Cyprus. See this Office of International…

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Dr. Jana Houser, storm chaser!

Dr. Jana Houser, storm chaser!

Nearly 30 years after the movie Twister inspired a generation, women are redefining storm chasing—and our very own…

Brandon Rothrock and Harvey Miller

Outreach and engagement kudos!

A hearty congratulations to Brandon Rothrock and Harvey Miller who were both honored at today’s 2026 University Outreach and Engagement Recognition Luncheon…

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Faculty advising excellence award for Professor Steven Quiring!

The Council of Graduate Students (C.G.S.) has named Professor Steven Quiring a recipient of the C.G.S. Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes students,…

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