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Ohio University’s Voinovich School interns took part in a MORPC summer internship that placed 42 students from nine universities + received over 1,000 applications.

Host governments praised the program for providing practical work experience that boosts local public service capacity.

Ohio University Distinguished Professor Alexander Govorov has been named an IPF Fellow at the Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden; his two-year fellowship, which began Sept.

1, will advance research in chiral nanoscience + boost international collaboration.

Faculty, students and community members gathered on College Green at noon Wednesday, Sept.

9 for a UAOU rally supporting OU faculty unionization. Speakers stressed fair pay and improved working conditions while announcing the percussion club will join the Homecoming Parade.

Athens Humane features Emma, a 5-month-old kitten known for her sweet and playful temperament who is receiving treatment for an eye issue.

Interested adopters can apply online + give her a loving home.

Tenants at Beasley Mill, a 37-unit income-assisted housing complex for seniors on West Union Street, have been without hot water and air conditioning since late August due to a major HVAC failure, and Fairfield Homes expects repairs to restore normal service by mid-September.

The dog of the week spotlights 3-year-old Norma, a terrier mix found on Scott Rd in New Marshfield.

Volunteers can schedule a meet-and-greet by calling 740-593-5415 and may also apply to foster her.

Students in the School of Media Arts and Studies attended music production masterclasses in Providence and Brooklyn, where they worked with Jim Eno at Public Hi-Fi (Providence) and Joel Hamilton at Studio G (Brooklyn) to build skills in mixing, sound engineering, and collaboration in real studios.

The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio awarded over $870,000 in scholarships recently to students in the region, including four from Athens County who plan to attend Otterbein, Ohio University and Ohio State while studying STEM, business and international studies.