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Newell wins OAH's James A. Rawley Prize
Mershon affiliate Margaret Ellen Newell, professor and vice chair at the Department of History, has received the 2016 James A. Rawley Prize from the Organization of American…

Fosler-Lussier’s Book Explores Musicians as Diplomats
From the mid-1950s to the early '70s, the United States sent thousands of musicians around the globe to further American interests. In the program’s heyday, musicians trekked to nearly every…

Parker Elected Corresponding Fellow of Royal Society of Edinburgh
Mershon affiliate Geoffrey Parker, Andreas Dorpalen Professor of History and Distinguished University Professor, is no stranger in the arena of the world’s top awards and honors, among them…

Kurtz Named Joan N. Huber Faculty Fellow
Mershon affiliate Marcus Kurtz, professor of political science, was selected as Joan N. Huber Faculty Fellow for 2016 in recognition of his scholarship. The award is given in honor…

Yarhi-Milo’s ‘Knowing the Adversary’ Wins Furniss Book Award
States are more likely to engage in military buildups and pre-emptive strikes if they think their adversaries pose a tangible threat. But how do they make that determination?
Keren Yarhi-…

Nyseth Brehm, Carlarne Headline TedX Ohio State
Two Mershon Center faculty affiliates will headline this year's TEDx Ohio State University.
Hollie Nyseth Brehm, assistant professor of sociology, teaches classes on conflict, global…

Nyseth Brehm, Shuman Win Distinguished Teaching Award for 2016
Mershon affiliates Hollie Nyseth Brehm and Amy Shuman have received the 2016 Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching. This is the university’s most prestigious teaching…

Box-Steffensmeier Receives Professional Achievement Award
Janet Box-Steffensmeier, Vernal Riffe Professor of Political Science and divisional dean of social and behavioral sciences, will receive the Outstanding Professional Achievement award from the…

Newell's 'Brethren by Nature' Explores Native American Slavery
Mershon faculty affiliate Margaret Newell has been on the speaking circuit this year for her new book, Brethren by Nature: New England Indians, Colonists, and the Origins of…