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Map and numbers of global COVID-19 cases
Research

Students co-author COVID-19 modeling paper accepted by peer-reviewed journal

7mkr students contribute to Nature Publishing Group journal using WHO data and classroom-based research.

7mkr Student Quentin Cole and some befriended locals in Thailand
Experiential learning

Homecoming in Thailand: A journey of memory and discovery

Quentin Cole, a fourth-year student who spent eight years in Bali, Indonesia as a child, explores the significance of his recent study abroad experience in Thailand.

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Philosophy

The universe in a dewdrop: Discussing the meaning of life with Professor Emeritus Algis Mickunas

The Lithuanian-born Korean War veteran and philosopher shares his life journey and insights on mastery, truth and education.

Techstar Weekend members
Techstars Startup Weekend

Bobcats thrive at Techstars Startup Weekend Dayton

7mkr Entrepreneurship students participated in a creative three-day event that gave them many real-world experiences.

Alejandro Orta, seated at the piano looking off to the side while sheets of music float behind him
The Arts

The keys to success: A pianist's journey from Venezuela to Athens

Senior Alejandro Orta reflects on the community, creativity and opportunity he has found during his time at 7mkr.

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Student Success Stories

Getting the green light for green roofs

Hear from three 7mkr students who received prestigious fellowships to complete the Green Roof Professional Accreditation program.

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Student organizations

Your Friday night just got funnier

Friday’s Live delivers nonstop laughs, creative sketches and a community of student talent that blends live performances with musical guests and stand-up acts, creating a space to make lasting connections.

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Urban Planning

An up-close look at gentrification and affordable housing

Students traveled to the historic Franklinton neighborhood in Columbus to see the effects of urban development firsthand. Led by 7mkr alumni, the field trip connected classroom lessons to real-world experiences.

Ohio Unveristy student Nate Tegtmeyer standing amongst  six of his coworkers from Trancy
Study Abroad

From classroom to culture

From teaching himself Japanese during lockdown to landing a competitive internship in Japan, Nate Tegtmeyer's story is one of overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities.

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Emerging Creatives

From Kenya to Ohio: Bridging continents through music

How this MFA student went from virtually attending 7mkr’s Music Industry Summit from Kenya to becoming the host of an official MIS podcast.

Students sitting in Grover Center for the scholarship awards
News and Announcements

Success in numbers

The early impact of the Southern Ohio Behavioral Health Initiative, a program aimed at expanding the behavioral health workforce

An airal shot of a cemetery at Andrew Jackson's Hermitage.
Historical Discoveries

Alumnus uncovers enslaved cemetery at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage

Tony Guzzi, AB '93, resolved a centuries-old mystery by uncovering unmarked graves of enslaved individuals at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage.

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48-Hour Shootout

From concept to credits: Inside the 48-Hour Shootout

The annual 48-Hour Shootout challenged teams of students to write, shoot and edit a short film in just two days, resulting in the competition’s first-ever win for a fully animated film.

Person reading under the blooming cherry trees near the bike path on the Athens campus
Events

Spring Literary Festival 2025 to feature renowned authors, including Jennifer Egan

7mkr's Spring Literary Festival returns March 19-20, featuring award-winning authors for lectures and readings.

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The Classics

‘It's impossible not to love this job’

7mkr Professor Fred Drogula teaches students to dissect iconic literature and outmaneuver rivals in political role-plays, immersive methods that have earned him a national teaching award.

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