Muskingum University Chair and Professor of Psychology Dr. Dinah Meyer was interviewed on February 22, 2021 by WBNS 10TV in Columbus and by WOSU Radio/NPR on February 23, 2021 about Pandemic Psychology and some reasons why people are reluctant to have the COVID vaccine once it becomes available to them. 

Dr. Meyer is currently teaching a course on the “Psychology of Pandemics.”

"The core of it really is that a lot of people just don't trust science because they don't understand it," she said.

More than 400 prospective admitted students and their families participated in the annual Scholarship Days, through their choice of virtual or in-person sessions conducted within careful social distancing protocols.

These potential members of the Fall 2021 incoming class engaged in faculty-led small group discussions, explored curricular and co-curricular opportunities in-depth, and toured Muskingum.

Muskingum University alumni couples gathered virtually to enjoy a night of wine, catching up with friends, and celebrating Valentine’s Day with a virtual wine tasting “Mingling with Muskies” on Friday, February 12, 2021.

Participants registered in advance and placed their tasting kit orders, which included eight different 6-ounce bottles of wine, and then logged on to Zoom to enjoy the event.  A great time was had by all!

Muskingum University alumnus Larry Ray ’74 will receive a 2021 Springfield City School District Alumni of Distinction Award, at a gala recognition event planned for April 16, 2021.

An attorney, Larry is nationally recognized as a pioneer in the dispute resolution field, which includes mediation and arbitration.  As a Columbus, Ohio city prosecutor, he guided the first criminal mediation program in the United States.  

Ryan Burke ’14 has been named Ohio Wildlife Officer for Hancock County by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

His responsibilities are to enforce wildlife regulations and protect state lands, waterways, and property; to educate the public about conservation, wildlife, and safe outdoor recreation; provide technical advice and instruction about hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities; and perform fish and wildlife surveys.  

Three Muskingum University alumni have recently authored new works.

Muskingum University’s Counseling Services has created a new Muskie WellBeing app, which offers mental health resources to all members of the University community. 

The goal of the Muskie WellBeing app is to offer easy access to mental health and life improvement resources for Muskingum students, faculty, and staff.

Congratulations to Muskingum University Forensics Team students for their strong showing in two recent tournaments.

Taylor Blakeman ’24 and Alyssa Taylor ‘23 took home second place honors in the Ohio Forensics Association (OFA) State Novice virtual forensics tournament. Taylor is majoring in Nursing and Alyssa is majoring in Early Childhood and Special Education.

Muskingum University has received a coveted $10,000 grant for the Chemistry Department from The Pittsburgh Conference, sponsored by the Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh and the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh.  Both societies are non-profit organizations dedicated to furthering science education.

The University was selected for the 2021 Pittsburgh Conference Memorial National College Grant (PCMNCG) from among more than 50 proposals received for consideration from institutions across the country.