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Clemson Doctoral Student Named to MIT Technology Review’s ’35 Innovators Under 35′
By: Fallon Howard
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CLEMSON, S.C. — Moses Namara’s interest in computers started at a young age, playing games on his computer. Wanting to learn how games and programs are developed, he chose to study computer science, which led him to Clemson University, where he’s currently a doctoral-degree candidate emphasizing in human-centered computing. As he’s progressed in his… Read More
CDC advisers back expansion of COVID boosters for all adults
By: Scott Hensley | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — A panel of experts advising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention unanimously backed the expansion of Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine boosters to all adults. The experts met Friday afternoon just hours after the Food and Drug Administration authorized the boosters for people 18 years and older. The Advisory Committee… Read More
The 94th death has been reported in Athens County, along with 25 new cases for Nov. 19
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 94 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after one was added to the total Friday. The county also has now had 8,154 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 25 new cases were the same day. The Ohio… Read More
Ohio House sends Congressional district map to DeWine
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — It’s now up to Gov. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio) whether to sign off on a new Congressional district map that gives Republicans an advantage in 12 of Ohio’s 15 districts for four years. In that House vote, every Democrat and four Republicans voted against the plan. Rep. Stephanie Howse (D-Cleveland)… Read More
Ohio University Nursing Major Completes Internship in Hospital During COVID-19 Pandemic
By: Cameron Knupp
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses across the country have been heralded for their sacrifice and bravery while fighting on the front lines of a pandemic that has taken hundreds of thousands of lives. Coltin Gatts is a sophomore nursing major from Powell, Ohio. While completing his Ohio University coursework online and from home in the… Read More
The FDA authorizes COVID booster shots for all U.S. adults
By: Scott Neuman I NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The Food and Drug Administration has given its OK for fully vaccinated Americans who are age 18 and older to receive a COVID-19 booster shot. The FDA on Friday granted emergency use authorization for a third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines, which had already been available to people 65… Read More
WOUB Member Spotlight: Anne Holmes
Anne Holmes has been a member of WOUB since 1986 ATHENS, OH – When Anne Holmes moved to Chillicothe in 1968, she felt a little lost. “My husband, Nick, was from Chillicothe. We met in college. But I grew up in Canada,” said Anne. “There were many arts and cultural activities in Montreal. So, when… Read More