Favorite stories of 2023

The results of voting for the best stories of 2023 are in and you rewarded those who go that extra mile
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The stories from Ohio State Lima that touched, delighted and informed readers throughout 2023 focused on Buckeyes taking an extra step whether it was in research, career preparation or outright generosity. Your top five are below. 

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1 Student and mentor bring home top research awards

Your favorite story announced the faculty-student research pair of Dr. Robin Bagley and Marie Walton. They won the most prestigious awards research mentors and mentees can win at Ohio State.

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2 Campus librarian wins teaching award

Ohio State Lima’s reference and instruction librarian Zach Walton was recognized for his fun and engaging approach to introducing students to the library and how to use and evaluate information. 

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3 Galvin Hall lower level opens with a new look

The new student and community collaboration area in the lower level of Galvin Hall is opening up a whole new range of possibilities for students, clubs and class groups. 

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4 Improvising a way to a more creative, collaborative future

Students from across the disciplines are putting improv skills learned in acting class to work to improve their current and future career prospects. 

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5 Social work scholarship carries on mother’s legacy

Phyllis Neff always went the extra step for crime victims. Her daughters are doing the same for the social work students following in their mom's footsteps. 

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