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The Center for Aging Families is a tri-university collaboration of more than 50 social science and medical scholars from Ohio State, Bowling Green State, and Purdue universities. The center elevates these institutions as national leaders of research at the intersection of family life, health, and aging in the U.S. It aims to generate insights that will help policymakers, healthcare providers, and community leaders strengthen families and improve quality of life for aging Americans.

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The Ohio Population Consortium (OPC) is an exciting initiative bringing together the Center for Family and Demographic Research at Bowling Green State University and the Institute for Population Research at The Ohio State University. This partnership jump-starts innovative, multidisciplinary population science and supports new collaborations. By increasing scientific impact and productivity in a cost-efficient manner, OPC embodies the next frontier of population dynamics research centers.

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Affiliate Spotlight: Julie Gressley

IPR affiliate Julie Gressley will receive her PhD this spring from the Department of Human Sciences/Consumer Sciences. She researches how family arrangements and urbanicity shape education decisions and occupational choices for young people. Learn more about Dr. Gressley.

Upcoming Events

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Tue, September 1, 2026
Event Start Time: 12:30 pm
Event Location: 60 Townshend Hall

Recent News

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Ashleigh LoVette, IPR affiliate, recognized with 2026 Excellence in Teaching Award

Ashleigh LoVette, assistant professor in the College of Public Health, was recognized by her college for her dedication to student learning and engagement.

Congratulations to IPR affiliates who received tenure and promotions

The Institute for Population Research (IPR) is proud to announce that several IPR affiliates have been awarded tenure and promoted in recognition of their outstanding contributions to teaching,…

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IPR graduate student organization welcomes new leadership team for 2026-27

The Institute for Population Research Graduate Student Organization (IPRGSO) has elected its officers for the 2026-27 academic year.

The newly elected IPRGSO officers are:

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Faculty affiliate of IPR, Nima Dahir, discusses her research on Voices of Excellence podcast

Dr. Dahir, sociology professor, spoke about her research in urban sociology and the intersections of race, ethnicity, and immigration.

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