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Mark Your Calendar for 2025 Spring Literary Festival

The Ohio University English Department plans to hold 2025 Spring Literary Festival on the Athens campus.

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Experience as a Voinovich Scholar was life-changing for regional leader

July 15, 2025

Cara Dingus Brook ’03 MPA ‘06 has spent more than 20 years in philanthropy, rising to her current position as the president and CEO of the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio.

An artistic image of Superman is shown against the Athens skyline, which includes the Convocation Center

Will Superman still fly with audiences today?

July 9, 2025

An Ohio University English professor discusses the appeal of Superman, the impact of comic book stories and the reaction of fans, including toxic fandom.