College of Arts and Sciences Stories

First-year students pass though the Alumni Gateway on their way to the Student Organization Involvement Fair on College Green.

Ohio University enrollment grows with another record-breaking incoming class

Ohio University enrollment climbed in Fall 2023 with a record-setting first-year class in Athens, growth in incoming regional campus and online students, and a remarkable climb in student retention.

Showing off their woven jewelry (left-to-right) Gabrielle Dozer, Kate Dinan, Chloe Chesnik, Liz Meserini, Gavin Morgan, Jacob Walthur, Susi Kimbell (Exedra Director), Theresa Moran (Food in Sicily Faculty), Orlando Gonzalez, Aj Mater, and Olivia Epperly with (front) Rosella Di Brigida and Claudio Romano (owners and hosts of Casa Contadina Iblea).

Food in Sicily students see how emigration changed Sicily as integration threatens its identity

Food in Sicily students visited an ancient hill town in the Hyblaean Mountains to study the effect that migration has had on subsequent generations of Sicilians and the legacy of their culture.

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, portrait

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman to discuss Russia-Ukraine War on Sept. 21

The Contemporary History Institute hosts Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman (retired) discussing "The Russia-Ukraine War: Its Origins, the Present Fight, and Prognosis for the Future” on Sept. 21.

Nick Tepe, portrait

Constitution Day Lecture: Libraries, Book Bans, and the First Amendment, Sept. 19

The 2023 Constitution Day lecture at Ohio University features Athens County Public Libraries Director Nick Tepe discussing "Libraries, Book Bans, and the First Amendment" on Sept. 19.

Saw Hla

Science Café kicks off Sept. 13 with 'Groundbreaking Research: X-Raying Just One Atom'

Science Café kicks off with Dr. Saw Hla discussing "Groundbreaking Research: X-Raying Just One Atom” on Sept. 13, at 5 p.m. in the Baker University Center Front Room and via YouTube.

Esme Miranda

OHIO student fuels passion for helping others through internship with Ohio Innocence Project

After Ohio University introduced Esme Miranda to the Ohio Innocence Project as a student organization they secured a summer internship as a social justice intern with the organization.

2023 Welcome Week

A week to remember: OHIO's Welcome Week 2023!

OHIO's Welcome Week isn't just about the beginning of the academic year. It's about forging connections, deepening friendships, and setting the stage for success, both in academics and in life.

The Ohio University sundial

All majors invited to apply to the Law, Justice & Culture Certificate by Oct. 6

The Center for Law, Justice & Culture invites undergraduate students from all majors to apply for the Certificate in Law, Justice & Culture at Ohio University by Oct. 6.

Dr. Christian Drischler, portrait with whiteboard

Ohio University physicists aim to bring artificial intelligence, machine learning and computational tools to nation's researchers

Two Ohio University physicists are advancing the frontiers of sub-atomic research by developing AI and computational tools to accelerate both theoretical and experimental research.

Prince Shakur, portrait

English Department kicks off fall public reading series on Sept. 6 with alumnus Prince Shakur

The Quarter After Eight literary journal builds on the success of its 2022-23 inaugural reading series with a diverse slate of four readings this fall by guest authors, among them several alumni.

Dr. Juliana De Paula Souza of Federal University of São João del-Rei in Brazil named a new species of Latin American violet—Anchietea ballardii—after Dr. Harvey Ballard in 2016.

Ohio University Research Committee/Baker Fund process eliminates external review process

The Research Division is further streamlining the Ohio University Research Committee/Baker Fund process this year by eliminating external reviews.

Johnathan Roberts

Johnathan Roberts helps relaunch Ohio University Chillicothe Student Resource Center

Johnathan Roberts was recently selected as an Ohio Campus Compact AmeriCorps volunteer for the 2023-2024 academic year at Ohio University Chillicothe.

Kevin Uhalde, portrait

Center for Law, Justice and Culture director highlights recent student engagement, announces fall events

The Center for Law, Justice and Culture is ready for the start of another exciting year of academic and experiential engagement.

Student group in front of a mural in Northern Ireland

Students invited to information sessions for study abroad in Northern Ireland, South Africa

Students are invited to information sessions for Human Rights, Law & Justice in Northern Ireland over spring break and Law, Justice & Transitions to Democracy in South Africa for two weeks in May. 

A SpaceX rocket on launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida. Photo by Sarah Wyatt

If you're interested in space, join OHIO's student spaceflight experiment this fall

Professor Sarah Wyatt is looking for Ohio University students who want to help design experiments for the International Space Station.

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