College of Arts and Sciences Stories

Alyssa Alcorn, self portrait

Alyssa Alcorn jumped into political work before deciding on law school

Alyssa Alcorn didn't go straight to law school after graduating from OHIO. Instead, she jumped into helping with a state political campaign and then went to work for a law firm in Columbus.

Susan Calhoun standing in the middle of cherry blossom trees

Landscape coordinator and alumna Susan Calhoun retires after 35 years

For 35 years, Susan Calhoun took care of OHIO’s magnificent trees and landscapes, including the iconic cherry trees, until her recent retirement as landscape coordinator. 

Jenna Keifer

MDIA Student Spotlight: Jenna Keiffer

Jenna Keiffer is a junior majoring in media and social change with a minor in creative writing. The following is a feature on her experiences.

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Open forums announced for College of Arts and Sciences dean search finalists

Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Elizabeth Sayrs announces three finalists for the position of dean of the College of Arts and Sciences with interviews on April 10, 12 and 18.

David Collins, Mike DeNoma and Dr. Saumya Pant

OHIO alumni David Collins, Mike DeNoma, Saumya Pant to speak at Spring Commencement

Three Ohio University graduates working in television, international business and higher education will deliver the keynote addresses at the 2023 Spring Commencement Ceremonies on May 5 and 6.

The Ohio University sundial

Navy renames oceanographic survey ship after OHIO geologist Marie Tharp, who helped discover plate tectonics

U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that the Pathfinder-class oceanographic survey ship formerly named USNS Maury has been renamed the USNS Marie Tharp in honor of an OHIO alumna.

Shalon van Tine, portrait

History student Shalon van Tine uses Warren Zevon to explore the philosophy of humor

Shalon van Tine, a Ph.D. in History candidate studying cultural and intellectual history, authored a chapter in a forthcoming book about Warren Zevon and philosophy.

Claudia González-Vallejo, portrait

Claudia González-Vallejo brings her policy expertise to role as NSF program director

Psychology Professor Claudia González-Vallejo has been selected to serve as program director for the Decision, Risk, and Management Sciences Program at the National Science Foundation.

William Frederick, portrait

University Community mourns History Professor Emeritus William Frederick

William Frederick was a professor in the History Department in the College of Arts and Sciences and also helped lead development of the Asian Studies program in the Center for International Studies.

Logo for Appalachian Semiconductor Education and Technical (ASCENT) Ecosystem

Ohio Innovation Tour webinar to feature 'Intel + Higher Education in Southeast Ohio' on March 29

The Ohio Innovation Tour will host a webinar featuring recent awardees of the Intel Semiconductor Education and Research Program for Ohio on March 29.

Eva Yazmin Santiago Santos (center) with APS scholars Christine Darve and Young-Kee Kim

Physics students and alumnus win 5 awards, present their research at American Physical Society meeting

College of Arts and Sciences physics students and an alumnus took five major awards as they traveled with faculty to the American Physical Society March meeting this month in Las Vegas.

Barrie Jean Borich, portrait

2023 Spring Literary Festival welcomes author Barrie Jean Borich on March 29-30

Esteemed nonfiction writer Barrie Jean Borich visits Ohio University for the 2023 Spring Literary Festival, giving free public readings and lectures on March 29-30.

Ryan Wichman is the morning meteorologist at WTOL 11 in Toledo, Ohio.

13th Annual Meteorological Symposium hosts meteorologists from around the country on March 25

The Ohio University Chapter of the American Meteorological Society hosts the 13th Annual Meteorological Symposium on March 25.

Arthur Ripstein, portrait

Philosophy Forum hosts Arthur Ripstein discussing 'Domination, Discretion, and Arbitrariness' on April 20

The Ohio University Philosophy Forum presents a public lecture by Arthur Ripstein on “Domination, Discretion, and Arbitrariness” on Thursday, April 20.

WOUB weather

New weather system at WOUB provides improved forecasting for the region and advanced training for college students

People in southeast Ohio and western West Virginia are getting more reliable and accurate weather information thanks to a technology upgrade at WOUB TV.

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