College of Arts and Sciences Stories

Humanitarianism in Ukraine: One Year In - Monday, Feb. 27, 2023

Feb. 27 roundtable, musical performance will highlight humanitarian efforts in Ukraine

February 22, 2023

Ohio University's Center for International Studies (CIS) will host a roundtable conversation "Humanitarianism in Ukraine: One Year In," on Monday, Feb. 27, from 12-1:30 p.m. in Baker University Center 240.

Elbridge Colby, portrait

Menard Family George Washington Forum hosts 'America’s Rivalry with China and Why It’s Vital to Confront Beijing' on Feb. 22

February 21, 2023

The Menard Family George Washington Forum hosts Elbridge Colby discussing "America’s Rivalry with China and Why It’s Vital to Confront Beijing" on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 7:30 p.m.

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Students invited to register by Feb. 22 for Student Research and Creative Activity Expo 2023

February 17, 2023

Ohio University students are invited to register for the annual Student Research and Creative Activity Expo by Feb. 22.

A student panel on Fictocrítica at the 2022 Ohio Latin Americanist Conference. From left, Isabelle Leimkuhler, Jordan Horstman, Dr. Betsy Partyka, Abby Neff, and Kylie King.

Students and scholars will explore Latin American themes in 19th Ohio Latin Americanist Conference on Feb. 24-25

February 16, 2023

Students and scholars will explore Latin American themes, from Andean and Amazonian culture to inclusion and recognition for indigenous peoples, at the 19th Ohio Latin Americanist Conference.

4-Aminoquinolines inhibit the function of the bacterial T-box riboswitch RNA. Illustration by Jennifer Hines

Hiding in plain sight: Hines group uncovers new class of medicinal compounds that target RNA

February 12, 2023

Chemistry students in Jennifer Hines' lab uncovered a new class of compounds that can target RNA and disrupt its function, a discovery that could be used in the development of RNA-targeted medicines.

Dr. Ron Isaac introducing an OHIO alumni speaker at the Ohio University Meteorology Symposium in April 2012.

University community mourns Geography Assistant Professor Emeritus Ronald Isaac

February 10, 2023

The university community mourns the passing of Assistant Professor Emeritus of Geography Ronald Isaac, former department chair and founder of OHIO's meteorology program.

Ask the Experts ASCENT

OHIO faculty experts discuss new ASCENT program and its impact on the region during Feb. 14 Ask the Experts

February 10, 2023

Faculty experts discuss the new ASCENT program during Feb. 14 Ask the Experts livestream.

Erin Thompson, portrait

University community mourns Arts and Sciences staff member Erin Thompson

February 9, 2023

The community mourns the passing of College of Arts and Sciences Executive Assistant Erin Thompson, who passed away Jan. 13 in the company of her husband, Linguistics Professor Christopher Thompson.

Leah Recht, portrait

Pre-Law Day features law school and career panels, resume review and more on March 2

February 9, 2023

Pre-Law Day on March 2 is an excellent opportunity for pre-law students at Ohio University to connect with alumni and explore their interest in law school and the legal profession.

Adam Brown, success advisor in the College of Arts & Sciences Office of Undergraduate Advising and Student Affairs.

Advising Tip: Maximize your plans with summer course offerings

February 9, 2023

Spring semester is in full force. The weather...well that’s complicated, but your summer plans don’t have to be. Use the summer term to get a head start or keep on track!

Ed Chow, portrait

Foundation Trustee and Alumnus Edward Chow to discuss 'Global Energy Security and Economics' on March 7

February 8, 2023

Edward Chow is an international energy expert with 45 years of industry experience working in Asia, Middle East, Africa, South America, Europe, Russia, Caspian and Black Sea regions.

The Ohio University sundial

Four faculty fellows helping College of Arts and Sciences on curriculum, assessment, One OHIO

February 8, 2023

The College of Arts and Sciences announces four faculty fellows helping the college with curriculum, assessment and One OHIO college process development for this academic year.

Fredrik Logevall, portrait

Pulitzer Prize winning historian to discuss 'John F. Kennedy and the Promise of Democracy' on March 2

February 8, 2023

The 44th annual Costa Lecture features Fredrik Logevall, 2013 winner of the Pulitzer Prize in History, on Thursday, March 2. Logevall will discuss "John F. Kennedy and the Promise of Democracy."

Marissa Dyck

OHIO researcher investigates first assessment of livestock predation risk from brown bears in Romania

February 8, 2023

Researchers from the University of Bucharest, Ohio University, and several management agencies and environmental NGOs has assessed livestock predation across a number of factors.

Brian Schoen, portrait

New history book examines U.S. Civil War as part of a wider North American crisis

February 7, 2023

A new book co-edited by Brian Schoen examines the Civil War and Reconstruction era, showing that while the new republic was in crisis, its North American neighbors had crises of their own.

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