College of Arts and Sciences Stories

2022-23 mock trial team

Mock Trial names team, including nine first-year students

September 29, 2022

The Ohio University Mock Trial Team selected 20 students, including nine first-year students, for two teams for the 2022-23 academic year.

Taryn Osborne, portrait

From mock trial to the New Mexico Supreme Court, Taryn Osborne is where she loves to be

September 28, 2022

Since seventh grade, Ohio University alumna Taryn Osborne has loved being in a courtroom.

Ohio Innocence Project Director Mark Godsey and exoneree Nancy Smith

Wrongful Conviction Day event features the exoneration of Nancy Smith on Oct. 4

September 27, 2022

"Proving the Unprovable: The Exoneration of Nancy Smith" features Ohio Innocence Project Director Mark Godsey and exoneree Nancy Smith.

Suffragettes in world war I era in London

Students can explore modern literature in London over spring break

September 23, 2022

"There is no better way to soak up London literature, art, and culture than to visit the city that inspired it," said Carey Snyder.

Jenn McClain Eskey

Criminal Justice grad puts experience, education to work as natural resources officer

September 23, 2022

Jenn McClain Eskey gleans lessons from the classroom and her own experiences, including military service, parenthood, bakery owner and volunteer firefighter.

Luke Hinesley

ROTC cadets gain transformative experiences around the world

September 23, 2022

Eight Ohio University senior Army ROTC cadets scattered around the world over the summer for Cadet Troop Leader Training and Project GO opportunities.

Casey Galligan, portrait

Geography Professional Speaker Series kicks off with alumnus from Ohio EPA on Sept. 23

September 21, 2022

OHIO alumnus Casey Galligan will discuss “The Clean Water Act: An Overview of One Ambitious Environmental Law’s Attempts to Preserve and Improve Our Nation’s Surface Waters.”

Caitlyn McDaniel, portrait

Alumni News | Caitlyn McDaniel mentors interns who share her passion for fighting injustice

September 20, 2022

A staff attorney with Southeastern Ohio Legal Services in Athens, Caitlyn McDaniel is mentoring undergraduate interns who are also interested in providing legal aid to low-income Ohioans.

Kathy Fagan, portrait

Visiting poet Kathy Fagan to read from her work on Oct. 13

September 15, 2022

The English Department's creative writing program presents visiting nonfiction writer poet Kathy Fagan giving a public reading of her work on Oct. 13. 

This image appears in the Ohio Alumnus, January 1960, captioned: "Each day while the Conference was in session, a press conference was held each morning with newsmen and photographers from newspapers, radio and television attending. Above Martin Luther King answers a question for the newsmen. Seated beside Rev. King is Dr. Winburn Thomas, leader of the forum on racial tensions. Mr. 'Bola Ige, co-secretary of the conference, which is sponsored by the National Student Christian Federation, in on the right." (

Students design Black History of Ohio University Tour for Black Alumni Reunion

September 14, 2022

The tour was developed by Ohio University history students who wanted to highlight the story of Black perseverance, Black Education, and Black opportunity.

Alyssa Cruz is shown in Granada, Spain

Funds available to support experiential learning at OHIO

September 14, 2022

The Center for Advising, Career and Experiential Learning seeks to expand access to experiential learning opportunities through stewardship grants and student awards.

OHIO sundial

College of Arts and Sciences seeks nominations for Inclusive Excellence Committee

September 13, 2022

The College of Arts and Sciences is seeking nominations by Sept. 28 of faculty, staff and students to serve on a new Inclusive Excellence Committee.

High School students Reya Singh and Leen Ciba are prosecutors in a mock trial in Walter Hall on Ohio University’s Athens Campus. | Photo by Ben Siegel

High schoolers in Summer Law & Trial Institute see effort pay off in mock trial

September 13, 2022

Day nine--the mock trial--was totally worth the work, according to the high school students in the 2022 Summer Law and Trial Institute.

Kristin Osborne

Students invited to information session for spring break experience 'Eternal Rome' on Sept. 21

September 13, 2022

Students can discover the rich religious and political history of medieval Rome over spring break, March 11-18, and complete OHIO requirements.

Wilson Hall

College of Arts and Sciences seeks nominations for Faculty Advisory Committee

September 13, 2022

College of Arts & Sciences is seeking nominations for a Faculty Advisory Committee by Sept. 28.

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