College of Arts and Sciences Stories

Broken ice floes in the Antarctic

OHIO study finds recent growth and sudden declines in Antarctic sea ice to be unique changes since early 20th century

January 10, 2022

A study led by Ohio University researchers shows that the increase of sea ice surrounding Antarctica since 1979 is a unique feature of Antarctic climate since 1905.

Linguistics Department spring colloquium series

Linguistics Department celebrates 50th anniversary with spring colloquium series

January 9, 2022

The Linguistics Department in the College of Arts and Sciences continues its 50th anniversary colloquium series this spring by bringing back alumni and faculty from around the world.

Andrew R. Touhy

Alumni News | Andrew R. Touhy wrangles the voices in 'Designs for a Magician's Top Hat'

January 7, 2022

Ohio University alumnus Andrew R. Touhy has been awarded Yemassee's inaugural fiction chapbook prize for his recently released book, "Designs for a Magician's Top Hat."

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College of Arts and Sciences seniors invited to apply for international studies master's programs

January 7, 2022

The application deadline for graduate programs in the Center for International Studies has been extended to Feb. 15.

Archaeology students at ancient Virginia site

OHIO students get taste of archaeology at ancient Virginia site

January 6, 2022

A select group of professors, students and alumni traveled to Virginia to take part in an archaeological dig on a 13,000-year-old site from Nov. 4-13.

Ronan Carroll headshot

Ronan Carroll receives Rakowski Award, continues research into genetics of Staphylococcal infections

December 20, 2021

Ronan Carroll, Ph.D., recently received the Robert F. Rakowski Award for Outstanding Research for breakthrough work involving non-traditional RNA and Staphylococcus bacterial infections.

Six people stand together in a hallway with masks on for a picture

OHIO welcomed delegates from Andijan State University, Uzbekistan, during International Education Week 2021

December 20, 2021

Hosted by the Ohio Program of Intensive English (OPIE) and Office of Global Affairs, delegates from Andijan State University (ASU) in Uzbekistan visited Ohio University’s Athens campus on Nov. 15-19.

Brian Schoen headshot

Brian Schoen publishes new chapter in ‘The Cambridge History of America in the World’

December 20, 2021

Brian Schoen, Ph.D., published a chapter in “The Cambridge History of America in the World, Volume 2: The Nineteenth Century.”

Magdalyne Akiding

Alumni News | Magdalyne Akiding plans to bring kindness, fun activities to her classroom

December 20, 2021

Ohio University alumna Magdalyne Akiding came to Athens as an international student to earn a master's degree in linguistics.

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Seven fall OHIO grads commission as officers in the United States Army

December 15, 2021

Seven fall Ohio University graduates have been commissioned as second lieutenants in the United States Army. 

Baker Peace Conference

Contemporary History Institute to host Baker Peace Conference ‘Technology and Freedom: A Brave New World’ Feb. 24-25

December 15, 2021

The College of Arts and Sciences’ Contemporary History Institute will host the 2022 Baker Peace Conference, themed “Technology and Freedom: A Brave New World,” on Feb. 24-25.

Liz Lattner stands outside the St. Vincent Charity Medical Center

Alumni News | Liz Lattner fights for her clients' legal and housing needs

December 14, 2021

When her clients need help, Ohio University alumna Liz Lattner goes into action, looking for solutions to their legal, health-related and housing needs.

A group of Climate and Sustainability Ambassadors by recycling bins

Students promote discussions on sustainability and climate change through outreach events

December 14, 2021

Ohio University’s Climate and Sustainability Ambassador program culminated its fall semester outreach initiatives with November events on East, West and South greens.

Dr. Tadeusz Malinski (center)

Distinguished Professor Malinski inducted as National Academy of Inventors Fellow

December 13, 2021

Ohio University Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry Tadeusz Malinski, Ph.D., was inducted into the National Academy of Inventors during its 2021 Fellows Induction Ceremony at its annual meeting.

Keith and Michelle Ray

Alumni News | Keith and Michelle Ray: teaching English from Hong Kong, to Hanoi, to Brasilia

December 13, 2021

Ohio University alumni Keith and Elizabeth Michelle Ray have spent the past decade teaching English around the globe.

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