Stories tagged with: College of Arts and Sciences

New chemistry professor brings expertise in nanomaterials for energy and sustainability

May 11, 2023 Dr. Wenyang Gao joins OHIO in the fall, bringing expertise in the synthetic innovation of advanced nanomaterials that can be leveraged to address critical issues in energy and sustainability.

High school students invited to apply for free 2023 Summer Law and Trial Institute

May 9, 2023 High school students are invited to apply for the highly competitive Summer Law and Trial Institute offered this summer at Ohio University's Athens campus.

Up for the challenge: Ohio University Southern student is Outstanding Graduate

May 4, 2023 Mackenzie Ridenour knew what she wanted, and that Ohio University Southern was the place to get it. 

University Community mourns Francine Childs, African American Studies Professor Emerita

May 4, 2023 The Ohio University community mourns the passing of Dr. Francine C. Childs, Professor Emerita of African American Studies, the first tenured Black professor at Ohio University.

Creative writing graduate wins Hollis Summers Poetry Prize

May 4, 2023 The Ohio University Press is pleased to announce Katie Berta (Ph.D., ’17) as the latest winner of the press’ Hollis Summers Poetry Prize.

Commencement Spotlight: Hayden Higginbotham

May 3, 2023 Hayden Higginbotham originally chose OHIO for the affordable cost, but soon came to realize that he made the right decision because of the people he would meet at Ohio University.

Ohio University and Dilley family unite to make higher education more accessible for West Virginia students

May 3, 2023 An Ohio University education will be more affordable for select students from West Virginia thanks to a new scholarship fund created by a family with multigenerational ties to OHIO. The Dilley Family Scholarship for West Virginia was established with funding from the Dilley family combined with The OHIO MatchTM funds to create a $1 million endowment.

Ronan Carroll: Taking the fight against a dangerous microbe to its RNA

May 3, 2023 Ronan Carroll's team is looking for ways to stop a potent killer, one that is getting adept at resisting antibiotics: Staphylococcus aureus.

Commencement Spotlight: Anastasiia Sakharova

May 3, 2023 Anastasiia Sakharova has several incredibly fond memories from studying and living at OHIO, and they all have one thing in common: they involve friends made at Ohio University.

Commencement Spotlight: Jessa Mickey

May 3, 2023 Jessa Mickey's advice for new students: "Never miss out on taking an opportunity that is outside of your comfort zone! You never know what you will end up liking or who you will end up meeting. "

Four doctoral students awarded Contemporary History Institute fellowships

April 27, 2023 Four graduate students are the 2023–24 winners of the Contemporary History Institute's Klinder Fellowships and the Baker Peace Fellowships.

Miranda West's journey includes two trips to Northern Ireland, better understanding of law and society

April 26, 2023 Miranda West has been a paralegal for 22 years, but earning an M.A. in Law, Justice & Culture online has given her a heightened understanding of the law in relation to society.

Commencement Spotlight: Lucy Thompson

April 26, 2023 Lucy Thompson initially fell in love with OHIO due to the beautiful campus and the feeling of excitement from the people she met on campus tours.

Commencement Spotlight: Ceci Rockwell

April 26, 2023 Ceci Rockwell chose Ohio University because of the beautiful campus, the opportunities and the great faculty and staff members. It truly felt like home once she stepped onto campus. 

Commencement Spotlight: Alicia Weadock

April 26, 2023 After graduation, Alicia Weadock will be attending OHIO’s Heritage College of Medicine for medical school with the hopes of becoming a family medicine physician and practicing in a rural area.