Stories tagged with: Department of African American Studies
The 90-year journey of a Harlem Renaissance novel
February 28, 2024 With help from a dedicated OHIO professor, Claude McKay's "Romance in Marseille" groundbreaking and inclusive novel made it to bookshelves.
Students and visiting artists find experience and enjoyment “working 9 to 5”
February 27, 2024 Adapted from the 1980 film and set to the music of Dolly Parton, Tantrum Theater’s production of “9 to 5 the Musical” tells the story of three working women seeking revenge on their misogynistic boss.
NPR Correspondent Laurel Wamsley developed her love for public radio by listening to WOUB
February 27, 2024 Growing up in Athens, Laurel Wamsley has vivid memories of sitting in the back of her parents’ car listening to WOUB FM Radio.
'I danced through college:' OHIO alumnus celebrates his 100th birthday
February 21, 2024 Paul Miller (BSJ ‘47) reflects on his OHIO experience in the 1940's and the journalism career he built.
Sarah Donaldson lands job at the Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau
February 21, 2024 When listening to the news breaks on WOUB radio, you’ve probably heard reports from Sarah Donaldson at the Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau.
Tantrum Theater brings Dolly Parton’s hit musical '9 to 5' to the stage
February 20, 2024 Ohio University's professional theater company Tantrum Theater will present “9 to 5 the Musical,” from Feb. 29 to March 9 in the Forum Theater.
University Libraries to host OHIO alum E.M. Tran for Authors @ Alden
February 19, 2024 The Libraries will host celebrated author E.M. Tran at an Authors @ Alden presentation to discuss her novel, “Daughters of the New Year,” on Thursday, Feb. 29 at 3 p.m.
OHIO to celebrate Founders Day with Birthday Bash, special events
February 15, 2024 Ohio University will celebrate its 220th birthday over the Founders Day Weekend, Feb. 17-18.
Thomas Garverick’s career changed course, but he was prepared thanks to OHIO and WOUB
February 13, 2024 Thomas Garverick came to OHIO with plans of working in sports broadcasting. However, COVID changed that, and Garverick says he wouldn’t have been prepared to follow a new path without WOUB.
Actor/Host/Producer Brian Unger lends his voice to WOUB
February 12, 2024 When you’ve watched WOUB TV or listened to WOUB radio lately, you may have heard a voice on promotions that you recognized.
OHIO community invited to Feb. 19 Dynamic Strategy information session
February 8, 2024 Ohio University students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends are invited to attend a special information session about the Dynamic Strategy process on Monday, Feb. 19.
OHIO Chillicothe alumna returns to alma mater to educate future nurses
February 8, 2024 Sarah Coates, an alumna of Ohio University Chillicothe, has returned to her alma mater as an assistant professor of instruction, where she combines her passions for nursing and teaching.
Faculty Experts Roundup
February 7, 2024 A selection of recent news from OHIO faculty members includes publications, leadership appointments, awards and a Top-10 breakthrough in physics.
OHIO Distinguished Professor of Playwriting Charles Smith’s “Free Man of Color” to be produced at Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium on Feb. 10
February 6, 2024 Taking place in the building that inspired the story, “Free Man of Color” will return to OHIO on Feb. 10, at 3 p.m. for a reading 20 years after the play’s initial development and performance.
Kelsi Steele’s career working for the PGA Tour started at OHIO and WOUB
February 6, 2024 Kelsi Steele knew from a very young age that she wanted to have a career that combined journalism with sports.