Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts Stories

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Faculty Experts Roundup

April 30, 2025 5 min

As the spring semester comes to a close, we celebrate OHIO faculty for achievements in communication, science and the arts.

Alumni

In tune with his calling: Art History grad finds harmony in piano tuning

April 29, 2025 4 min

Sam Debatin graduated from OHIO with a degree in art history, but rather than pursuing a career as museum curator, he has been working as a freelance piano tuner since his graduation in 2022.

Technology and Innovation

Ohio University professor builds supercomputer to make costly tech accessible for students

April 29, 2025 3 min

Basil Masri Zada is working to make technology more accessible for students by developing a supercomputer for the College of Fine Arts.

Dance Team

Ohio University’s Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts Dance Team makes history

April 29, 2025 5 min

Cue "We Are the Champions" as the Ohio University Dance Team came home from Nationals as champions in more than one way.

The sun rises behind a lush green hill and tree, with the Scripps Hall in the background

Faculty Excellence

OHIO announces awardees for OURC/Baker Fund spring cycle

April 25, 2025 2 min

The OURC/Baker Fund program provides support for research, scholarship and creative activity at Ohio University.

An OHIO's student is shown wearing a cap that says

Forever OHIO

OHIO to celebrate Spring Commencement on May 2, 3

April 22, 2025 4 min

Ohio University will honor more than 3,600 graduating students during the Spring Commencement Ceremonies on May 2 and 3. The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine will honor its graduates on May 10.

Alejandro Orta, seated at the piano looking off to the side while sheets of music float behind him

The Arts

The keys to success: A pianist's journey from Venezuela to Athens

April 15, 2025 4 min

Senior Alejandro Orta reflects on the community, creativity and opportunity he has found during his time at OHIO.

Patton Center for Arts Education

Ohio University to break ground on new state-of-the-art Patton Center for Arts Education

April 15, 2025 2 min

OHIO is set to commence construction on the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts Violet L. Patton Center for Arts Education with a groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for Monday, April 21, at 4 p.m.

OHIO Announcements

OHIO names Roxanne Schroeder-Arce dean of Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts

April 14, 2025 3 min

Ohio University Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Donald J. Leo has named Roxanne Schroeder-Arce as the dean of the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts, effective July 15.

Student Success

OHIO students receive awards for research, scholarship, creative work

April 10, 2025 4 min

The Ohio University Student Enhancement Awards program provided 25 students with a total of $145,121 in funding for their original research, scholarship and creative work this spring.

Music Industry Summit

Music Industry Summit: OHIO students embrace Bobcat work ethic, experiential learning opportunities

April 10, 2025 5 min

Ohio University’s seventh Music Industry Summit remains the premier music industry conference of the Midwest. The annual Summit provides attendees with a unique opportunity to engage with successful music industry professionals.

Kennedy Museum of Art

“Through a New Lens” exhibition to open at Kennedy Museum of Art

April 9, 2025 2 min

The Kennedy Museum of Art (KMA) at Ohio University will present “Through a New Lens,” the 2024-2025 annual Museum Studies exhibition.

Caitlyn Neill, Chao-Yang Lee, Jennie Klein and Nicole Byrd, Lisa Martin

Faculty Excellence

Spotlight on Learning Conference features expert speakers, Festival of Learning

April 4, 2025 4 min

More than 120 faculty, staff and students gathered to share transformative teaching and learning innovations under the theme “Teaching to Empower This (and the Next) Generation of Thinkers.”

OHIO Student Expo - Creativity and Discovery

Experiential Learning

Reminder: OHIO Student Expo is April 8

April 3, 2025 2 min

The Ohio University community is invited to visit the OHIO Student Expo on Tuesday, April 8 in the Walter Fieldhouse and view the displayed projects showcasing the outstanding work of OHIO students.

An OHIO student is shown with her mother at the Pop Up Market in Alden Library during Moms Weekend 2024.

Family Weekends

Moms Weekend to feature arts activities, special events, International Street Fair

April 2, 2025 6 min

Ohio University will celebrate Moms Weekend April 4-6 with a wide variety of events for Bobcats and their family members.

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