College of Arts and Sciences Stories

Ohio University updates Parental Leave Program to better benefit employees

February 22, 2024 1 min

Ohio University has updated its Parental Leave Program to better assist OHIO’s benefits-eligible faculty, administrators and bargaining unit staff.

Saving the planet: March 6 Science Café highlights a geospatial perspective

February 19, 2024 1 min

Duane Nellis, Ph.D., will discuss "Remote Sensing and Geospatial Analysis for Helping Save Our Earth” on Wednesday, March 6, at 5 p.m., as part of OHIO’s spring 2024 lineup for the Science Café series. The event will be held at the Baker Center’s Front Room and will be available to stream via YouTube.

Ohio University mourns Humanities Professor Emeritus Alan Booth

February 19, 2024 4 min

Alan Booth, the Richard Hamilton-Baker and Hostetler Professor of the Humanities Emeritus and a leading member of faculty from the Alden era to the Glidden age, has died at 89.

University Libraries to host OHIO alum E.M. Tran for Authors @ Alden

February 19, 2024 5 min

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.

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International student outreach makes a world of difference in local schools

February 16, 2024 5 min

OHIO international students bring the world to Southeast Ohio through cultural outreach to students across the region.

Ohio University recognized as one of nation’s best midsize employers by Forbes

February 15, 2024 2 min

Ohio University has been named one of “America’s Best Midsize Employers” in 2024 by Forbes, ranking ninth among public universities that were included in the list.

OHIO faculty experts discuss navigating the modern workplace in the newly revamped Ask the Experts podcast

February 14, 2024 2 min

Ask the Experts podcast features two College of Arts and Sciences' faculty discussing what the modern workplace currently looks like.

Baker Peace Conference to focus on 'Democracy in Decline?' on Feb. 22-23

February 13, 2024 3 min

The Contemporary History Institute will host the 2024 Baker Peace Conference, themed “Democracy in Decline? The Politics of Pluralism, Participation, and Populism,” on Feb. 22-23.

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'Don't waste your time': Fellowship keeps Sarah Ladipo at OHIO

February 13, 2024 6 min

The David M. Crane fellowship allows this 2023 Commencement speaker to continue her studies at the university she loves.

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Research

In the name of algae: OHIO researcher honored with namesakes

February 9, 2024 4 min

Dr. Morgan Vis discusses her career in science (and the algae named for her) in advance of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

OHIO announces fall semester 2023 student academic achievement lists

February 8, 2024 2 min

Ohio University is proud to recognize and celebrate the academic achievements of more than 9,700 students who qualified for President’s, Provost’s or Dean’s Lists, across all of OHIO’s campuses, for fall semester 2023.

‘King Coal’ to visit Athens on Feb. 8 for Athena Cinema’s ‘From the Hills and Hollers: Appalachian Stories’ film series

February 7, 2024 2 min

The Athena Cinema will offer a screening of the critically acclaimed documentary “King Coal,” the latest film from Academy Award-nominated director Elaine McMillion Sheldon on Thursday, Feb. 8.

OHIO’s online programs continue to rise among best in state, nation in latest U.S. News rankings

February 7, 2024 4 min

Several of OHIO's online programs were ranked top in the state and among the best nationally in the latest U.S. News & World Report list of "Best Online Programs" released this week.

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Faculty Experts Roundup

February 7, 2024 3 min

A selection of recent news from OHIO faculty members includes publications, leadership appointments, awards and a Top-10 breakthrough in physics.

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2024 Lazaroff Lecture to consider ‘Roma, Jews, and the Holocaust’

February 2, 2024 1 min

Ohio University’s History Department will host the annual Lazaroff Lecture in Jewish history on Thursday, Feb. 29, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Baker Theater in Baker University Center.

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