College of Arts and Sciences Stories

    Donald M. Borchert
    OHIO Community

    Ohio University mourns the passing of Professor Emeritus Donald M. Borchert

    June 18, 2025 12 min

    A Celebration of Life will be held for Emeritus Professor of Philosophy Dr. Donald M. Borchert at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, at the First Presbyterian Church of Athens.
    ExLibris Alma
    OHIO Announcements

    University Libraries welcomes Ex Libris Alma as its new system platform

    June 17, 2025 3 min

    University Libraries’ new system, Ex Libris Alma, allows for a smoother and more modern platform for the OHIO community.
    Cutler Hall
    Student Awards

    OHIO students receive top honors at Ohio Space Grant Consortium Student Symposium

    June 16, 2025 3 min

    Two Ohio University students were honored for their research excellence at the Ohio Space Grant Consortium Student Symposium during the spring semester.
    Ava Wood
    Board of Trustees

    Governor DeWine appoints Ava Wood as new student trustee to OHIO Board of Trustees

    June 13, 2025 2 min

    Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine recently appointed a new student member to the Ohio University Board of Trustees. Ava Wood was named a student trustee on May 2, 2025.
    Participants in the Frontiers in Nuclear Astrophysics Meeting stand together for a photo outside on the Ohio University campus
    Research Excellence

    OHIO hosts international events focused on nuclear physics, astrophysics research

    June 11, 2025 3 min

    Ohio University hosted graduate students, professors and research scientists in nuclear physics and astrophysics from around the world in May for two important events.
    Athena Cinema 2024
    OHIO Events

    Athena Cinema event to honor OHIO’s Carey Snyder on June 16

    June 11, 2025 1 min

    On Monday, June 16, beginning at 7 p.m., the Athena Cinema will present a special screening of the film adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s classic novel “Mrs. Dalloway.”
    Marty Conley speaks at the dedication ceremony outside of the Quinn Chapel AME Church
    Community Engagement

    Honoring the past, shaping the future: OHIO alumnus leads efforts to preserve Underground Railroad sites

    June 5, 2025 5 min

    Two Ironton sites were added to the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom as part of a regional initiative led by OHIO graduate Marty Conley to preserve local Underground Railroad history.
    Campus beauty Hocking River 2024
    Research Excellence

    New name, broader mandate: ITDI expands focus with renaming of key initiative

    June 4, 2025 4 min

    The Infectious and Tropical Disease Institute (ITDI) at Ohio University is expanding the scope of one of its core research programs.
    Alumni Gateway
    Academic Achievement

    OHIO announces spring semester 2025 student academic achievement lists

    June 2, 2025 2 min

    OHIO is proud to recognize and celebrate the academic achievements of more than 11,100 students who officially qualified for the President’s, Provost’s or Dean’s Lists, across all of OHIO’s campuses, for spring semester 2025.
    View of South Green at sunset. 
    OHIO Announcements

    OHIO announces transition plans for Office of Global Affairs

    May 30, 2025 2 min

    Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Donald Leo will convene a task force during the fall semester to analyze OHIO’s international portfolio and conduct a needs assessment.
    Aerial view of the Athens campus with the Hocking River on one side and rolling Appalachian hills on the other
    Annual Awards

    Celebrating University achievements

    May 23, 2025 1 min

    OHIO's annual awards honor outstanding students, faculty and staff.
    A student presents in front of a screen showing historical research
    Research in the Community

    ‘Care, rigor and humility’

    May 22, 2025 3 min

    Archival research and community outreach engage African American Studies students in the rich history of Ohio’s Black communities.
    Cora Farra holds the Intercultural Communication Division Top Paper Award.
    'Centering community voices in research': Celebrate undergrad Cora Farra

    ‘Centering community voices in research’

    May 22, 2025 6 min

    Celebrated for her research as an undergraduate, Cora Farra earned national recognition for her community-based research in Ecuador, winning top honors and publication for work exploring culture-centered approaches to development.
    Dr. Maryam Ahmed
    Research and Impact

    Maryam Ahmed: Scientist reimagines the power of viruses

    May 21, 2025 4 min

    Maryam Ahmed’s interest in virology began in college and led to a career studying how viruses can fight cancer. Now at Ohio University, she combines research, teaching and outreach to make science more accessible.
    Mike Lafreniere
    OHIO Announcements

    Mike Lafreniere selected as interim dean to ensure continuity, strong leadership at OHIO Chillicothe

    May 16, 2025 3 min

    Ohio University Chillicothe is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Lafreniere as interim dean, effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
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