College of Arts and Sciences Stories

Creative writing graduate wins Hollis Summers Poetry Prize

May 4, 2023 2 min

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

Gillian Ice named interim associate provost of global affairs

May 4, 2023 3 min

Ohio University Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Elizabeth Sayrs has named Dr. Gillian Ice as the interim associate provost of global affairs, effective May 15.

Dr. Francine Childs, Ohio University Department of African American Studies professor, 1988. Courtesy of Ohio University Libraries

University Community mourns Francine Childs, African American Studies Professor Emerita

May 4, 2023 6 min

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.

Commencement Spotlight: Hayden Higginbotham

May 3, 2023 4 min

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.

Commencement Spotlight: Anastasiia Sakharova

May 3, 2023 3 min

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.

The four children of Frank and Geneva Dilley, from left to right: Dr. Jim Dilley, Dr. Frank Dilley Jr., Ann Dilley, Dr. Josiah Dilley

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

May 3, 2023 3 min

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 4 min

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

These 4 students won Contemporary History fellowships for 2022-23

Four doctoral students awarded Contemporary History Institute fellowships

April 27, 2023 6 min

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

Commencement Spotlight: Alicia Weadock

April 26, 2023 3 min

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.

Commencement Spotlight: Ceci Rockwell

April 26, 2023 3 min

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: Lucy Thompson

April 26, 2023 4 min

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.

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

April 26, 2023 6 min

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.

Numerous graduate programs across OHIO ranked among best in nation by U.S. News & World Report

April 25, 2023 2 min

A total of 12 graduate programs, spanning numerous academic colleges, were recognized in the U.S. News’ 2023-2024 rankings list. It is important to note that U.S. News & World Report does not rank all graduate programs each year.

Alumnus Ben Holt starts his next adventure as VP for Innovation at AgBiome

April 25, 2023 8 min

Ben Holt, who didn't have his career path mapped out when he arrived at Ohio University, was recently named vice president for innovation at AgBiome and continues to defy gravity in his career path.

History student Robert Green awarded Boren Fellowship for research in Cambodia

April 24, 2023 2 min

History doctoral student Robert Green has been awarded a Boren Fellowship to conduct research in Cambodia.

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