College of Arts and Sciences Stories

OHIO researcher looks into little known ‘purging disorder’

April 29, 2022 4 min

Ohio University researcher publishes study on little-known eating disorder known as “purging disorder."

Humanities in the Park debuts by showcasing Southeast Ohio women from past to present

April 28, 2022 4 min

Educators, authors and artists are just a few of the people from Southeast Ohio's past and present who will appear on new Humanities in the Park display panels at Richland Avenue Park.

University community mourns Political Science Professor, Afro-American Studies co-founder James Barnes

April 28, 2022 4 min

The Ohio University community mourns Professor James Franklin Barnes, who passed away at the age of 87 in Albuquerque, N.M., on March 2.

Renovation turns ailing Clippinger into ‘modern research and academic facility’

April 27, 2022 3 min

The first phase of a major renovation of Clippinger Laboratories is currently in construction and involves complete renovation of the eastern half of the building. This renovation is part of a three-p

Message from an OHIO senior: Don’t be afraid to say 'yes'

April 26, 2022 6 min

Ohio University senior Ellen Gill-Franks' next academic stop is law school at the University of Cincinnati College of Law next fall.

‘Complex problems are worth solving,' Alumna Rachel Martin uses her multidisciplinary degree to challenge modern-day conservation

April 26, 2022 6 min

Rachel Martin has some questions for the conservation world.

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From undecided to advising professionals: OHIO advisors got their start in University College

April 26, 2022 7 min

OHIO alumni Ashley Beatty-Smith and Stevi Miller share a passion for helping students, and they have something else in common: both got their start at OHIO as undecided students in University College.

OHIO student Maya Meade awarded Newman Civic Fellowship

April 25, 2022 3 min

Ohio University junior Maya Meade has been awarded the prestigious 2022 Newman Civic Fellowship.

Amy Neumann lands dream job, bringing social impact to high tech

April 25, 2022 6 min

Amy Neumann recently got her dream job, where she will help fast forward environmentally friendly and socially impactful practices for businesses around the globe.

Joel Compston is shown putting the finishing touches on a model of a green roof project

OHIO students educate the community about green roofs

April 22, 2022 4 min

Ohio University students are taking their voices, their models and even coloring books into the local community to demonstrate the benefits of green roofs to area children and families.

An image of the label of the Foam Chomsky drink in honor of the 50th anniversary of the linguistics department

Linguistics celebrates its 50th anniversary year with Foam Chomsky

April 20, 2022 7 min

The Linguistics Department will hold its 50th anniversary party at Jackie O’s Brewpub on Wednesday, April 27.

Study challenges theories of earlier human arrival in Americas

April 20, 2022 4 min

A new analysis of archaeological sites in the Americas challenges relatively new theories that the earliest human inhabitants of North America arrived before the migration of people from Asia.

Center for International Studies to host April 22 roundtable discussion about war in Ukraine

April 20, 2022 2 min

Graduate students with expertise in the region will help spur the discussion moderated by Dr. Catherine Cutcher, assistant director of the Center for International Studies.

Larry Hayman helps OHIO pre-law students pursue legal education and careers

April 20, 2022 9 min

Larry Hayman, Esq. has held several roles at Ohio University, serving as an instructor, advisor, program director, and more.

A photo from the Summer Law and Trial Institute holding a mock trial in an Athens courtroom in 2019.

High school students invited to apply for 2022 Summer Law and Trial Institute