College of Arts and Sciences Stories

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Teaching with AI: How college professors are redefining the classroom

September 26, 2024 6 min

While the proliferation of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has many industries hoping it will eventually streamline processes and save resources on labor-intensive tasks, the explosion in its adoption by students has created some unique challenges for educators.

Forever OHIO

Ohio University Alumni Association Board of Directors welcomes 5 new members

September 25, 2024 8 min

The Ohio University Alumni Association (OUAA) is proud to announce the selection of five new members to its Board of Directors.

Faculty Awards

Dr. Christian Drischler receives 2024 NSF CAREER Award to advance research, educate students and community

September 24, 2024 7 min

OHIO's Dr. Christian Drischler was recently recognized with the prestigious NSF CAREER Award for early-career faculty and scientists. Through funding from the award, Drischler will advance the scientific community's understanding of theoretical nuclear physics and nuclear astrophysics.

Rankings

Ohio University named the best value public university for fifth consecutive year

September 23, 2024 4 min

Once again, Ohio University has ranked as the top public university in the state of Ohio for best value, according to U.S. News and World Report.

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The OHIO Experience

Top 10 majors at Ohio University: See the most in-demand programs

September 17, 2024 6 min

Choosing the right major is a big step, and Ohio University offers some of the most popular programs in fields that lead to exciting careers.

"The Enlightenment and Economic Growth" topic of upcoming Menard Family George Washington Forum

September 16, 2024 2 min

The Menard Family George Washington Forum hosts Joel Mokyr, Ph.D., discussing "The Enlightenment and Economic Growth" on Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. in Baker Center Theater.

Physics

OHIO scientist Saw Wai Hla named 2024 Falling Walls Physical Sciences Laureate for groundbreaking work in physics

September 12, 2024 4 min

Saw Wai Hla's groundbreaking work in the field of physics is being recognized by being awarded the 2024 Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year Award in the Physical Sciences category.

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Political Reform

Corruption, politics, and trash: Award-winning book describes how Gilded Age cities cleaned up with dirty deals

September 12, 2024 6 min

At the peak of America’s Gilded Age, overflowing trash clogged city streets, but the cleanup wasn’t driven by reformers. Instead, corrupt politicians saw the waste crisis as a business opportunity, using backroom deals to transform sanitation systems—and line their pockets.

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Ohio University undergraduate online enrollment increases nearly 14 percent

September 11, 2024 2 min

Select online graduate programs see double-digit growth in incoming cohorts.

Ohio University Chillicothe celebrates enrollment growth

September 11, 2024 2 min

Ohio University Chillicothe enrolled 200 incoming first-year students this fall, marking an almost 10 percent increase in freshman class enrollment over last year.

Ohio University Zanesville celebrates impressive enrollment growth

September 11, 2024 1 min

Ohio University Zanesville welcomed 139 new first-year students this fall, a 12 percent increase year-over-year.

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Ohio University's total enrollment climbs again

September 11, 2024 5 min

Growth fueled by significant increases in both graduate and undergraduate enrollment on the Athens campus and explosive growth in online undergraduate enrollment with a 14 percent year-over-year gain.

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OHIO's 2024 Goldwater winners: Ben Stiadle

September 5, 2024 3 min

All four of Ohio University’s internal nominees for the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship won the award in 2024. Ben Stiadle is a senior double-majoring in applied math and molecular biology.

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OHIO Speech and Debate Team: Preparation is critical to debate success

September 4, 2024 5 min

The two candidates for President of the United States are preparing to debate next week (Sept. 10), and those involved in OHIO’s Speech and Debate Team have some simple advice – be prepared.

Student Success

OHIO's 2024 Goldwater winners: Greta Hibbard

September 4, 2024 3 min

All four of Ohio University’s internal nominees for the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship won the award in 2024. Senior Greta Hibbard studies engineering physics in the Honors Tutorial College.

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