- April 27, 2023
A picturesque spring at Ohio University
Photos of a beautiful spring at Ohio University, featuring the iconic cherry blossom trees.
- February 17, 2023
12 Places to See Cherry Blossoms in the United States
Japan might be the best-known destination for cherry blossoms, but there are parks, gardens, and scenic drives where you can see these pale pink flowers all over the United States.
- April 14, 2022
Spring has sprung as the iconic cherry blossoms bloom on OHIO's Athens campus
Photographers and student photographers from University Communications and Marketing have photographed the famous trees for those near and far to enjoy.
- March 22, 2022
Alumna and landscape coordinator Susan Calhoun tends Ohio University’s cherry trees with love
Learn more about OHIO alumna Susan Calhoun, landscape coordinator and caretaker of the beloved Cherry Trees.
- April 6, 2021
Cherry Blossoms in Bloom
Photographers from University Communications and Marketing documented the 2021 blooming of OHIO's famous trees, which are enjoyed by Bobcats and community members.
- April 2, 2021
Celebrate Springtime with the OHIO Museum Complex
The OHIO Museum Complex, and students, faculty and staff from the OHIO Office of Global Affairs and Center for International Studies take you on a journey celebrating OHIO’s cherry trees!
- March 25, 2021
Hope Blooms: A Poem by Michael Massa
Michael Massa, a 1982 Communications graduate from Ohio University, shares a poem of Hope and Renewal.
- March 22, 2021
40 years in the making: University awaiting blossoming gift from overseas
ATHENS, OHIO (WOWK) — The first official day of spring came this past weekend, and now we are starting to see signs of Mother Nature waking up again across our region.
- March 18, 2021
OHIO to celebrate annual Japanese cherry tree blossoms
Ohio University’s iconic cherry trees draw attention each year, as their blooms symbolize the arrival of spring in Athens.
- March 2, 2021
Arbor Day Foundation honors Ohio University with 2020 Tree Campus Higher Education recognition
Ohio University was recently honored by the Arbor Day Foundation for the fifth consecutive year with the 2020 Tree Campus Higher Education recognition for the University’s commitment to effective urban forest management.
- April 23, 2020
OHIO's renowned cherry blossom trees
Many people eagerly await the pink blooms of 200 cherry trees on campus each year.
- April 20, 2020
Video of Japanese cherry blossom trees available online
Each year, students, faculty, staff, alumni and area residents eagerly await the pink blooms of 200 cherry trees on the Ohio University campus.
- June 18, 2019
Cherry blossoms slideshow available online
Ohio University will be lighting up the grove of Cherry Trees near the Hocking River and the Convocation Center this week.
- April 5, 2018
Cherry Tree lighting
Ohio University plans to begin lighting up the grove of Cherry Trees near the Hocking River and the Convocation Center during the second week of April.
- April 3, 2015
Athens campus awaits Japanese cherry tree blossoms
Those at Ohio University eagerly await the pink blooms of 200 cherry trees on campus each year. The trees are expected to bloom between April 7 and April 9.
- April 24, 2014
Weather affects OHIO cherry tree blossoms
The row of cherry trees that lines the Hocking River and decorates Ohio University’s Athens Campus each spring with beautiful blossoms was less vibrant this spring thanks in part to the severe winter weather the area experienced.
- April 7, 2014
Ohio University to celebrate blooming of cherry blossom trees
The Ohio University Sakura cherry blossom trees represent a relationship with Japan’s Chubu University that has lasted for more than 40 years.
- April 7, 2011
University honors victims of recent earthquake, tsunami
Members of the Ohio University community gathered yesterday for a ceremony in memory of the victims and in support of the survivors of Japan's recent earthquake and tsunami.