College of Arts and Sciences Stories

Dysart Woods, old growth forest, Allegheny Plateau, Belmont County, outdoor laboratory, National Natural Landmark

OHIO researchers study impact of exceptional drought on southeast Ohio ecosystems

November 12, 2024 7 min

Southeast Ohio is currently in the midst of the most severe drought in the area in recent history. Ohio University Professor Dr. Jared DeForest is working to study the drought and potentially apply the results to other ecosystems.

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Artificial Intelligence

AI’s increasing energy appetite

November 8, 2024 8 min

Generative AI tools use more energy than you might expect. OHIO experts explore the hidden energy costs of AI.

Global Education

OHIO community invited to International Education Week events

November 7, 2024 4 min

Each year, OHIO celebrates International Education Week in November in order to highlight the University’s excellence in global education through research, teaching and experiential learning.

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Experiential Learning

Exploring ancient ruins and modern classics: A journey to Greece

November 6, 2024 3 min

This classics major is balancing her studies abroad with leadership roles in campus initiatives, demonstrating her dedication to both global experiences and community engagement.

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Faculty Excellence

Faculty Experts Roundup

November 6, 2024 10 min

OHIO faculty celebrate publications, presentations and research achievements.

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Community Engagement

OHIO awarded $2 million to prepare area residents for advanced manufacturing jobs

October 30, 2024 8 min

OHIO received more than $2 million in federal funding to help people move into high-tech production and design positions, which could help to even create more jobs in the region.

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Election 2024

Tariffs: Hot topics of the 2024 election, defined

October 30, 2024 5 min

Both the Republican and Democratic parties have leveraged tariffs in recent years to safeguard American manufacturers against competition from China and other countries. Read on to learn more about what tariffs actually do.

Science Café Wednesday, Nov. 6 - Brian Schoen, History and Timothy Anderson, Geography - Settling Ohio - Free coffee for the first 50 people, Sponsored by the Research Division and Sigma Xi

OHIO Events

Science Café presents Brian Schoen, Tim Anderson on Nov. 6

October 30, 2024 2 min

Ohio University’s Science Café/Café Conversations will present OHIO faculty members Brian Schoen and Tim Anderson discussing “Settling Ohio: First Peoples and Beyond,” on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

Ava Hamilton stands next to flags at the Appalachian Regional Commission office in Washington, D.C.

Student Success

Ava Hamilton: Embracing a future in public administration

October 29, 2024 3 min

After her internship at the Appalachian Regional Commission's Office of General Counsel in Washington, D.C., Ava Hamilton decided to pursue a master’s in public administration (MPA) instead.

Sarah Wyatt, Ph.D. in a growth lab in the Environmental and Plant Biology Department at Ohio University.

OHIO Events

OHIO Distinguished Professor Dr. Sarah Wyatt to speak at Fall Commencement

October 28, 2024 4 min

Ohio University Distinguished Professor Dr. Sarah Wyatt will deliver the keynote address for OHIO’s Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremony on Dec. 14.

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International Programming

Fulbright-Hays grant will take Ohio educators to Ghana

October 25, 2024 4 min

The four-week trip is designed to strengthen existing ties between OHIO and the West African region

Social Sciences

Bridging social science and national security

October 25, 2024 4 min

Taking advantage of opportunities led Alyssa Manning to a remarkable internship at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, showcasing the career possibilities for social science majors in national security and policy.

A ballot box painted with stars and stripes sits outside the Board of Elections' Court Street office.

Election 2024

Inflation: Hot Topics of the 2024 Election, defined

October 24, 2024 5 min

A recent survey from Bankrate reported that more than 40 percent of Americans say their No. 1 economic issue for this presidential election is inflation. Read on to learn more about the drivers of U.S. inflation.

Professor Matt Wanat is shown with Chen Wang, Jonah Mathison-Regan, and Paul Peters

OHIO Research

OHIO students, professor present at Midwest Popular Culture Association conference

October 22, 2024 2 min

Professor Matt Wanat of the Lancaster campus was joined by graduate students from film and interdisciplinary arts for the annual conference of the Midwest Popular Culture Association in Chicago.