College of Arts and Sciences Stories

Flipping the switch on infection

February 20, 2020 3 min

Most bacterial infections follow a similar path: you get sick, a doctor prescribes antibiotics that target the infection, you get better. But what if scientists could switch off the infection before it started?

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Ohio University psychology professor publishes study examining the effects of PTSD and substance use on suicidal ideation

February 20, 2020 3 min

An OHIO researcher has published a study in the journal Depression and Anxiety that suggests marijuana use, especially for military personnel experiencing PTSD, may negatively impact suicidal thoughts

Green Roof coming to Schoonover Center this spring

February 20, 2020 4 min

Ohio University faculty and students are developing a green roof to be installed this spring on the roof over the Schoonover Center lobby.

Ohio University Chapter of American Meteorological students

Ohio University Chapter of American Meteorological Society named Outstanding Student Chapter of the Year

February 17, 2020 3 min

OUCAMS was recently awarded the “Outstanding Student Chapter of the Year” for the 2018-19 academic year by the American Meteorological Society.

Interdisciplinary group of OHIO professors finds new compound with therapeutic potential

February 10, 2020 6 min

OHIO professors from three different colleges discover a tremendous first piece of therapeutic possibilities with new compound.

Learn how STEAM professionals found their career path during CLDC's next industry panel

January 23, 2020 2 min

The Career and Leadership Development Center will collaborate with the College of Arts & Sciences to host the industry panel event during the college's Career and Networking Week.

Community Based Internship Showcase planned for Jan. 27

January 21, 2020 2 min

Ohio University’s Center for Campus and Community Engagement will host a Community-Based Internship Showcase from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27, in the Baker University Center Theater.

OHIO Sigma Xi chapter honored with Chapter of Excellence Award

December 24, 2019 2 min

Ohio University’s Sigma Xi chapter, a science honor society, received a Chapter of Excellence Award for 2018-2019 during Sigma Xi’s 120th Assembly of Delegates.

OHIO researcher collaborates on paper on evolution of mating systems

December 20, 2019 9 min

OHIO Researcher Donald Miles contributed to a paper published in American Nationalist about a new model for the evolution of mating systems that focuses on social interactions.

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Six OHIO students visit nation's capital, share insight into Appalachian community development opportunities

December 19, 2019 3 min

Ohio University students and faculty convened with 13 other Appalachian-based colleges and universities during the 19th annual Appalachian Teaching Project (ATP) Symposium in Washington, D.C.

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OPIE student's journey with OHIO includes long-lost Japanese boat from 2011 tsunami

December 12, 2019 4 min

Koudai Nakada, a previous student in OHIO's Ohio Program of Intensive English, collaborated on research with Dr. Christopher Thompson about a fishing boat that disappeared during Japan's 2011 tsunami.

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OHIO student finds foreign policy decisions complicated by domestic polarization at West Point Conference

December 11, 2019 3 min

Kiersten Mitchell '20 discovered foreign policy decisions are complicated by domestic polarization in a mock foreign policy exercise at the 71st Annual Student Conference on U.S. Affairs.

Why do rural schools matter?

November 22, 2019 6 min

Faculty and alumni inspire new focus on rural students who face dire inequity.

Ohio University research shows 'bad cholesterol' is only as unhealthy as its composition

November 18, 2019 2 min

New research at Ohio University shows that a particular subclass of low-density lipoproteins (LDL) is a much better predictor of potential heart attacks than the mere presence of LDL.

Hitting her stride

November 14, 2019 4 min

In 2013, Tiffany Chenault set out on a mission: run a half marathon in all 50 states before reaching age 50. Her motivation? The loss of her mother.

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