College of Arts and Sciences Stories

Nicole Meier tossing her graduation cap in the air.

How embracing opportunities led Nicole Meier to academic and professional accomplishments

June 18, 2024 8 min

Nicole Meier's journey embraced challenges. Pursuing a master's degree in English through OHIO's Online, she excelled in her studies and published research. Her story highlights the value of continuous education.

An aerial image of Ohio University's Athens Campus and the Hocking River

OHIO students participate in affordable housing field trip

May 31, 2024 4 min

This field trip, led by OHIO graduate Kyle May, touched on topics such as housing affordability, equitable development, transit and mobility, and downtown reinvestment.

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Five doctoral students awarded Contemporary History Institute fellowships

May 28, 2024 7 min

Five graduate students are the 2024–25 recipients of the Contemporary History Institute's Klinder Fellowships and the Baker Peace Fellowships.

Stan Yerrick wins Critical Language Scholarship in Arabic, wants to unravel complexities of Middle East and North Africa region

May 28, 2024 3 min

Stan Yerrick, a political science major in the Honors Tutorial College at Ohio University, has been awarded a Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) for Arabic.

OHIO researcher believes immigration could help solve Japan's population crisis - population graphic

OHIO researcher says immigration may be key to solving Japan’s population crisis

May 24, 2024 3 min

Charlie Morgan, Ph.D., a researcher and associate professor of sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences, believes increased immigration could be a solution to Japan's population crisis.

a graphic image depicts two test strips, one that uses gold and the other that doesn't use gold and costs less

Biotesting with much less expensive materials and technologies at OHIO: Replacing colloidal gold

May 24, 2024 3 min

A group of Ohio University researchers have developed a new kind of biotesting kit using novel nanotechnological inexpensive materials.

Aerial view of the Athens campus with the Hocking River on one side and rolling Appalachian hills on the other

OHIO announces spring semester 2024 student academic achievement lists

May 23, 2024 2 min

Ohio University is proud to recognize and celebrate the academic achievements of more than 9,500 students who qualified for the President’s, Provost’s or Dean’s Lists, across all of OHIO’s campuses, for spring semester 2024.

Martha Kline appointed interim dean of OHIO Lancaster

May 22, 2024 2 min

Dr. Lewatis McNeal has announced the appointment of Martha Kline as the interim dean of campus and community relations at Ohio University Lancaster.

Ohio University hosts mostly women-led workshops about different STEM fields.

Summer camp sponsored by College of Health Sciences and Professions hosts hands-on STEM workshop for Appalachian youth

May 21, 2024 4 min

Students in grades fifth through ninth from around the southeastern Ohio and West Virginia area had the opportunity to hear from OHIO experts and explore areas in STEM during the Tech Savvy program.

Settling Ohio: First Peoples and Beyond - Ohio University Press

Ohio University Press Book selected for National Book Festival

May 16, 2024 2 min

“Settling Ohio: First Peoples and Beyond,” features essays exploring the state’s rich history, from indigenous peoples to non-native settlers.

OHIO students, alumni to participate in cultural exchange after being selected for prestigious Fulbright and Critical Language Scholarships

May 16, 2024 4 min

Eight students and alumni have been selected for prestigious awards and fellowships through the Critical Language Scholarship and Fulbright programs.

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Ohio University faculty recognized for awards, achievements

May 13, 2024 6 min

Ohio University honored faculty award winners for the 2023-24 academic year during the Faculty Awards and Recognition Ceremony held May 1 in Walter Hall.

Dr. Sarah Wyatt and John Sabraw named Ohio University’s Distinguished Professors

May 9, 2024 4 min

The Distinguished Professor Award is the highest distinction for OHIO faculty members and was presented to Wyatt and Sabraw in recognition of their outstanding scholarly and creative accomplishments.

Four Ohio University students awarded prestigious 2024 Goldwater Scholarship