College of Arts and Sciences Stories

Recent Ohio University alumnae Cat Gavin, left, and Lara Fogwell, right, design their experiment in a laboratory setting.
Student Success

Recent OHIO grads conduct foundational space farming research with experiment bound for ISS

May 7, 2026 7 min

Three recent Ohio University graduates designed an experiment that will be launched into space and sent to the International Space Station as soon as mid-May. Lara Fogwell and Cat Gavin, along with collaborator Jake Magula, are studying the effects of microgravity on plants, research that may also prove extremely valuable for the future of space farming.
wide shot of Commencement at the Convocation Center as green confetti explodes over the graduating class of 2026
OHIO Commencement

Caps, gowns and confetti: Spring Commencement 2026

May 6, 2026 4 min

Ohio University honored the graduates of the Class of 2026 on May 1 and 2 for all they have accomplished, while also giving them advice as they begin the next steps in their journeys.
A graphic image of a book surrounded by images of a brain, graduation cap, person and paper
OHIO Announcements

OHIO faculty invited to apply to Human-first AI Initiative Faculty Fellows program

May 4, 2026 2 min

Faculty interested in supporting and leading OHIO's Human-First artificial intelligence initiative are invited to apply for the 2026-27 cohort of faculty fellows.
A view of Cutler Hall from College Green
Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's April 2026 Newsmakers

May 1, 2026 4 min

Jeff Russell, Janet Simon, Jim Montgomery and Katrina Hamilton were named newsmakers for April 2026.
Images of Maryam Ahmed, Chao-Yang Lee, Rebecca Dingus, Katie Hartman, Amy Taylor-Bianco, Dwan Robinson and Jay Wilhelm
Faculty Excellence

Registration now open for Faculty as Mentors program

April 30, 2026 2 min

The Faculty as Mentors: Reimagining Learning at OHIO program was developed by faculty for faculty.

Luke Davenport
Student Success

OHIO student receives national attention for cutting-edge research

April 30, 2026 5 min

Luke Davenport, an undergraduate researcher at the Nanoscale and Quantum Phenomena Institute (NQPI) at Ohio University, led the research project.
A group of faculty in academic regalia sit in a row
Faculty achievements

Faculty Experts Roundup

April 29, 2026 10 min

OHIO's faculty filled spring semester with research, publishing, travel and awards.
emergency workers wade through flood waters with sandbags in the foreground
Experiental Learning

Playing for real: OHIO students tackle simulated disasters to build community resilience

April 29, 2026 4 min

The hands-on simulation challenged students from multiple majors to share resources and solve life-or-death problems during an intense, four-hour mock flood scenario.
Ellis Hall is shown in the spring surrounded by flowering trees
Celebrating literature

Finding voice and vision at the Spring Literary Festival

April 28, 2026 3 min

OHIO's 2026 Spring Literary Festival connected students with established authors through readings, conversations and personal interactions that made careers in writing feel more accessible. With firsthand experiences, the event shows how direct engagement with writers shapes students' perspectives on the professional writing world.

Cutler Hall on College Green.
Student Research

Student Enhancement Awards presented to 26 OHIO students

April 28, 2026 4 min

Ohio University has presented Student Enhancement Awards to 26 students from a wide range of majors.
Justin Goodwin on a bike
Urban Geography

Planning a city: Tackling the challenges of growth in central Ohio

April 27, 2026 4 min

From parking to housing, urban planner Justin Goodwin shares how the City of Columbus is enhancing the urban experience for its citizens.

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Darrell Fawley
Forever OHIO

Fawley to share with Online Program graduates how his OHIO education helped his career

April 23, 2026 3 min

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Darrell Fawley earned a Master’s Degree in History and an Executive Master of Public Administration from Ohio University and is currently working toward a doctoral degree.
Several faculty awards are displayed on a table, including awards for Pamela Kaylor, Sarah Wyatt and Adam Rapp
Faculty Excellence

OHIO honors faculty for outstanding teaching, research, commitment to student success

April 22, 2026 9 min

The 2026 Faculty Recognition and Awards Ceremony celebrated the winners of numerous prestigious awards including the Presidential Teacher Award, Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching and University Professor Award.
Jasmine Lastery-Butler
Alumni Leaders

Lastery-Butler promotes career pathways as Voinovich School Advisory Board member

April 21, 2026 6 min

Jasmine Lastery-Butler credits her time spent at Ohio University with setting her on the path to a top job in U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown’s office. She wants to now help current students reach their career goals.
Riya Jacob receives the Rudy Leadership Award at the Leadership Awards Ceremony in the Baker University Center Ballroom
Student Leaders

43rd Annual Leadership Awards continue tradition of spotlighting student initiative

April 21, 2026 2 min

Ohio University honored student leaders and outstanding student organizations during the 43rd Annual Leadership Awards ceremony on April 9, 2026, in the Baker University Center Ballroom. 

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