College of Arts and Sciences Stories

Jessie and Kazy Richmond in front of Maggie's Farm and Aromatics
Alumni Success

OHIO Chillicothe alumni Jessie and Kazy Richmond build business and community

When the COVID-19 pandemic sent workers home, Jessie Richmond turned her kitchen into a small-batch bath bomb and shower steamer production facility. What began as a hobby quickly transformed into a thriving business.

Cassie Beyer
Student Success

Cassie Beyer balances work, school, community theater in pursuit of new career

For many adult learners, returning to college can be daunting, but Cassie Beyer is embracing that challenge. This summer, she began working toward a degree in biological sciences at OHIO Chillicothe.

A view of the 2024 Homecoming parade
Homecoming

Ohio University to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 13-18

Homecoming Week 2025 will kick off on Oct. 13, 2025, with the Homecoming football game against Northern Illinois on Oct. 18.

A photo of Douglas Tallamy
OHIO Events

OHIO to host Douglas W. Tallamy for Darwin Lecture on Oct. 15

Ohio University’s Center for Ecological and Evolutionary Studies (OCEES) will host Douglas W. Tallamy for the OCEES 2025 Darwin Lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 15, in Walter Hall room 135.

The Ohio University Mock Trial Team
Experiential Learning

New season, new faces for Ohio University Mock Trial Team

The Ohio University Mock Trial Team begins its 2025–2026 season with 26 new and returning members preparing for the Scarlet and Gray Invitational at The Ohio State University. The team continues to provide hands-on courtroom experience through the American Mock Trial Association, tackling this season’s fictional murder case with high expectations and strong leadership.

A view of Cutler Hall from College Green
Moving OHIO Forward

OHIO launches Innovation and Efficiency Awards, aims to increase financial flexibility and stability

New program aims to inspire employees across all campuses to embrace a culture of continuous improvement in order to build a stronger, more efficient and more mission-focused University.

Campus beauty Hocking River 2024
Student Success

Ohio University aligns university-wide student success, experience, achievement efforts in the Office of Student Success and Academic Innovation

The Office of Student Success and Academic Innovation unites student-focused initiatives to strengthen retention, enhance academic achievement, and expand curricular innovation across all OHIO colleges and campuses.

Geology is rooted in hands-on exploration. Advance your earth science career with Ohio University's online Master of Science in Geological Sciences through OHIO Online.
OHIO Online

Online geology degrees: How modern technology is shaping geology careers today

From drones to data to discovery, geology is high-tech. OHIO’s online MS in Geological Sciences gives professionals and educators applied training to study Earth in new ways.

Plant Cell Wall Conference
Student Research

Ohio University graduate students present research at Plant Cell Wall Biology Conference

Two Ohio University Ph.D. students recently showcased their research at the 2025 International Conference on Plant Cell Wall Biology, held July 6–10 at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.

An aerial image of Ohio University and Athens, Ohio  in the Fall
Forever OHIO

Ohio University Alumni Association Board of Directors welcomes four new members

The Ohio University Alumni Association (OUAA) is pleased to announce the election of four new members of its Board of Directors.

Cutler Hall overlooks Ohio University's College Green.
Outstanding Advisors

OHIO honors outstanding advisors

Ohio University recently presented Dr. Anne Perez and Shelley Barton with the Chapman Clapp Outstanding Advisor Award for the 2024-25 academic year.

Daniel Torres
Faculty Experts

Emeritus Professor Daniel Torres to hold poetry reading for new book on Oct. 16

Emeritus Professor Daniel Torres will present his new book “In the Empire of the Senses,” at Little Professor Book Center and have a poetry reading on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 6:30 pm.

College Green fall 2025 rankings
Rankings

Ohio University recognized as Ohio’s best value public university for the sixth consecutive year by U.S. News and World Report

Ohio University has once again ranked as the top public university in the state of Ohio for best value, according to U.S. News and World Report.

Fiber and Dye Garden
Sustainability and Art

Students help launch sustainable Fiber and Dye Garden at OHIO

Students are helping launch a sustainable Fiber and Dye Garden, an interdisciplinary project combining art and science to grow plants like flax, hemp and indigo for use in papermaking and ecological research.

Cutler Hall appears through fall colors on College Green.
Faculty Excellence

OHIO faculty invited to PTOP training

Two Ohio University faculty fellows have developed a Canvas course to assist peers in preparing for, conducting and debriefing using the CTLA's Peer Teaching Observation Program (PTOP) model.

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