College of Arts and Sciences Stories

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.
Ava Wood
Student Leaders

Ohio University student Ava Wood receives statewide Charles J. Ping Student Service Award

April 21, 2026 3 min

This statewide honor recognizes outstanding undergraduate leadership in community service and civic engagement.
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. 

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.
Cary Cooper
Alumni Leaders

Voinovich School Advisory Board service a continuation of Cooper’s OHIO legacy

April 17, 2026 4 min

One of the longest serving members on the Advisory Board for the George V. Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service keeps going to bat for Ohio University, even in retirement.
Students enter campus through the College Gateway.
Advancing OHIO

Ohio University Board of Trustees approves naming of David N. Keck Center for Applied Mathematics

April 17, 2026 3 min

Designed to strengthen Ohio University’s leadership in applied mathematics, the Keck Center will support student success, faculty excellence and innovative research through an integrated framework that includes increased support for undergraduate and graduate students, endowed faculty positions, interdisciplinary collaboration and discretionary funding for emerging initiatives.
Athens Courthouse, downtown area
OHIO Events

OHIO community invited to April 20 lecture on struggle for Black voting rights in 1800s Ohio

April 16, 2026 1 min

All students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to the Central Region Humanities Center Spring Lecture on Monday, April 20.
Wenyang Gao, portrait
Faculty Excellence

Gao reimagines materials chemistry with NSF CAREER Award

April 16, 2026 3 min

Dr. Wenyang Gao, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry at Ohio University, has received a prestigious CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation’s Division of Materials Research.
Spring 2026
Rankings

Several graduate programs named among the top 100 in nation in 2026 U.S. News and World Report rankings

April 14, 2026 5 min

U.S. News and World Report has ranked numerous Ohio University graduate programs within the College of Business and the College of Health Sciences and Professions among the top 100 in the nation.
Jackie Os Brew class 2026
Experiential Learning

Jackie O’s celebrate brews made by OHIO students

April 14, 2026 2 min

Jackie O’s Pub & Brewery is excited to announce the release of 3 new student-crafted brews, created in partnership with seniors from OHIO's course “the Art of Craft Brewing: The Athens Case Study.”
Austin Warehime
Forever OHIO

Alumnus Austin Warehime to deliver keynote address at OHIO Eastern Graduation Recognition Ceremony

April 9, 2026 3 min

Ohio University Eastern will welcome alumnus Austin Warehime as the keynote speaker for its 2026 Graduation Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, April 30.
Brigadier General Mark Arnold
OHIO Events

OHIO community invited to hear from national experts at April 16-17 Baker Peace Conference

April 7, 2026 3 min

Ohio University’s Contemporary History Institute will host the 2026 Baker Peace Conference, themed “The State of American Power,” on April 16–17.
Larry Hayman, Esq.
National Leaders

Larry Hayman receives national Gerald Wilson Award for leadership, service in pre law advising

April 7, 2026 3 min

Larry Hayman, Esq., was recognized for more than a decade of leadership at the regional and national levels, as well as his ongoing commitment to access, mentorship and professional collaboration.
Dr. Beth Quitslund
OHIO Announcements

Dr. Beth Quitslund named vice provost for faculty affairs

April 3, 2026 2 min

Ohio University Executive Vice President and Provost Donald J. Leo has named Dr. Beth Quitslund as OHIO’s vice provost for faculty affairs, effective May 26, 2026.
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