College of Arts and Sciences Stories

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OHIO Events

CAPE Spring Lecture

March 18, 2026 4 min

'Lessons from Aristotle on Living Well' with Nancy Sherman (Distinguished University Professor and Professor of Philosophy, Georgetown University)
Project Hail Mary
Athena Cinema

The Athena Cinema to participate in national evening of Science on Screen

March 18, 2026 3 min

The Athena Cinema will present “Project Hail Mary” on March 24, at 7:30 p.m., beginning with a special talk by plant molecular biologist Dr. Sarah Wyatt.
Baker Center AAPI
OHIO Events

Lazaroff Memorial Lecture to feature Dr. Joanna Sliwa on March 24

March 17, 2026 1 min

The History Department will host the annual Lazaroff Memorial Lecture in Jewish history on Tuesday, March 24 at 7 p.m. in Baker University Center 240/242. This event is free and open to the public.
OHIO students have class outside at the Scripps Hall Amphitheater on a spring day
Annual festival

Spring Literary Festival celebrates 40 years with award-winning authors

March 16, 2026 3 min

The festival will take place March 25–26, bringing authors George Bilgere, Hala Alyan, and Jeff VanderMeer to OHIO. Through lectures, readings and conversations, the festival offers students and community members the opportunity to engage directly with these writers.
High school students interested in exploring the legal field at the program hosted by Ohio University’s Center for Law, Justice & Culture
Summer Law & Trial Institute

High school students invited to apply for alumni-supported Summer Law & Trial Institute

March 12, 2026 4 min

High school students interested in exploring the legal field are invited to apply for the Summer Law & Trial Institute (SLTI), a free, alumni-supported program hosted by Ohio University’s Center for Law, Justice & Culture. The competitive two‑week institute will take place June 28–July 10, 2026, combining virtual instruction with an immersive, on‑campus residency.

College Green
OHIO Awards

OHIO Learning Communities honors instructors, leaders, advocates

March 5, 2026 2 min

Ohio University Learning Communites Programs celebrated their Fall 2025 instructors, Learning Community leaders and advocates at the annual Learning Community Programs Awards.

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Faculty Expert

Esteemed researcher Dipayan Datta joins NQPI, Ohio University Chemistry and Biochemistry departments

March 4, 2026 2 min

Dr. Dipayan Datta joins Ohio University's NQPI to advance computational chemistry research and mentor students.
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Faculty Expert

DOE Science Highlights Professor Saw Wai Hla’s Atomic-Scale Breakthrough

March 4, 2026 4 min

Professor Saw Wai Hla's groundbreaking atomic-scale imaging research, recognized by the DOE and prestigious awards, advances understanding and manipulation of rare earth elements critical to modern technology.
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Career Opportunities

Ohio University advances semiconductor workforce training through equipment donated by Intel

March 3, 2026 2 min

Ohio University has strengthened its efforts to prepare students for careers in Ohio's growing semiconductor and advanced manufacturing sectors with the addition of equipment donated Intel Corporation.
Cutler Hall is surrounded by colorful trees on the College Green on a day in fall
Alumni Leaders

College of Arts and Sciences graduates reflect on finding their way home to OHIO

March 2, 2026 5 min

Alumni Jasmine Butler, Michael Moehring and Michael Wells share how their Arts and Sciences education at OHIO paved the way to a bright future—and how they stay connected to their Bobcat community.
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OHIO Events

Ping Institute to feature presentation by Edmond Chang on March 3

February 27, 2026 1 min

The Charles J. Ping Institute for the Teaching of the Humanities at Ohio University will feature a presentation by Ohio University Associate Professor Edmond Chang on Tuesday, March 3.
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OHIO Events

Call for proposals for Central Region Humanities Center conference

February 26, 2026 3 min

The September conference will celebrate 250 years of the Declaration of Independence. This event is supported in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Sarah Wyatt, Ph.D. in a growth lab in the Environmental and Plant Biology Department at Ohio University.
Faculty Excellence

Ohio University to honor Distinguished Professor Sarah Wyatt on March 18

February 26, 2026 3 min

Ohio University will honor Distinguished Professor Sarah Wyatt on Wednesday, March 18, during the Distinguished Professor Portrait Unveiling and Lecture.
Supplement, Superdrug or Something in Between: A Forensic Look at the Evidence Behind Kraton - Science Cafe - Wednesday, March 4, Baker Center Front Room, 5 p.m. - Free Coffee for First 50 People, Presented by Mengliang Zhang, Ph.D., Associate Professor Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
OHIO Events

Science Café to feature OHIO faculty member Mengliang Zhang on March 4

February 26, 2026 2 min

Associate Professor Mengliang Zhang will discuss “Supplement, Superdrug, or Something in Between? A Forensic Look at the Evidence Behind Kratom,” at the March 4 Science Café.
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Experiential research

OHIO's Archives invite students to get hands-on with history

February 24, 2026 6 min

The Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections is working to break down barriers, inviting all students to experience history through hands-on discovery.
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