College of Arts and Sciences Stories

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.
Cherry blossoms frame a photo of the Convocation Center
Giving Day

One Day, One OHIO: Celebrate OHIO Giving Day 2026 on April 8 and donate to move OHIO forward

April 1, 2026 3 min

Ohio University’s seventh annual Giving Day will take place April 8, 2026, engaging alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends of the University to take part in giving to causes they feel most passionate about supporting.
A group of students attending a Pre-law day panel
University Community

Ohio University’s two-day Pre Law Day connects students with legal alumni, celebrates launch of new pre-law mentorship program

April 1, 2026 5 min

The Center for Law, Justice & Culture brought together 150 students and 24 alumni for its annual Pre-Law Day, offering valuable industry insight while celebrating the launch of the CLJC Pre-Law Mentorship Program.
Sonya Pfeiffer speaks to an auditorium on Pre-Law Day 2026
University Community

Building a future in the law: Event explores bias through the ‘Staircase’ trial

March 31, 2026 5 min

Pre-Law Day featured Sonya Pfeiffer (BSJ, ’95) and David Rudolf speaking to students and community members about cognitive bias and their experience as defense attorneys.
Individuals dance together while music plays and one person wears a costume
Student Experiences

OHIO social work students dive into Costa Rican culture, community service

March 30, 2026 5 min

A group of social work and interdisciplinary students from the Athens and regional campuses participated in a cultural immersion and service-learning experience in Costa Rica during Spring Break 2026.

EIR Robb Roby talking with an interviewer at the front of a lecture hall during his "No Straight Line to Success" Fireside chat
Alumni connections

Expert in Residence program connects OHIO students with leaders

March 25, 2026 3 min

The Expert in Residence (EIR) program is bringing accomplished industry leaders back to campus to engage directly with students, offering one-on-one engagements, professional insight and real-world experience beyond the classroom.

Students hold up an Ohio University sign during a football game.
Homecoming

Ohio University to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 5-10

March 24, 2026 2 min

Homecoming Week 2026 will culminate Oct. 10 with OHIO’s annual Homecoming parade, football game against Central Michigan
A man in a green shirt sitting down in a chair outside.
Faculty Excellence

How an OHIO Distinguished Professor helps students build this critical skill

March 23, 2026 4 min

From the D.C. punk scene to receiving OHIO's highest faculty honor, Kevin Mattson connects yesterday's political events with the challenges of today.
OHIO students walk underneath colorful trees in Fall on OHIO's Athens Campus
Alumni Success

OHIO alumni move successfully into environmental careers

March 23, 2026 6 min

Recent graduates with a Master of Science in Environmental Studies degree from OHIO’s George V. Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service are seeing their academic work pay off quickly with jobs in the private sector.
Alexander (Sasha) Govorov
Faculty excellence

NQPI Faculty Spotlight: Professor Alexander (Sasha) Govorov as a Fulbright Scholar at UTT

March 20, 2026 3 min

Professor Alexander (Sasha) Govorov, Distinguished Professor of Physics at Ohio University and a longstanding member of NQPI, is currently visiting the Université de Technologie de Troyes (UTT), France, as a Fulbright Scholar.
Grace Moore
Student Success

Ohio University Eastern senior advocates for women, communities through social work

March 20, 2026 4 min

Ohio University Eastern senior Grace Moore has built her college experience around advocacy, community engagement and a passion for helping others.
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.
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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)
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