College of Arts and Sciences Stories

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Faculty achievements

Faculty Experts Roundup

OHIO faculty have been busy. Fall semester news includes awards, publications, research and performances.

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Faculty Experts

What killed the penny: OHIO economist shares his two cents on the retiring of the cent

The penny was one of the first coins made by the U.S. Mint in 1793, but as of November 2025, it is no longer being produced. Ohio University Professor of Economics Roberto Duncan provides some insight into what led to the end of the popular coin.

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Fall Commencement

OHIO Distinguished Professor Dr. Kevin Mattson to speak at Fall Commencement

Ohio University Distinguished Professor Dr. Kevin Mattson will deliver the keynote address at the Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Dec. 13.

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OHIO Research

OHIO students, faculty honored with John J. Kopchick Awards for biomedical research

The John J. Kopchick Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB)/Translational Biomedical Sciences (TBS) Awards support innovative biomedical research across disciplines at Ohio University.

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Alumni Impact

Beyond the classroom: WGSS in action

A recent Women's, Gender and Sexuality (WGSS) panel helped interested students connect with Ohio University alumni and prepare for life after graduation.

AI Literacy - Effective Practice, Ethical Considerations, Subject Knowledge, Rhetorical Awareness - Four Integrative Domains of Critical Thinking
Faculty Experts

A framework for considering AI literacy

AI literacy consists of at least four integrative domains of critical thinking. These are not discrete components that can be taught well independently but often co-exist and co-inform one another.

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Student Success

Fall cohort of Law, Justice & Culture certificate students announced

Thirty-nine undergraduate students have been accepted into the fall cohort of the interdisciplinary Law, Justice & Culture certificate.

Ohio University's communication graduate program students
Graduate Studies

How Ohio University's communication graduate program became a global draw

The M.A. in Communication and Development Studies graduate program at Ohio University has reached a milestone this fall, welcoming its largest and most diverse class since its founding nearly 40 years ago.

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Community Partners

AEP Ohio Foundation renews support for OHIO STEM education in Southeast Ohio

The AEP Ohio Foundation renewed its commitment to promoting science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education with a new award of $50,000 to OHIO's Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service.

Science Cafe - The Strong Force Awakens: A Neutron Star Story - Wednesday, Nov. 12, 5 p.m., Baker Center Front Room, Free Coffee First 50 People
OHIO Events

Science Café to focus on ‘The Strong Force Awakens: A Neutron Star Story’ on Nov. 12

Ohio University Assistant Professor of Physics Christian Drischler will lead the next Science Café presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 12.

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Research Excellence

OHIO faculty named as Presidential Research Scholars

Ohio University has named four faculty members as the 2025-26 Presidential Research Scholars. This year’s award winners are Hee-Jong Seo, Saw Wai Hla, Jim Montgomery and Julie Suhr.

Fall 2025 Beauty
Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's October 2025 Newsmakers

Ohio University recognized Chad Mourning, Berkeley Franz and Jennifer Grant Weinandy as October 2025 Newsmakers.

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Community Support

OHIO’s Cats’ Cupboard Food Pantry remains available to students and employees impacted by pause in SNAP benefits during federal government shutdown

A reminder that OHIO students and employees may visit Cats’ Cupboard food pantry, with locations in Athens and across our regional campuses, for fresh, frozen and shelf-stable food options. Pantry donations are also being accepted.

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Faculty awards

Julie Roche named 2025 Fellow of the American Physical Society

Julie Roche, professor of physics at Ohio University, has been named a 2025 Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS), one of the highest honors in the field of physics.

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Culture

The evolution of 'Spooky Season'

Take a deeper dive into spooky season, and learn more about its origins and evolution, with College of Arts and Sciences Professor Brian Collins in the latest episode of OHIO’s “Ask the Experts” podcast.

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