College of Arts and Sciences Stories

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OHIO Announcements

Spring Faculty Learning Community to focus on ‘Helping College Students Write‘

In this Faculty Learning Community, facilitators will guide discussion around common challenges in supporting student writing development and provide concrete strategies for addressing them effectively.

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University Updates

OHIO leaders share answers to community questions from Nov. 4 ‘University Updates’

Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez hosted the second “University Updates” event of the academic year on Monday, Nov. 4.

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OHIO Leaders

Ohio University recognized as state’s top ‘Green School’ by Princeton Review for 2025

OHIO is ranked among the Top 50 Green Schools nationally, showcasing its commitment to sustainability practices, outstanding academic programs and healthy quality of life.

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Research

OHIO researchers study impact of exceptional drought on Southeast Ohio ecosystems

Southeast Ohio is currently in the midst of the most severe drought in the area in recent history. Ohio University Professor Dr. Jared DeForest is working to study the drought and potentially apply the results to other ecosystems.

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Artificial Intelligence

AI’s increasing energy appetite

Generative AI tools use more energy than you might expect. OHIO experts explore the hidden energy costs of AI.

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Global Education

OHIO community invited to International Education Week events

Each year, OHIO celebrates International Education Week in November in order to highlight the University’s excellence in global education through research, teaching and experiential learning.

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Experiential Learning

Exploring ancient ruins and modern classics: A journey to Greece

This classics major is balancing her studies abroad with leadership roles in campus initiatives, demonstrating her dedication to both global experiences and community engagement.

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Faculty Excellence

Faculty Experts Roundup

OHIO faculty celebrate publications, presentations and research achievements.

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Community Engagement

OHIO awarded $2 million to prepare area residents for advanced manufacturing jobs

OHIO received more than $2 million in federal funding to help people move into high-tech production and design positions, which could help to even create more jobs in the region.

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Election 2024

Tariffs: Hot topics of the 2024 election, defined

Both the Republican and Democratic parties have leveraged tariffs in recent years to safeguard American manufacturers against competition from China and other countries. Read on to learn more about what tariffs actually do.

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OHIO Events

Science Café presents Brian Schoen, Tim Anderson on Nov. 6

Ohio University’s Science Café/Café Conversations will present OHIO faculty members Brian Schoen and Tim Anderson discussing “Settling Ohio: First Peoples and Beyond,” on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

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Student Success

Ava Hamilton: Embracing a future in public administration

After her internship at the Appalachian Regional Commission's Office of General Counsel in Washington, D.C., Ava Hamilton decided to pursue a master’s in public administration (MPA) instead.

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OHIO Events

OHIO Distinguished Professor Dr. Sarah Wyatt to speak at Fall Commencement

Ohio University Distinguished Professor Dr. Sarah Wyatt will deliver the keynote address for OHIO’s Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremony on Dec. 14.

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International Programming

Fulbright-Hays grant will take Ohio educators to Ghana

The four-week trip is designed to strengthen existing ties between OHIO and the West African region

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Social Sciences

Bridging social science and national security

Taking advantage of opportunities led Alyssa Manning to a remarkable internship at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, showcasing the career possibilities for social science majors in national security and policy.

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