College of Arts and Sciences Stories

Marmo and Suharni Soemarmo
OHIO Community

OHIO Linguistics mourns the passing of Marmo and Suharni Soemarmo

The Ohio University Linguistics Department honors the memory of Dr. Marmo Soemarmo and Professor Suharni Soemarmo.

Samantha Fedoush, Victoria Swiler, Nathan Smith, and Michael Lane stand in front of a countdown clock
Space Research

OHIO students see their experiment taken by rocket to International Space Station

The experiment from OHIO's participants in the Student Spaceflight Experiment Program will return to Earth, and then Ohio University, in December.

OHIO Professor Savas Kaya holds a semiconductor.
Appalachian Workforce Development

ASCENT Ecosystem supports, trains next generation of workforce – opens doors in southeast Ohio

Through the Appalachian Semiconductor Education and Technical (ASCENT) Ecosystem, OHIO is cultivating the next generation of skilled technical professionals for Ohio’s emerging semiconductor industry and regional advanced manufacturing.

The colorful hills of fall surround OHIO's Athens campus
OHIO Announcements

OHIO faculty named as Emerging Presidential Research Scholars

This year’s award winners are Associate Professor of History Victoria Lee, Associate Professor of Psychology Brett Peters, and Osteopathic Heritage Foundation Ralph S. Licklider, D.O. Endowed Professor Shouan Zhu.

Graduates of the Center for International Studies gather together for a photo at Commencement
OHIO Events

Ohio University Libraries celebrates 60 years of the Center for International Studies

University Libraries’ newest exhibit, “60 years of International Studies at Ohio University: The Past and Present,” is now open on the fourth floor of Alden Library.

Dr. Mitchell Day
Research

Ohio University receives NIH grant to investigate hearing loss mechanisms

Dr. Mitchell Day is heading a team of OHIO scientists in an NIH-funded study aimed at uncovering the neural mechanisms behind challenges in sound localization in hearing—a crucial ability for navigating daily life.

An image of a student smiling while surrounded by books
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.

Cutler Hall is shown surrounded by colorful leaves during fall in Athens, Ohio
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.

OHIO students walk on the College Green during an ice cream social in the spring
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.

Dysart Woods, old growth forest, Allegheny Plateau, Belmont County, outdoor laboratory, National Natural Landmark
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.

A person sorts coins into a piggy bank next to a glowing lightbulb
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.

flags international
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.

Student poses in front of ancient ruins in Greece
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.

Faculty members dressed in academic regalia sit in an audience
Faculty Excellence

Faculty Experts Roundup

OHIO faculty celebrate publications, presentations and research achievements.

An aerial image Ohio University's Athens campus on a fall day
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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