College of Arts and Sciences Stories

Traditional Korean style architecture at Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul, South Korea
Events

"South Korea and the Challenges It Faces": Contemporary History Institute hosts guest speaker

The Contemporary History Institute hosts Dr. Ji Young Choi discussing “South Korea's Achievements and Challenges It Faces: A Historical Perspective” on Thursday, April 3 at 4 p.m. in Baker Center 231.

An airal shot of a cemetery at Andrew Jackson's Hermitage.
Historical Discoveries

Alumnus uncovers enslaved cemetery at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage

Tony Guzzi, AB '93, resolved a centuries-old mystery by uncovering unmarked graves of enslaved individuals at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage.

Chunmin Lo, Ph.D., associate professor of neurophysiology
Research

Ohio University researchers make significant strides in new way to address obesity

A team of researchers have made a groundbreaking development related to a protein that is naturally produced in the body but could potentially be applied to combat weight gain.

Person reading under the blooming cherry trees near the bike path on the Athens campus
Events

Spring Literary Festival 2025 to feature renowned authors, including Jennifer Egan

Ohio University's Spring Literary Festival returns March 19-20, featuring award-winning authors for lectures and readings.

Baker Center at night
OHIO Events

2025 Lazaroff Memorial Lecture in Jewish History set for March 5

The annual lecture, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 7:30 p.m. In addition, a pre-event reception will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Baker University Center Lounge.

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Experiential Learning

A transformative journey: OHIO Eastern student explores culture, learning in Thailand

Ohio University Eastern student Brenden Marcum embarked on a 10-day experiential learning trip to Thailand over winter break.

Erin Ashley
Alumni

Not even two years out of college, Ohio University’s first broadcast meteorology graduate is working in Cincinnati

Former WOUB Lead Weather Forecaster Erin Ashley, the first graduate of OHIO's broadcast meteorology program, graduated in May of 2023, but she’s already back home starting a new job at a TV station

Maureen Weissenrieder, smiling, poses beneath a sign for McCafferty's Bar in Donegal Town
In Memoriam

Honoring OHIO Professor Emerita Maureen Weissenrieder

A professor of Spanish, Weissenrieder was awarded the “Outstanding Teacher Award” for her excellence in teaching and led the study abroad program in Jalapa, Mexico.

A headshot of a man with a beard and glasses smiling.
The Classics

‘It's impossible not to love this job’

OHIO Professor Fred Drogula teaches students to dissect iconic literature and outmaneuver rivals in political role-plays, immersive methods that have earned him a national teaching award.

Chocolate Cake
Faculty Research

Feasting on power: How the tv show “Succession” serves up food for thought on wealth, family and control

David Bell, an associate professor of Linguistics, and Theresa Moran, an associate professor of instruction, have spent over a decade combining their expertise to explore food studies.

Brian Clark Science Cafe March 5
Science Cafe

Science Café to feature Brian Collins on March 5

OHIO's Science Café will present a special Humanities Café with Brian Collins discussing “Am I In Heaven?: Metamodernism and Religion in the World of King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard" on March 5.

A wildfire burns brush and trees near Los Angeles.
Faculty Expert

Wildfire ecology: Examining the environmental destruction of the LA fires

Ohio University Professors and ecology experts Brian McCarthy and Diego Alvarado-Serrano discuss the ecological and environmental implications of the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires.

Headshot of Penelope Ismay
British History

Washington Forum event will explore the history of greed

Guest speaker Dr. Penelope Ismay will discuss the topic of greed at the Menard Family George Washington Forum March 20.

Jimmy Carter shakes hands with a small crowd
History and Insight

Jimmy Carter’s presidency and legacy

In the latest episode of our Ask the Experts podcast, we speak to two faculty members about their experience researching and working with the 39th U.S. president.

A group of students poses for a picture in front of a law school building
Awards and Recognition

Regional tournament success for Mock Trial

The teams ended their season strong, with two students in particular being recognized.

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