College of Arts and Sciences Stories

Mark LeBar
OHIO Events

OHIO community invited to Philosophy Forum Lecture on ‘Justice as a Virtue and its Challenges’ on Oct. 23

All students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to the special presentation by respected author and philosophy professor Mark LeBar on Thursday, Oct. 23.

President Lori Stewart Gonzalez speaks before a large crowd, and underneath international flags and the word OHIO at the SISAL Dinner
International Education

Ohio University launches School of International Studies and Languages with global celebration

The school unites four internationally focused units in the College of Arts and Sciences: the Center for International Studies, the Department of Linguistics, the Department of Modern Languages, and the Ohio Program of Intensive English.

a bearded professor wearing a hat and glasses shows a leaf specimen to a young student wearing a hoodie
Faculty News

New Faculty to Fuel Research

Meet the 12 faculty who joined Ohio University this fall to help inform its research future.

an artist’s rendering of the ancient bird Vegavis, depicted diving for fish among other ancient creatures
Faculty Research

Understanding the Past

New discoveries by OHIO researchers are changing history as we know it.

Left: a man with glasses and business professional attire inspects scientific equipment on a rooftop overlooking Ohio University’s West Green. Right:  a man in casual attire stands partway up a weather tower, addressing a group of elementary school students
Anniversaries

Weathering It All

This student-centered lab has provided local forecasting since 1984.

Jessie and Kazy Richmond in front of Maggie's Farm and Aromatics
Alumni Success

OHIO Chillicothe alumni Jessie and Kazy Richmond build business and community

When the COVID-19 pandemic sent workers home, Jessie Richmond turned her kitchen into a small-batch bath bomb and shower steamer production facility. What began as a hobby quickly transformed into a thriving business.

A view of the 2024 Homecoming parade
Homecoming

Ohio University to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 13-18

Homecoming Week 2025 will kick off on Oct. 13, 2025, with the Homecoming football game against Northern Illinois on Oct. 18.

Cassie Beyer
Student Success

Cassie Beyer balances work, school, community theater in pursuit of new career

For many adult learners, returning to college can be daunting, but Cassie Beyer is embracing that challenge. This summer, she began working toward a degree in biological sciences at OHIO Chillicothe.

A photo of Douglas Tallamy
OHIO Events

OHIO to host Douglas W. Tallamy for Darwin Lecture on Oct. 15

Ohio University’s Center for Ecological and Evolutionary Studies (OCEES) will host Douglas W. Tallamy for the OCEES 2025 Darwin Lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 15, in Walter Hall room 135.

The Ohio University Mock Trial Team
Experiential Learning

New season, new faces for Ohio University Mock Trial Team

The Ohio University Mock Trial Team begins its 2025–2026 season with 26 new and returning members preparing for the Scarlet and Gray Invitational at The Ohio State University. The team continues to provide hands-on courtroom experience through the American Mock Trial Association, tackling this season’s fictional murder case with high expectations and strong leadership.

A view of Cutler Hall from College Green
Moving OHIO Forward

OHIO launches Innovation and Efficiency Awards, aims to increase financial flexibility and stability

New program aims to inspire employees across all campuses to embrace a culture of continuous improvement in order to build a stronger, more efficient and more mission-focused University.

Campus beauty Hocking River 2024
Student Success

Ohio University aligns university-wide student success, experience, achievement efforts in the Office of Student Success and Academic Innovation

The Office of Student Success and Academic Innovation unites student-focused initiatives to strengthen retention, enhance academic achievement, and expand curricular innovation across all OHIO colleges and campuses.

Geology is rooted in hands-on exploration. Advance your earth science career with Ohio University's online Master of Science in Geological Sciences through OHIO Online.
OHIO Online

Online geology degrees: How modern technology is shaping geology careers today

From drones to data to discovery, geology is high-tech. OHIO’s online MS in Geological Sciences gives professionals and educators applied training to study Earth in new ways.

Plant Cell Wall Conference
Student Research

Ohio University graduate students present research at Plant Cell Wall Biology Conference

Two Ohio University Ph.D. students recently showcased their research at the 2025 International Conference on Plant Cell Wall Biology, held July 6–10 at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.

Cutler Hall overlooks Ohio University's College Green.
Outstanding Advisors

OHIO honors outstanding advisors

Ohio University recently presented Dr. Anne Perez and Shelley Barton with the Chapman Clapp Outstanding Advisor Award for the 2024-25 academic year.

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