College of Arts and Sciences Stories

Dean Roberta Milliken is shown speaking at a Graduation Recognition Ceremony
Forever OHIO

Ohio University Chillicothe pays tribute to Dean Roberta Milliken’s unwavering commitment to the community as she enters retirement

After a distinguished career in higher education, Dr. Roberta Milliken is stepping down, leaving behind a legacy of remarkable contributions to the University, its students and the surrounding community.

Roxanne Schroeder-Arce
OHIO Announcements

OHIO names Roxanne Schroeder-Arce dean of Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts

Ohio University Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Donald J. Leo has named Roxanne Schroeder-Arce as the dean of the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts, effective July 15.

Kinga Turoczi
Student Success

Ohio University senior lands prestigious internship with National League of Cities

The internship will allow Kinga Turoczi to expand her knowledge beyond political science and explore its connection to business and economic policy, all while preparing for her entry into OHIO’s MBA program.

Sam McCall is shown working with a kiln
Student Success

OHIO students receive awards for research, scholarship, creative work

The Ohio University Student Enhancement Awards program provided 25 students with a total of $145,121 in funding for their original research, scholarship and creative work this spring.

Wide shot of Schoonover Center and the green roof
Student Success Stories

Getting the green light for green roofs

Hear from three Ohio University students who received prestigious fellowships to complete the Green Roof Professional Accreditation program.

Jennifer Egan speaks from a podium
Literature and community

'Loved, loved, loved': The Spring Literature Festival

Featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jennifer Egan, poet Deborah Landau and novelist Madeline ffitch, the 2025 Lit Fest inspired audiences with readings, lectures and "lightbulb moments."

College Green
Rankings

Graduate programs in the College of Arts and Sciences excel in ranks, multiple programs in the College of Health Sciences and Professions named among the top 100 in nation in 2025 U.S. News rankings

Numerous graduate programs in the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Health Sciences and Professions have been named in the top 100 in the nation in the latest U.S. News rankings.

Caitlyn Neill, Chao-Yang Lee, Jennie Klein and Nicole Byrd, Lisa Martin
Faculty Excellence

Spotlight on Learning Conference features expert speakers, Festival of Learning

More than 120 faculty, staff and students gathered to share transformative teaching and learning innovations under the theme “Teaching to Empower This (and the Next) Generation of Thinkers.”

OHIO Student Expo - Creativity and Discovery
Experiential Learning

Reminder: OHIO Student Expo is April 8

The Ohio University community is invited to visit the OHIO Student Expo on Tuesday, April 8 in the Walter Fieldhouse and view the displayed projects showcasing the outstanding work of OHIO students.

Science Café - Ohio University
OHIO Events

April 9 Science Café to feature Vice President for Research and Creative Activity Eric Muth

Vice President for Research and Creative Activity and Professor of Psychology Eric R. Muth, Ph.D., will discuss “Planes, Trains and Automobiles: The Motion Sickness Side of Travel.”

Artifact War - A Mystery Box Film = Relics Under Fire
OHIO Events

OHIO community invited to documentary screening, panel discussion April 7

Ohio University’s Sociology and Anthropology Department will host a screening of a new documentary by Dr. Amr Al-Azm, along with a panel discussion about the film on April 7.

An OHIO student is shown with her mother at the Pop Up Market in Alden Library during Moms Weekend 2024.
Family Weekends

Moms Weekend to feature arts activities, special events, International Street Fair

Ohio University will celebrate Moms Weekend April 4-6 with a wide variety of events for Bobcats and their family members.

An instructor leans over a table to speak to two seated students
Summer Experiences

High school students invited to apply for alumni-supported Summer Law & Trial Institute

High school students are invited to apply for the highly-competitive Summer Law and Trial Institute offered this summer at Ohio University's Athens campus. The program is free.

Two buildings with a street between them against a cloudy sky.
Urban Planning

An up-close look at gentrification and affordable housing

Students traveled to the historic Franklinton neighborhood in Columbus to see the effects of urban development firsthand. Led by OHIO alumni, the field trip connected classroom lessons to real-world experiences.

The Contemporary History Institute and The George Washington Forum Present "I Too Was There: Gifford B. Doxsee, Kurt Vonnegut Jr., and Their Shared Experiences at Dresden's Slaughterhouse-Five," Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 5:30 p.m., Alden Library 319
Expert Speakers

April 8 event to focus on shared experiences of acclaimed author Vonnegut and former OHIO professor in World War II

The Menard Family George Washington Forum and the Contemporary History Institute will host Dr. Kevin C. Ruffner and Ohio University alumna Isabel Huber Planton for the Tuesday, April 8 presentation.

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