College of Arts and Sciences Stories

The east side of Gordy Hall, viewed from the new green heart of campus where the old Scott Quad used to be.

Chair’s Message: Linguistics and Gordy Hall open up to the new green heart of campus

The view from the linguistics office is as magnificent as ever, now overlooking the brand new Chemistry Building and the hills beyond.

Erin Binne

OHIO alumna uses classroom knowledge to further zebrafish research

When Erin Binne took an Animal Behavior class taught by Professor Molly Morris, she had no idea some of the lessons she learned would eventually help her keep an entire colony of zebrafish alive.

Frank Graff

Ohio University graduate Frank Graff wins regional Emmy at PBS North Carolina

Frank Graff graduated from Ohio University with a bachelor's degree in journalism in 1982 and a master’s degree in political science in 1983.

The Ohio University sundial

Student Enhancement Awards provide $110,116 in funding to 20 students

The Ohio University Student Enhancement Awards program provided 20 students with a total of $110,116 in funding for their original research, scholarship and creative work this spring.

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Archaeology students have their own blockbuster summer adventure

Field School in Ohio Archaeology students are spending their summer searching for artifacts from Ohio's first peoples—one square meter of earth at a time.

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Professors' new book traces Ohio history from first peoples to first settlers

The official founding of the state of Ohio dates back to 1803, but human habitation in Ohio goes back much further, back to the first peoples who helped shape the state we know today.

Orianna Carter

Making time to learn leads to solid foundation in sciences

A love of biology and teaching has led to Orianna Carter’s over 25-year career in education.

Michael Held and Art Oestrike, top right, take their class behind the scenes to help brew "Honey Sunrise." | Photos by Corey Howell

Jackie O's Ohio Brew Week Keg Tapping Ceremony features a beer started in an OHIO chemistry class

"Honey Sunrise," a beer that started as a chemistry capstone project, was selected by Jackie O's for their official 2023 Brew Week keg tapping event scheduled for July 10 at the Uptown Brewpub.

Archaeologist David Lamp works in a one-meter square part of a dig near Lancaster.

Student David Lamp makes discovery of a lifetime: fluted point from first peoples in Ohio

David Lamp was on his hands and knees, trowel in hand, back at OHIO as a graduate student on June 2, when he made the discovery of a lifetime.

Participants enjoy the 2023 Juneteenth Festival on College Green.

Unity on College Green: OHIO campus and Athens community unite for Juneteenth celebration

The Ohio University and Athens community filled College Green on Saturday to take part in the third annual Juneteenth festivities.

Jim Burger

Jim Burger puts his passion for learning and teaching to work at his alma mater

Jim Burger is proud to teach students in some of the same classrooms where he took classes as an undergraduate at Ohio University Chillicothe over 40 years ago.

Erin Ashley

What’s new? Ohio University Broadcast Meteorology Degree

In May, Erin Ashley was the first to graduate with Ohio University’s new Broadcast Meteorology degree. She is now a meteorologist at WTVG in Toledo.

The Mayall 4-Meter Telescope, home to the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), seen at night at Kitt Peak National Observatory on Monday, May 21, 2018, in Tucson, Arizona. 05/21/18|

DESI early data release holds nearly two million objects; Ohio University physicists contribute to first detection of baryon acoustic oscillations from DESI

“These papers show the great potential of DESI to accomplish its science goals,” said OHIO Physicist Hee-Jong Seo, who co-led one of the first measurement papers.

Science teachers extracting DNA from lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, and strawberries. The teachers are wearing goggles.

Seriously fun chemistry with summer produce: Hines collaborates with Discovery Museum for educators workshop

Dr. Jennifer Hines worked with middle school and high school educators from across the state to mash up lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, and strawberries and extract natural products and DNA.

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A unique LGBTQ housing option helps some OHIO students find safety and community 

OHIO’s Experiential Living Opportunity, or ELO, are unique residential environments centered around a common set of values or ideals, and designed to foster growth and development.

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