College of Arts and Sciences Stories

Drabold, Trembly and doctoral students

Can they make graphite from coal? OHIO researchers start by finding new carbon solid

As the world's appetite for carbon-based materials like graphite increases, Ohio University researchers presented evidence this week for a new carbon solid they named "amorphous graphite."

Ganapathy Shanmugam, Ph.D.

Alumnus Ganapathy Shanmugam admonishes scientists against deep-sea groupthink, provides roadmap for researchers

Ohio University alumnus Ganapathy Shanmugam. Ph.D., arrived in Athens in 1970 to study geology.

Darrell Fawley

Honored to serve: Lt. Col. Darrell Fawley bolsters military career with OHIO graduate degrees

After being promoted to lieutenant colonel, military science professor Darrell Fawley looks at his career in the military and Ohio University.

Storm chasers

Meteorology students chase storms in the Central Plains

During the first week of May, 15 Ohio University students traveled to the Central Plains to follow supercell thunderstorms, observing them in real-time and predicting where tornados may form.

Brody Richter

Alumni News | Brody Richter, shaped by OHIO, launches law career in Wisconsin

Alumnus Brody Richter's adventure led him to Wisconsin for law school and then on to a law firm in Madison, where his star would rise quickly, success coming atop hard work.

Diamond Brooks

Diamond Brooks discovers passion for civil rights litigation at OHIO

Diamond Brooks grew up watching political commentators. She graduates from OHIO's Honors Tutorial College in spring 2022 with a resume full of academic credentials and leadership experiences.

President Hugh Sherman congratulates Lawrence Lynn at the annual Inventors dinner.

Engineers, scientists and entrepreneurs recognized for new patents, Konneker Medals

Students, faculty and staff who took steps to move their discoveries to commercialized outcomes for the benefit of society were recognized at Ohio University’s annual Inventors Dinner.

John Carey

Ohio University alumnus John Carey receives award for his dedication to Appalachian Ohio

Ohio University graduate and longtime advocate for Appalachian Ohio John Carey has been awarded the John Whisman “Vision” Award for his work making Appalachian Ohio a better place to live.

Photo of the Ohio University Observatory

OHIO observatory invites public to view total lunar eclipse on May 15

The Ohio University Observatory starts the summer with a special viewing session during the total lunar eclipse on Sunday, May 15, from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Mia Citino

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine appoints Mia Citino as new OHIO student trustee

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed a new student member, Mia Citino, to the Ohio University Board of Trustees.

K. Jean Forney

OHIO researcher looks into little known ‘purging disorder’

Ohio University researcher publishes study on little-known eating disorder known as “purging disorder."

Humanities in the Park art installation

Humanities in the Park debuts by showcasing Southeast Ohio women from past to present

Educators, authors and artists are just a few of the people from Southeast Ohio's past and present who will appear on new Humanities in the Park display panels at Richland Avenue Park.

James Barnes

University community mourns Political Science Professor, Afro-American Studies co-founder James Barnes

The Ohio University community mourns Professor James Franklin Barnes, who passed away at the age of 87 in Albuquerque, N.M., on March 2.

Clippinger spring

Renovation turns ailing Clippinger into ‘modern research and academic facility’

The first phase of a major renovation of Clippinger Laboratories is currently in construction and involves complete renovation of the eastern half of the building. This renovation is part of a three-p

Ellen Gill-Franks

Message from an OHIO senior: Don’t be afraid to say 'yes'

Ohio University senior Ellen Gill-Franks' next academic stop is law school at the University of Cincinnati College of Law next fall.

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