College of Arts and Sciences Stories

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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Success Stories

Supplying the demand for opportunities

From award-winning conference presentations to using big data to solve economic issues, the Department of Economics pushes its students to succeed.

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Space Research

OHIO scientists uncover the dangers of spaceborne bacteria

Researchers are studying how bacteria become more infectious in space, with critical implications for future deep-space missions.

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Baker Peace Conference

2025 Baker Peace Conference to explore postwar Vietnam

Themed "After Saigon's Fall: The Postwar Decade (1975-1985)," the conference will take place February 20-21.

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Faculty Expert

The economics of a disaster: How the LA wildfires may impact the economy

Ohio University Professor and economic expert Roberto Duncan, Ph.D., says damage from the recent fires will likely impact prices, the cost of living, employment, agriculture and the insurance markets of the LA area and state of California.

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Academic Achievement

OHIO announces fall semester 2024 student academic achievement lists

Ohio University is proud to recognize and celebrate the academic achievements of more than 10,900 students who qualified for the President’s, Provost’s or Dean’s Lists, across all of OHIO’s campuses, for fall semester 2024.

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