Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts Stories

OHIO students, faculty and staff who work with the OSC stand together in front of a chalkboard in an OHIO classroom
OHIO Community

Ohio University researchers turn to Ohio Supercomputer Center as computing demands grow

May 28, 2026 4 min

OHIO students and researchers are using the Ohio Supercomputer Center to take on complex, data-intensive work—from simulating medical research problems to creating digital art with artificial intelligence.

Abla Dzifa Gomashie
International arts

Ghana’s culture minister visits OHIO to discuss the fusion of art, culture and innovation

May 27, 2026 4 min

The Honorable Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Ghana’s Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, delivered a keynote speech on the intersections of art, culture and innovation during her visit to OHIO’s Athens campus for the Global Arts Festival International Conference.
CoFA beam signing
Patton Center for Arts Education

Beam signing marks milestone for Ohio University’s Patton Center for Arts Education

May 14, 2026 4 min

Ohio University held a beam signing event on April 24 for the new Violet L. Patton Center for Arts Education, highlighting the progress made and honoring the late Violet Patton with a copy of her signature placed on the beam.

Alumni Gateway
Academic Excellence

OHIO announces spring semester 2026 student academic achievement lists

May 14, 2026 2 min

At the end of each semester, Ohio University’s undergraduate students are evaluated based on their semester GPA and hours to determine placement on the President’s List, Dean’s List or Provost’s List.
Courtney Kessel
Kennedy Museum of Art

Courtney Kessel named interim director of the Kennedy Museum of Art

May 14, 2026 4 min

Ohio University has named Courtney Kessel interim director of the Kennedy Museum of Art, effective May 1.

Ohio University Music Industry Summit 2026
OHIO Events

OHIO Music Industry Summit continues to draw students, alumni and professionals

May 12, 2026 4 min

The Ohio University Music Industry Summit returned for its eighth consecutive year featuring a diverse group of prominent artists and music industry professionals. The conference drew an eclectic group of attendees from OHIO students and alumni, to seasoned industry professionals, to high school students and everyone in between.
OU Fringe
Experiential Learning

Experiential learning grant gives students hands-on experience workshopping a new musical in under 30 hours

May 8, 2026 7 min

OHIO students did what many theater professionals spend years working toward: workshopping a brand-new musical as part of the OU Fringe Festival thanks to a grant from the experiential learning fund.

Indigo Girls 2026
Experiential Learning

Indigo Girls reunite with the OHIO Symphony Orchestra for a reprise in experiential learning

May 7, 2026 8 min

A once-in-a-lifetime learning opportunity became a twice-in-a-lifetime experience as the Indigo Girls returned to perform with OHIO music students
wide shot of Commencement at the Convocation Center as green confetti explodes over the graduating class of 2026
OHIO Commencement

Caps, gowns and confetti: Spring Commencement 2026

May 6, 2026 4 min

Ohio University honored the graduates of the Class of 2026 on May 1 and 2 for all they have accomplished, while also giving them advice as they begin the next steps in their journeys.
A group of faculty in academic regalia sit in a row
Faculty achievements

Faculty Experts Roundup

April 29, 2026 10 min

OHIO's faculty filled spring semester with research, publishing, travel and awards.
Dan Denhart
Retirement

After 42 years, Dan Denhart retires from OHIO’s School of Theater

April 29, 2026 7 min

After more than 40 years of shaping productions, mentoring students and helping build the foundation of the School of Theater, Dan Denhart is retiring and leaving behind a lasting legacy.
Professor Harvey Ballard and research assistant Collin Thacker examine specimens of newly discovered species of violets during a research expedition. Photo by Ben Wirtz Siegel, BSVC ’02
Research Excellence

Deep Roots, New Growth

April 28, 2026 11 min

Ohio University students and faculty continue to make truly ground-breaking discoveries in their research.
Cutler Hall on College Green.
Student Research

Student Enhancement Awards presented to 26 OHIO students

April 28, 2026 4 min

Ohio University has presented Student Enhancement Awards to 26 students from a wide range of majors.
Students in the Scripps College of Communication gain hands-on experience with audio editing in the School of Media Arts & Studies.
Research Excellence

Opportunity Abounds

April 28, 2026 6 min

Ohio University is among the nation’s select R1 Opportunity Universities and the only university in Ohio to earn both coveted titles.
Several faculty awards are displayed on a table, including awards for Pamela Kaylor, Sarah Wyatt and Adam Rapp
Faculty Excellence

OHIO honors faculty for outstanding teaching, research, commitment to student success

April 22, 2026 9 min

The 2026 Faculty Recognition and Awards Ceremony celebrated the winners of numerous prestigious awards including the Presidential Teacher Award, Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching and University Professor Award.
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