News Stories by College

Theater Alumni Dale Shields talks from the Bakery Theater stage

School of Theater graduate Dale Shields imparts wisdom on students during Black Alumni Reunion

September 28, 2022 2 min

Ohio University School of Theater Alumnus Dale Shields met with current theater students at a lunchbag event held during OHIO’s Black Alumni Reunion weekend September 15-18. Shields received the 2022 Ebony Bobcat Legend Award in recognition of his long and successful career as a performer, educator and director.

A photo from the "Yellow Dirt" collection

Seattle-based Native American artist creates collection for Kennedy Museum of Art

September 21, 2022 4 min

The exhibit will be open to the public on Sept. 23 through December, and the Kennedy Museum is free to all students, faculty and community members. An opening reception will be held on Sept. 23.

Rhys Carr jumps in the air in foreground as other dancers move in background

Musical theater student Rhys Carr pushes limits during Maine-based dance intensive

September 16, 2022 3 min

The three-weeks with the Bates Dance Festival encouraged Carr to make dance a regular practice in their theatrical life.

Performers on stage at Global Arts Festival 2022

Global Arts Festival and Conference call for papers and participation

September 14, 2022 2 min

A call for papers is now open for the College of Fine Arts' International Conference: “Global Arts in the Digital Age” as part of their 3rd Global Arts Festival, April 13-15, 2023.

Art student Zelda Thayer-Hansen against a dark backdrop

Studio Art student gains breadth of experience with Cleveland-based arts triennial

September 14, 2022 3 min

Zelda Thayer-Hansen (they/them) logged over 170 hours working with FRONT International in Cleveland this summer, assisting internationally recognized contemporary artists.

The Met Opera Live in HD series launches Oct. 22 at the Athena Cinema

September 13, 2022 2 min

The Athena Cinema series continues on select Saturdays, featuring 10 performances transmitted live from the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City.

Arial shot of Ohio University football field with incoming class spelling "OHIO"

OHIO Announcements

OHIO brings in record-setting first year class to Athens Campus

September 8, 2022 5 min

It’s official – OHIO has welcomed the largest first-year class of students in the institution’s 218-year history.

From OHIO’s acting studio to the Tony Awards, alum Chuck Cooper reflects on longtime career

September 6, 2022 8 min

Alumnus Chuck Cooper has accomplished a lot from his days in OHIO's acting studio to being a Tony Award-winning and nominated Broadway actor, noting the role being a Bobcat helped play in his career.

Sam Brandes sits on a step with a red door behind him.

School of Film student, Sam Brandes experiences how the arts impact health

September 1, 2022 4 min

Sam Brandes, a third-year film student in Ohio University College of Fine Arts’ School of Film, learned how his knowledge of filmmaking could help others express themselves.

Ohio University to confer Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree to Gladys Bailin Stern, emerita director and distinguished professor in the School of Dance

August 29, 2022 5 min

Gladys Bailin Stern will be conferred the Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree in recognition of the breadth and depth of her accomplishments in the field of modern dance.

Ohio University to honor Gladys Bailin Stern and Atsuo Iiyoshi with honorary degrees

August 25, 2022 3 min

Ohio University will honor two outstanding individuals with honorary degrees during the 2022-2023 academic year.

Alternatives Exhibition shot from 2017 showing two figures standing in a large gallery space.

School of Art + Design announces call for entries for Alternatives, international juried photography exhibition

August 25, 2022 3 min

"Image as Object: The Tangible in the Intangible” invites artists to submit work to this biennial juried exhibition slated to show in the Ohio University Art Gallery.

Athena Cinema presents ‘From the Hills and Hollers: Appalachian Stories Film Series’

August 24, 2022 5 min

"The Hills and the Hollers: Appalachian Stories Film Series" features depictions of Appalachia on screen with guest speakers starting fall 2022.

OHIO makes regional economic impact

August 11, 2022 2 min

Located in the rolling hills of Appalachian Ohio, Ohio University acknowledges the important role it plays in fueling the local and regional economy.

Experiential Learning

Rhude gains independence and confidence during study abroad in Spain

August 10, 2022 5 min

When Ohio University student Caroline Rhude heard of the opportunity to study abroad in Spain this summer, she jumped at the chance.

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