Honors Tutorial College Stories

Alejandro Orta, seated at the piano looking off to the side while sheets of music float behind him
The Arts

The keys to success: A pianist's journey from Venezuela to Athens

Senior Alejandro Orta reflects on the community, creativity and opportunity he has found during his time at OHIO.

Marshall McPeek
Alumni

Columbus TV Meteorologist says WOUB was his “life” at Ohio University

ABC6 Columbus Chief Meteorologist Marshall McPeek remembers his time in Athens fondly, and says he remembers his entire experience at OHIO as being inside the Radio and Television Building at WOUB.

Kinga Turoczi
Student Success

Ohio University senior lands prestigious internship with National League of Cities

The internship will allow Kinga Turoczi to expand her knowledge beyond political science and explore its connection to business and economic policy, all while preparing for her entry into OHIO’s MBA program.

Caitlyn Neill, Chao-Yang Lee, Jennie Klein and Nicole Byrd, Lisa Martin
Faculty Excellence

Spotlight on Learning Conference features expert speakers, Festival of Learning

More than 120 faculty, staff and students gathered to share transformative teaching and learning innovations under the theme “Teaching to Empower This (and the Next) Generation of Thinkers.”

OHIO Student Expo - Creativity and Discovery
Experiential Learning

Reminder: OHIO Student Expo is April 8

The Ohio University community is invited to visit the OHIO Student Expo on Tuesday, April 8 in the Walter Fieldhouse and view the displayed projects showcasing the outstanding work of OHIO students.

OHIO Giving Day 2025 - April 2
Giving Day

OHIO Giving Day is set for April 2: Donate to make a difference

Ohio University’s sixth Giving Day kicks off at midnight on Wednesday, April 2, inviting alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends to celebrate all Ohio University has been and is, by giving to the funds that matter most to you and to current and future Bobcats. Our goal this year is 3,110 donors. Together, we can ensure OHIO’s next era is the best one yet.

The finalists in the OSCARS Impact Competition pose  with giant checks showing their awards
Student Success

OHIO students excel in OSCARS Impact Competition

The competition invites undergraduate students to present a brief, compelling oration on their research/creative work and its significance.

LED walls
New technology

School of Film to introduce cutting-edge LED wall to support student productions

The School of Film will unveil a cutting-edge addition to its Equipment Circulation Center, located in the basement of the Central Classroom Building on 67 W. Union St – a state-of-the-art LED wall.

 A long-exposure image captures circular star trails above telescope domes illuminated in red light on a dark mountain. A golden glow on the horizon marks distant city lights.
Research

The universe might be changing: New DESI data shows dark energy may evolve over time

The fate of the universe hinges on the balance between matter and dark energy: the fundamental ingredient that drives its accelerating expansion.

A view of the 2024 Homecoming parade
Homecoming

Ohio University to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 13-18

Homecoming Week 2025 will kick off on Oct. 13, 2025, with the Homecoming football game against Northern Illinois on Oct. 18.

A headshot of a man with a beard and glasses smiling.
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.

Frazier and Colagiovanni
Student Success

Audio student Kat Frazier finalist for Cinema Audio Society Student Recognition Award

Each year, the Cinema Audio Society nominates five students for the Student Recognition Award - one of these finalists is OHIO senior Kat Frazier.

Astronaut in space
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.

Living Learning Center
Research events

Call for submissions: Multidisciplinary Honors Conference

The second annual conference is scheduled for March 24-25 and is open for student proposal submissions until February 25.

Fall beauty
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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