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Four OHIO representatives stand in front of the Global Education Fair banner at one of the events

Global Education Fair brings 21 countries to Athens County classrooms

August 13, 2026

At the Global Education Fair, children arrived under the flags of the world, collected a passport and a world map at the check-in table, and then set out to earn a stamp from every country in the room.
Jody Benjamin and Ademide Adelusi-Adeluyi hold their books and stand by a banner that says "Ohio University Press - African Studies"

Ohio University Press receives gift to support global scholarship in African Studies

August 06, 2026

Ohio University Press is pleased to announce a generous gift from Steve Howard, OHIO director emeritus of African Studies, to support the publication of scholarship in African studies.

Abla Dzifa Gomashie

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

May 27, 2026

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.

CIS Calendar of Events

 

Africa@OHIO

The Africa@OHIO Colloquium series consists of events and activities that the African Studies Program, its faculty, staff and students, are involved on and off campus. 

Africa@OHIO Upcoming Colloquia

CIS Thursday Forum

The CIS Thursday Forum is a weekly series focusing on international research, scholarship and creative activity for the OHIO community.

Thursday Forum Upcoming Events

Global Professional Development Series

This series is open to all Center for International Studies students.

Global Professional Development Series 

 

The World Now

The World Now Series is presented by the Center for International Studies.

Upcoming World Now Events 

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The Challenge Mindset and Purposeful Career Planning Thursday, September 3 3:30 PM — 5:00 PM Schoonover Center
School of International Studies Fall Welcome Reception Thursday, September 3 5:00 PM — 7:00 PM Yamada International House
International Conversation Hour Tuesday, September 8 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM Jefferson Hall
International Conversation Hour Tuesday, September 15 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM Jefferson Hall
The Global Impact of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup: A Panel Discussion Thursday, September 17 3:30 PM — 5:00 PM Schoonover Center
International Conversation Hour Tuesday, September 22 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM Jefferson Hall