College of Arts and Sciences Stories

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Faculty Excellence

OHIO announces 2024-25 Presidential Research Scholars

October 22, 2024

Each year, the Presidential Research Scholars program recognizes faculty excellence in research, scholarship and creative activity.

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OHIO Research

OHIO students, professor present at Midwest Popular Culture Association conference

October 22, 2024

Professor Matt Wanat of the Lancaster campus was joined by graduate students from film and interdisciplinary arts for the annual conference of the Midwest Popular Culture Association in Chicago.

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OHIO Events

Science Café to feature special presentation on vampires on Oct. 29

October 18, 2024

Ohio University’s Science Café will present a special Humanities Café with Professor Fred Drogula discussing “The Undead Café: Vampires as Expressions of Humanity” on Tuesday, Oct. 29.

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STEMstart

From crime scenes to campus connections: STEMstart kickstarts freshman success

October 16, 2024

Incoming science majors dive into STEMstart, a week-long, immersive experience that enhances their academic preparedness with hands-on learning and “a supportive community.”

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OHIO Research

National Science Foundation grant provides funding for collaborative project with FSU, Ursinus College to advance nuclear research

October 16, 2024

The gamma-ray detection technology developed from this proposal will help to provide detailed information crucial for understanding nuclear structure and nuclear astrophysics.

International Education Week virtual
OHIO Events

Register now for Global Research Challenge, nominate faculty or staff for Global Engagement Awards

October 16, 2024

Ohio University students, faculty and staff are invited to take part in several special events during International Education Week (IEW). This year’s IEW will be held Nov. 18-22, 2024.

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Guest Speaker Event

'Should you choose to live forever?' Philosophy Forum to be held November 7

October 16, 2024

The Philosophy Forum will present “The Future of Immortality,” a public lecture by John Martin Fischer, a distinguished professor of philosophy at the University of California, Riverside.

Andreana Madera-Martorell
Alumni Success

Alumni spotlight: Andreana Madera Martorell, Environmental Protection Agency drinking water technical officer

October 15, 2024

Andreana Madera Martorell provides technical aid to states and reviews grant work plans to ensure that underserved and disadvantaged communities have access to safe drinking water.

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Campus Lecture

46th annual Costa Lecture to be held October 17

October 14, 2024

The 46th Annual Endowed Costa Lecture, "Campaigns and Conspiracies: How Conservative Media Changed Presidential Elections," will be held on October 17 at 7 p.m. in the Baker Center Ballroom.

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Travel Abroad

Exploring the law in South Africa

October 10, 2024

OHIO students studied law, legacies of apartheid, and participated in human rights moot court oral arguments in South Africa last summer

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Research

More than 'reviving the past'

October 10, 2024

The African American Research and Services Institute will celebrate its official re-opening November 1.

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Contemporary History Institute

Guest speaker event featuring former NBA player Len Elmore

October 9, 2024

The Contemporary History Institute hosts the 7th annual Elizabeth Evans Baker Endowed Lecture featuring Len Elmore discussing “The Evolution and Revolution of College Sports” on Thursday October 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Baker Center Theater.

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International learning

An International Friendship Forged in OPIE

October 9, 2024

Unlikely friendships are forged across the OHIO campus and one of the most likely places for such friendships to happen is in the classrooms of Gordy Hall.

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OHIO Events

Photographer Ian Adams visits University Libraries for Authors @ Alden

October 8, 2024

Join the Libraries for author and photographer Ian Adams and Tim Anderson, associate professor of geography, at Authors @ Alden on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 5:30 p.m. in the 1951 Lounge.

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Engaging OHIO

OHIO leaders share answers to community questions from Sept. 26 ‘University Updates’

October 6, 2024

University Updates are held throughout the year as part of OHIO’s ongoing efforts to further connections and dialogue throughout the University community.

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