College of Arts and Sciences Stories

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Giving Day

One Day, One OHIO: Celebrate OHIO Giving Day 2026 on April 8 and donate to move OHIO forward

April 1, 2026 3 min

Ohio University’s seventh annual Giving Day will take place April 8, 2026, engaging alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends of the University to take part in giving to causes they feel most passionate about supporting.
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University Community

Ohio University’s two-day Pre Law Day connects students with legal alumni, celebrates launch of new pre-law mentorship program

April 1, 2026 5 min

The Center for Law, Justice & Culture brought together 150 students and 24 alumni for its annual Pre-Law Day, offering valuable industry insight while celebrating the launch of the CLJC Pre-Law Mentorship Program.
Sonya Pfeiffer speaks to an auditorium on Pre-Law Day 2026
University Community

Building a future in the law: Event explores bias through the ‘Staircase’ trial

March 31, 2026 5 min

Pre-Law Day featured Sonya Pfeiffer (BSJ, ’95) and David Rudolf speaking to students and community members about cognitive bias and their experience as defense attorneys.
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Student Experiences

OHIO social work students dive into Costa Rican culture, community service

March 30, 2026 5 min

A group of social work and interdisciplinary students from the Athens and regional campuses participated in a cultural immersion and service-learning experience in Costa Rica during Spring Break 2026.

EIR Robb Roby talking with an interviewer at the front of a lecture hall during his "No Straight Line to Success" Fireside chat
Alumni connections

Expert in Residence program connects OHIO students with leaders

March 25, 2026 3 min

The Expert in Residence (EIR) program is bringing accomplished industry leaders back to campus to engage directly with students, offering one-on-one engagements, professional insight and real-world experience beyond the classroom.

Students hold up an Ohio University sign during a football game.
Homecoming

Ohio University to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 5-10

March 24, 2026 2 min

Homecoming Week 2026 will culminate Oct. 10 with OHIO’s annual Homecoming parade, football game against Central Michigan
OHIO students walk underneath colorful trees in Fall on OHIO's Athens Campus
Alumni Success

OHIO alumni move successfully into environmental careers

March 23, 2026 6 min

Recent graduates with a Master of Science in Environmental Studies degree from OHIO’s George V. Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service are seeing their academic work pay off quickly with jobs in the private sector.
A man in a green shirt sitting down in a chair outside.
Faculty Excellence

How an OHIO Distinguished Professor helps students build this critical skill

March 23, 2026 4 min

From the D.C. punk scene to receiving OHIO's highest faculty honor, Kevin Mattson connects yesterday's political events with the challenges of today.
Alexander (Sasha) Govorov
Faculty excellence

NQPI Faculty Spotlight: Professor Alexander (Sasha) Govorov as a Fulbright Scholar at UTT

March 20, 2026 3 min

Professor Alexander (Sasha) Govorov, Distinguished Professor of Physics at Ohio University and a longstanding member of NQPI, is currently visiting the Université de Technologie de Troyes (UTT), France, as a Fulbright Scholar.
Grace Moore
Student Success

Ohio University Eastern senior advocates for women, communities through social work

March 20, 2026 4 min

Ohio University Eastern senior Grace Moore has built her college experience around advocacy, community engagement and a passion for helping others.
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OHIO Events

CAPE Spring Lecture

March 18, 2026 4 min

'Lessons from Aristotle on Living Well' with Nancy Sherman (Distinguished University Professor and Professor of Philosophy, Georgetown University)
Project Hail Mary
Athena Cinema

The Athena Cinema to participate in national evening of Science on Screen

March 18, 2026 3 min

The Athena Cinema will present “Project Hail Mary” on March 24, at 7:30 p.m., beginning with a special talk by plant molecular biologist Dr. Sarah Wyatt.
Baker Center AAPI
OHIO Events

Lazaroff Memorial Lecture to feature Dr. Joanna Sliwa on March 24

March 17, 2026 1 min

The History Department will host the annual Lazaroff Memorial Lecture in Jewish history on Tuesday, March 24 at 7 p.m. in Baker University Center 240/242. This event is free and open to the public.
OHIO students have class outside at the Scripps Hall Amphitheater on a spring day
Annual festival

Spring Literary Festival celebrates 40 years with award-winning authors

March 16, 2026 3 min

The festival will take place March 25–26, bringing authors George Bilgere, Hala Alyan, and Jeff VanderMeer to OHIO. Through lectures, readings and conversations, the festival offers students and community members the opportunity to engage directly with these writers.
High school students interested in exploring the legal field at the program hosted by Ohio University’s Center for Law, Justice & Culture
Summer Law & Trial Institute

High school students invited to apply for alumni-supported Summer Law & Trial Institute

March 12, 2026 4 min

High school students interested in exploring the legal field are invited to apply for the Summer Law & Trial Institute (SLTI), a free, alumni-supported program hosted by Ohio University’s Center for Law, Justice & Culture. The competitive two‑week institute will take place June 28–July 10, 2026, combining virtual instruction with an immersive, on‑campus residency.

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