‘King Coal’ to visit Athens on Feb. 8 for Athena Cinema’s ‘From the Hills and Hollers: Appalachian Stories’ film series

February 7, 2024 The Athena Cinema will offer a screening of the critically acclaimed documentary “King Coal,” the latest film from Academy Award-nominated director Elaine McMillion Sheldon on Thursday, Feb. 8.

Ohio University’s School of Dance to premiere six new works at the Winter Dance Concert

February 7, 2024 Ohio University’s School of Dance will present their annual Winter Dance Concert on Feb. 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.

OHIO Distinguished Professor of Playwriting Charles Smith’s “Free Man of Color” to be produced at Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium on Feb. 10

February 6, 2024 Taking place in the building that inspired the story, “Free Man of Color” will return to OHIO on Feb. 10, at 3 p.m. for a reading 20 years after the play’s initial development and performance.

Celebrate Black History Month with WOUB, Ohio University, community partners for screening of 'GOSPEL' plus musical performances

January 29, 2024 The “GOSPEL,” docuseries explores the rich history of Black spirituality through sermon and song, from executive producer, host, and writer Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

University Libraries’ 2024 endowment fund applications now open

January 26, 2024 Ohio University Libraries is accepting applicants for the 2024 endowment funds.

OHIO research project selected for International Space Station

January 18, 2024 A research project designed by a group of Ohio University students will soon be traveling to the International Space Station (ISS).

OHIO graduate students invited to register for the Three Minute Thesis® competition

January 18, 2024 Interested students are encouraged to apply early when registration opens online on Friday, Jan. 19, at 8 a.m. Participation will be capped at 32 entrants.

OHIO undergraduate students invited to register for the OSCARS Impact Competition

January 18, 2024 Interested students are encouraged to apply early; registration for the competition opens Monday, Jan. 24, at 9 a.m. and will be capped at 32 entrants.

Five faculty members awarded nearly $65,000 for research and creative endeavors

January 17, 2024 Five Ohio University faculty members were awarded close to $65,000 in funding for the 2023-24 for the 2023-24 OURC/Baker Fund fall cycle. Proposals for the spring cycle are due by Thursday, Feb. 8.

Directing graduate student Molly Donahue brings interactive theater to Athens in original play “ShiningGirls”

December 22, 2023 “ShiningGirls” is neither an average play, nor podcast event. Unlike a traditional play, audiences are not confined to a seat but rather are invited to explore the theatrical space with the actors.

Tristen Luken Spotlight

December 22, 2023 Tristen Luken is a first year graduate student in the Arts Administration program. She completed a thesis project based on her family history with Athens and OHIO. 

The Athena Cinema to host the annual Holiday Film Series and Canned Food Drive at The Ridges

November 28, 2023 The Athena Cinema’s eleventh annual Holiday Film Series and Canned Food Drive will bring Christmas Classics to the big screen, only this year in a new setting.

Building toward a better quality of life

November 14, 2023 The study of interior architecture consists of many different facets, all of which are exemplified in Ohio University’s fifth-year Interior Architecture student, Bailey Buell.

OHIO artists return to their roots for Tantrum Theater’s production of “Twelfth Night”

November 14, 2023 Tantrum Theater opened Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night,” bringing in professionals to mentor and work alongside School of Theater students, including two guest artists whose ties to OHIO remain deep.

OHIO’s Tantrum Theater to present Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”

November 8, 2023 Ohio University’s Tantrum Theater will present William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night,” in Ohio University’s Forum Theater in the RTV Building, from Nov 9-11 and 15-18 at 8 p.m.