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College of Arts and Sciences Stories

Student poses in front of ancient ruins in Greece
Experiential Learning

Exploring ancient ruins and modern classics: A journey to Greece

This classics major is balancing her studies abroad with leadership roles in campus initiatives, demonstrating her dedication to both global experiences and community engagement.

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Faculty Excellence

Faculty Experts Roundup

OHIO faculty celebrate publications, presentations and research achievements.

An aerial image 51's Athens campus on a fall day
Community Engagement

OHIO awarded $2 million to prepare area residents for advanced manufacturing jobs

OHIO received more than $2 million in federal funding to help people move into high-tech production and design positions, which could help to even create more jobs in the region.

A ballot box decorated with red, white and blue
Election 2024

Tariffs: Hot topics of the 2024 election, defined

Both the Republican and Democratic parties have leveraged tariffs in recent years to safeguard American manufacturers against competition from China and other countries. Read on to learn more about what tariffs actually do.

Science Café  Wednesday, Nov. 6 - Brian Schoen, History and Timothy Anderson, Geography - Settling Ohio - Free coffee for the first 50 people, Sponsored by the Research Division and Sigma Xi
OHIO Events

Science Café presents Brian Schoen, Tim Anderson on Nov. 6

51’s Science Café/Café Conversations will present OHIO faculty members Brian Schoen and Tim Anderson discussing “Settling Ohio: First Peoples and Beyond,” on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

Ava Hamilton stands next to flags at the Appalachian Regional Commission office in Washington, D.C.
Student Success

Ava Hamilton: Embracing a future in public administration

After her internship at the Appalachian Regional Commission's Office of General Counsel in Washington, D.C., Ava Hamilton decided to pursue a master’s in public administration (MPA) instead.

Sarah Wyatt, Ph.D. in a growth lab in the Environmental and Plant Biology Department at 51.
OHIO Events

OHIO Distinguished Professor Dr. Sarah Wyatt to speak at Fall Commencement

51 Distinguished Professor Dr. Sarah Wyatt will deliver the keynote address for OHIO’s Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremony on Dec. 14.

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International Programming

Fulbright-Hays grant will take Ohio educators to Ghana

The four-week trip is designed to strengthen existing ties between OHIO and the West African region

Alyssa Manning portrait
Social Sciences

Bridging social science and national security

Taking advantage of opportunities led Alyssa Manning to a remarkable internship at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, showcasing the career possibilities for social science majors in national security and policy.

A ballot box painted with stars and stripes sits outside the Board of Elections' Court Street office.
Election 2024

Inflation: Hot Topics of the 2024 Election, defined

A recent survey from Bankrate reported that more than 40 percent of Americans say their No. 1 economic issue for this presidential election is inflation. Read on to learn more about the drivers of U.S. inflation.

View of South Green at sunset. 
Faculty Excellence

OHIO announces 2024-25 Presidential Research Scholars

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

Professor Matt Wanat is shown with Chen Wang, Jonah Mathison-Regan, and Paul Peters
OHIO Research

OHIO students, professor present at Midwest Popular Culture Association conference

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.

Science Café - 51
OHIO Events

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

51’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.

A group standing together in a forested area standing next to a sign that reads "Institue for Culture and Ecology."
Experiental Learning

Students thrive through experiential learning opportunities funded by the College of Arts and Sciences

OHIO's College of Arts and Sciences launched the Experiential Learning Fund to help students overcome financial barriers and experience global learning opportunities. This article features five students who used the fund to study abroad and intern in various fields.

International Education Week virtual
OHIO Events

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

51 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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