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College of Arts and Sciences Stories

Spring blooms on OHIO's College Green
National Recognitions

51 named a 'Professions-Focused' 'Opportunity College' in latest Carnegie Classifications

OHIO is among the fewer than two dozen R1 universities in the country to earn Carnegie’s new “Opportunity College and University” designation and among only 40 large doctoral institutions defined as “professions-focused.”

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International Culture

Global Education Fair connects cultures in Athens

The annual Global Education Fair in Athens united international and local students from multiple academic disciplines to co-create immersive cultural exhibits. Now in its third year, the initiative has expanded to neighboring school districts, amplifying its impact on global education and intercultural understanding beyond its original scope.

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Research and Awards

Faculty Experts Roundup

As the spring semester comes to a close, we celebrate OHIO faculty for achievements in communication, science and the arts.

HTC students Emily Meckler (right) and Tristan Rieman (left)
University Community

Full circle: OHIO’s Science Olympiad revival

Two HTC students brought their Science Olympiad experiences to college, hosting OHIO’s first Science Olympiad Invitational in 30 years.

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Outstanding Administrators

Three OHIO employees named as Outstanding Administrator Award winners

All members of the OHIO community are invited to the event, which will also celebrate administrative staff members who have reached significant service milestones and those who retire in 2025.

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Faculty Excellence

OHIO announces awardees for OURC/Baker Fund spring cycle

The OURC/Baker Fund program provides support for research, scholarship and creative activity at 51.

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Research

Students co-author COVID-19 modeling paper accepted by peer-reviewed journal

51 students contribute to Nature Publishing Group journal using WHO data and classroom-based research.

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Alumni Success

Turning passion into planning

Four OHIO alumni are turning their passion for planning into impactful careers, using their education to drive sustainable, community-centered change across the country.

51 Libraries Presents: Colson Whitehead author of The Underground Railroad and The Nickel Boys - Oct. 22 - 51
OHIO Events

Acclaimed author Colson Whitehead to visit OHIO in October

51 will welcome Pulitzer Prize winning and best-selling author Colson Whitehead to campus during the fall semester.

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Student Success

OHIO student receives Public Service Award for research project

This award is designed to support individuals committed to a career in public service, empowering them to make a positive impact on their communities and the environment through education and practice.

Katherine Jellison
Faculty newsmaker

Katherine Jellison leaves her own imprint on history at OHIO

This leading faculty newsmaker, an expert on presidential spouses, will retire after 32 years in the history department.

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Faculty Excellence

OHIO faculty named as Emerging Presidential Research Scholars

51 has named Assistant Professor of Psychology Jean Forney and Associate Professor of English Edmund Chang as this year's winners of the Emerging Presidential Research Scholar Award.

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Building Bright Futures

Three sisters, one campus: The Gardner sisters’ journey at OHIO Eastern

When Miley Gardner chose to attend 51 Eastern to study Human Biology, she sparked a family tradition that inspired her twin sisters, Gracie and Lanie, to join her on campus.

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Forever OHIO

OHIO to celebrate Spring Commencement on May 2, 3

51 will honor more than 3,600 graduating students during the Spring Commencement Ceremonies on May 2 and 3. The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine will honor its graduates on May 10.

Four history graduate students
History department fellowship winners

51 history Ph.D. candidates named Klinder, Baker Peace fellows

Four history department graduate students are the 2025–26 recipients of the Contemporary History Institute's Klinder Fellowships and the Baker Peace Fellowships.

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