College of Arts and Sciences Stories

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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.

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OHIO Events

Acclaimed author Colson Whitehead to visit OHIO in October

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ 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.

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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

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ 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 »¨¼¾´«Ã½ 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

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ 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.

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History department fellowship winners

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ 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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Experiential learning

Homecoming in Thailand: A journey of memory and discovery

Quentin Cole, a fourth-year student who spent eight years in Bali, Indonesia as a child, explores the significance of his recent study abroad experience in Thailand.

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Philosophy

The universe in a dewdrop: Discussing the meaning of life with Professor Emeritus Algis Mickunas

The Lithuanian-born Korean War veteran and philosopher shares his life journey and insights on mastery, truth and education.

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Community Engagement

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ Chillicothe hosts 31st annual AURCO Conference

The conference brought together more than 115 registered attendees from regional campuses across the state for a day of scholarly exchange, collaboration, and innovation.

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Forever OHIO

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ Chillicothe pays tribute to Dean Roberta Milliken’s unwavering commitment to the community as she enters retirement

After a distinguished career in higher education, Dr. Roberta Milliken is stepping down, leaving behind a legacy of remarkable contributions to the University, its students and the surrounding community.

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Alumni Engagement

Meaningful to this day: Alumnus guides students to career success

Career coach Marty Wall, BA ’72, gives political science students a head start on achieving their professional goals.

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OHIO Announcements

OHIO names Roxanne Schroeder-Arce dean of Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Donald J. Leo has named Roxanne Schroeder-Arce as the dean of the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts, effective July 15.

Kinga Turoczi
Student Success

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ senior lands prestigious internship with National League of Cities

The internship will allow Kinga Turoczi to expand her knowledge beyond political science and explore its connection to business and economic policy, all while preparing for her entry into OHIO’s MBA program.

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