News Stories by College

Call for papers for the sixth annual Global Arts International Conference at ��ý

September 9, 2025 3 min

The College of Fine Arts invite creative researchers, teachers and practitioners in the arts to submit proposals as part of the Global Arts International Conference.

Athena Cinema

“From the Hills & Hollers” film series brings OHIO alum Carter Sickels back to Athens for special screening of “The Evening Hour”

September 9, 2025 4 min

“From the Hills & Hollers” film series to screen “The Evening Hour,” a 2020 film based on OHIO alum Carter Sickels’ novel of the same name, on Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. Sickels will speak prior to the film.

Meet the Dean

Meet the new Dean of the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts Roxanne Schroeder-Arce

September 3, 2025 5 min

This summer, the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts welcomed a new leader; artist, educator, playwright and lifelong arts advocate Roxanne Schroeder-Arce.

Community Engagement

Athens Roller Derby bridges OHIO and community through sport and solidarity

August 25, 2025 6 min

At the heart of Athens Ohio Roller Derby is a powerful community of skaters, many of them part of the OHIO community, who bring grit, strategy and school spirit to the track. What starts as a skating clinic often turns into a lifelong connection, both to the sport and to the region.

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Faculty achievements

Faculty Experts Roundup

August 22, 2025 12 min

News from the summer includes travel, awards, published books and international performance.

Athena Cinema

The Athena Cinema announces Fall 2025 programming, including new Hispanic Film Series

August 22, 2025 4 min

The Athena Cinema is proud to announce an exciting lineup of Fall 2025 programming, featuring the return of many beloved showcase series alongside the debut of several innovative new ones.

Faculty Excellence

Faculty perspective: Connecting institute learning to statewide assessment work

August 19, 2025 10 min

Christi Camper Moore, Ph.D., associate professor of dance and graduate chair of Arts Administration in the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts, shared her experience attending the Assessment Institute.

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Warm Welcomes

Becoming Bobcats: BSO welcomes a new class

July 31, 2025 4 min

With help from across the University, Bobcat Student Orientation brought more than 10,000 students and family members to campus this year, delivering an "amazing experience."

Tantrum Theater

A place for creation, Tantrum Theater continues to elevate new work with performance of “Unfamiliar Moon”

July 10, 2025 5 min

Tantrum Theater, ��ý's professional theater company, continues to advance its mission of innovation by developing "Unfamiliar Moon," a new jukebox musical by Steven Strafford-Elkins. Built around the rich catalog of folk-jazz artist Vance Gilbert, the project exemplifies OHIO’s commitment to cultivating original work through deep collaboration among students, alumni, faculty and industry professionals.

Student Success

Wren Denny leaves her mark in the classroom, on streets of Athens

July 2, 2025 9 min

The ��ý student’s street mural on East State Street in Athens will celebrated at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, July 4.

Ceramics

��ý Ceramics Program fires nine kilns in historic event as part of Atmospheric Conference

June 24, 2025 4 min

As part of The Atmospheric Conference, the ��ý School of Art + Design’s Ceramics Program recently accomplished an extraordinary feat: the simultaneous firing of nine atmospheric kilns.

OHIO Announcements

University Libraries welcomes Ex Libris Alma as its new system platform

June 17, 2025 3 min

University Libraries’ new system, Ex Libris Alma, allows for a smoother and more modern platform for the OHIO community.

OHIO Events

Athena Cinema event to honor OHIO’s Carey Snyder on June 16

June 11, 2025 1 min

On Monday, June 16, beginning at 7 p.m., the Athena Cinema will present a special screening of the film adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s classic novel “Mrs. Dalloway.”

The Division of Student Affairs award winners

Supporting Students

Division of Student Affairs recognizes staff in end of year celebration

June 10, 2025 3 min

The event honored the commitment, collaboration and care that staff across the division bring to supporting the student experience at ��ý.

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Experiential Learning

OHIO Online students gain valuable experience through internships, practicums

June 4, 2025 4 min

OHIO Online students have numerous opportunities to gain hands-on experience through practicums and internships, and they receive support and guidance from OHIO faculty and staff.

Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts Stories

Call for papers for the sixth annual Global Arts International Conference at ������ý