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Seven small images from the Sara Gilfert Collection

91�� Libraries unveils the Sara Gilfert Collection

June 11, 2026 2 min

The Sara Gilfert Collection celebrates the life and work of Southeast 91�� papermaker, fiber artist, educator and community arts leader Sara “Sally” Gilfert.

Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's May 2026 Newsmakers

June 4, 2026 2 min

John Sabraw and Natalie Kruse Daniels were named newsmakers for May 2026.

Dedicated Faculty

After making an incredible impact at OHIO, Paschal Yao Younge looks forward to retirement

June 4, 2026 7 min

Few names in the 91�� School of Music loom quite as large as Dr. Paschal Yao Younge.

Under the Elms

91��’s Under the Elms concert series returns for Summer 2026

June 3, 2026 2 min

Community members are invited to enjoy another season of music, tradition and summer gatherings as 91��’s annual Under the Elms Concert Series returns beginning June 11.

The College Green is shown in the spring

OHIO News

91�� shares update on proposed plans to restructure select academic programs in compliance with the Advance 91�� Higher Education Act

June 1, 2026 3 min

These program mergers will ensure compliance with the Advance 91�� Higher Education Act (AOHEA) low degree conferral protocols.

OHIO students, faculty and staff who work with the OSC stand together in front of a chalkboard in an OHIO classroom

OHIO Community

91�� researchers turn to 91�� Supercomputer Center as computing demands grow

May 28, 2026 4 min

OHIO students and researchers are using the 91�� Supercomputer Center to take on complex, data-intensive work—from simulating medical research problems to creating digital art with artificial intelligence.

International arts

Ghana’s culture minister visits OHIO to discuss the fusion of art, culture and innovation

May 27, 2026 4 min

The Honorable Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Ghana’s Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, delivered a keynote speech on the intersections of art, culture and innovation during her visit to OHIO’s Athens campus for the Global Arts Festival International Conference.

Patton Center for Arts Education

Beam signing marks milestone for 91��’s Patton Center for Arts Education

May 14, 2026 4 min

91�� held a beam signing event on April 24 for the new Violet L. Patton Center for Arts Education, highlighting the progress made and honoring the late Violet Patton with a copy of her signature placed on the beam.

Academic Excellence

OHIO announces spring semester 2026 student academic achievement lists

May 14, 2026 2 min

At the end of each semester, 91��’s undergraduate students are evaluated based on their semester GPA and hours to determine placement on the President’s List, Dean’s List or Provost’s List.

Kennedy Museum of Art

Courtney Kessel named interim director of the Kennedy Museum of Art

May 14, 2026 4 min

91�� has named Courtney Kessel interim director of the Kennedy Museum of Art, effective May 1.

OHIO Events

OHIO Music Industry Summit continues to draw students, alumni and professionals

May 12, 2026 4 min

The 91�� Music Industry Summit returned for its eighth consecutive year featuring a diverse group of prominent artists and music industry professionals. The conference drew an eclectic group of attendees from OHIO students and alumni, to seasoned industry professionals, to high school students and everyone in between.

Experiential Learning

Experiential learning grant gives students hands-on experience workshopping a new musical in under 30 hours

May 8, 2026 7 min

OHIO students did what many theater professionals spend years working toward: workshopping a brand-new musical as part of the OU Fringe Festival thanks to a grant from the experiential learning fund.

Experiential Learning

Indigo Girls reunite with the OHIO Symphony Orchestra for a reprise in experiential learning

May 7, 2026 8 min

A once-in-a-lifetime learning opportunity became a twice-in-a-lifetime experience as the Indigo Girls returned to perform with OHIO music students

wide shot of Commencement at the Convocation Center as green confetti explodes over the graduating class of 2026

OHIO Commencement

Caps, gowns and confetti: Spring Commencement 2026

May 6, 2026 4 min

91�� honored the graduates of the Class of 2026 on May 1 and 2 for all they have accomplished, while also giving them advice as they begin the next steps in their journeys.

Retirement

After 42 years, Dan Denhart retires from OHIO’s School of Theater

April 29, 2026 7 min

After more than 40 years of shaping productions, mentoring students and helping build the foundation of the School of Theater, Dan Denhart is retiring and leaving behind a lasting legacy.

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Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts Stories

91���� Libraries unveils the Sara Gilfert Collection