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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.

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

The Ohio U Percussion club standing together with large taiko drums in front of them.

Student Organizations

In sync: The rhythm behind OU’s percussion club

April 8, 2026 3 min

The 91ԭ�� Percussion Club welcomes students of all backgrounds to join the community and have some fun while exploring music from around the world.

Global Arts Festival

Global Arts Festival returns to 91ԭ��, celebrating 20 years of cultural connection

January 12, 2026 4 min

The sixth 91ԭ�� Global Arts Festival and 14th World Music and Dance Concert will take place March 17–19, 2026, celebrating 20 years of global arts in the OHIO community.

Athens Community Music School

From Provost to pianist: Learning at all ages and levels is embraced at the Athens Community Music School

January 7, 2026 4 min

The Athens Community Music School provides accessible, high-quality music education to hundreds of community members each semester while offering valuable teaching experience to School of Music students. Among its adult learners is OHIO Executive Vice President and Provost Donald Leo, whose piano studies highlight the program’s role in fostering lifelong learning, creativity and meaningful community connections.

A group of faculty in academic regalia sit in a row

Faculty achievements

Faculty Experts Roundup

December 5, 2025 7 min

OHIO faculty have been busy. Fall semester news includes awards, publications, research and performances.

Faculty Retirement

OHIO organist and music faculty Paul Barte to retire this December

December 1, 2025 7 min

Paul T. Barte, who has been a fixture of the music faculty in the School of Music since 1997, teaching organ, music history classes and more, will retire this December.

Performing Arts and Concert Series

Kenny G brings smooth jazz holiday magic to OHIO on Dec. 8

November 25, 2025 4 min

On Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m., the renowned saxophonist Kenny G will bring The Miracles of Holiday and Hits Tour 2025 to the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.

Christopher and Katherine Fisher pose in front of a grand piano

Video

In a Nutshell: Christopher and Katherine Fisher share their passion for teaching piano at OHIO

November 13, 2025 2 min

When Christopher and Katherine Fisher sit down to play, the room listens. In the latest installment of In a Nutshell, we step into Glidden Recital Hall, where the renowned pianists, dedicated educators, and longtime Athens residents share what makes teaching, performing, and living in this creative college town so meaningful.

Opera Theater

Three departments collaborate to bring Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Carousel” to the stage in a new interdisciplinary way

November 10, 2025 5 min

Various schools in the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts are working together to bring Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Carousel" to Memorial Auditorium from Nov. 14-15.

Music Therapy

Experiential learning trip connects music therapy students with Cleveland arts community

November 7, 2025 5 min

In spring 2025, first-year students in OHIO’s Music Therapy program participated in a new experiential learning initiative designed to introduce them to real-world music therapy practice.

OHIO Performing Arts and Concert Series

Renowned Boston Brass to perform with OHIO Wind Symphony on Nov. 17

November 5, 2025 4 min

On Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m., Boston Brass will bring their repertoire to the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium as a part of the OHIO Performing Arts and Concert Series.

Cutler Hall appears through fall colors on College Green.

Faculty Excellence

OHIO faculty invited to PTOP training

September 18, 2025 2 min

Two 91ԭ�� faculty fellows have developed a Canvas course to assist peers in preparing for, conducting and debriefing using the CTLA's Peer Teaching Observation Program (PTOP) model.

The sun rises behind a lush green hill and tree, with the Scripps Hall in the background

Faculty Excellence

OHIO announces awardees for OURC/Baker Fund spring cycle

April 25, 2025 2 min

The OURC/Baker Fund program provides support for research, scholarship and creative activity at 91ԭ��.

Alejandro Orta, seated at the piano looking off to the side while sheets of music float behind him

The Arts

The keys to success: A pianist's journey from Venezuela to Athens

April 15, 2025 4 min

Senior Alejandro Orta reflects on the community, creativity and opportunity he has found during his time at OHIO.

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