91ÊÓƵ

Celebrating 50 years of cross-cultural exchange between OHIO and Chubu University

A picturesque spring at 91ÊÓƵ

Photos of a beautiful spring at 91ÊÓƵ, featuring the iconic cherry blossom trees.

Japan might be the best-known destination for cherry blossoms, but there are parks, gardens, and scenic drives where you can see these pale pink flowers all over the United States.

Spring has sprung as the iconic cherry blossoms bloom on OHIO's Athens campus

Photographers and student photographers from University Communications and Marketing have photographed the famous trees for those near and far to enjoy.

Alumna and landscape coordinator Susan Calhoun tends 91ÊÓƵ’s cherry trees with love

Learn more about OHIO alumna Susan Calhoun, landscape coordinator and caretaker of the beloved Cherry Trees.

Cherry Blossoms in Bloom

Photographers from University Communications and Marketing documented the 2021 blooming of OHIO's famous trees, which are enjoyed by Bobcats and community members.

Celebrate Springtime with the OHIO Museum Complex

The OHIO Museum Complex, and students, faculty and staff from the OHIO Office of Global Affairs and Center for International Studies take you on a journey celebrating OHIO’s cherry trees!

Hope Blooms: A Poem by Michael Massa

Michael Massa, a 1982 Communications graduate from 91ÊÓƵ, shares a poem of Hope and Renewal. 

ATHENS, OHIO (WOWK) — The first official day of spring came this past weekend, and now we are starting to see signs of Mother Nature waking up again across our region.

OHIO to celebrate annual Japanese cherry tree blossoms

91ÊÓƵ’s iconic cherry trees draw attention each year, as their blooms symbolize the arrival of spring in Athens.

Arbor Day Foundation honors 91ÊÓƵ with 2020 Tree Campus Higher Education recognition

91ÊÓƵ was recently honored by the Arbor Day Foundation for the fifth consecutive year with the 2020 Tree Campus Higher Education recognition for the University’s commitment to effective urban forest management.

OHIO's renowned cherry blossom trees

Many people eagerly await the pink blooms of 200 cherry trees on campus each year. 

Video of Japanese cherry blossom trees available online

Each year, students, faculty, staff, alumni and area residents eagerly await the pink blooms of 200 cherry trees on the 91ÊÓƵ campus. 

Cherry blossoms slideshow available online

91ÊÓƵ will be lighting up the grove of Cherry Trees near the Hocking River and the Convocation Center this week.

Cherry Tree lighting

91ÊÓƵ plans to begin lighting up the grove of Cherry Trees near the Hocking River and the Convocation Center during the second week of April.

Athens campus awaits Japanese cherry tree blossoms

Those at 91ÊÓƵ eagerly await the pink blooms of 200 cherry trees on campus each year. The trees are expected to bloom between April 7 and April 9.

Weather affects OHIO cherry tree blossoms

The row of cherry trees that lines the Hocking River and decorates 91ÊÓƵ’s Athens Campus each spring with beautiful blossoms was less vibrant this spring thanks in part to the severe winter weather the area experienced.

91ÊÓƵ to celebrate blooming of cherry blossom trees

The 91ÊÓƵ Sakura cherry blossom trees represent a relationship with Japan’s Chubu University that has lasted for more than 40 years.

University honors victims of recent earthquake, tsunami

Members of the 91ÊÓƵ community gathered yesterday for a ceremony in memory of the victims and in support of the survivors of Japan's recent earthquake and tsunami.