The College of Arts and Sciences houses compelling artists, inquisitive scholars, brilliant scientists and dynamic spaces. We are excited to share some of this year’s high points as we look forward to another year of innovation and excellence. 

It's a scary time for bats

Bats are often associated with Halloween, but the unique mammals have reasons to be afraid, too. We caught up with Bryan Carstens, professor in the Department of Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology, to find out why. Read more about bat behavior

Celebrating Lois Jones’ 50-year legacy in polar research

Last October, the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center hosted the Women in Antarctica Symposium, which honored alumna Lois Jones, who led the first all-women research group to Antarctica. Read more >
 

To-scale solar system now orbiting around CBEC

A cosmic new art installation representing the solar system was recently installed on campus thanks to a generous donation from M. Andrew and Sandra L. Ross. Read more >

ASC Eats: Brassica, Sweet Carrot and Fukuryu Ramen

Three restaurants. Three alumni. Three mouthwatering stories. We highlight how our graduates have impacted Columbus' diverse food scene, and we kicked things off with the popular eatery, Brassica. Read more >

Buckeye Biography: A Q&A with Associate Professor David Staley

As a part of Ohio State's sesquicentennial celebration, the university is offering a free, online course that takes users on a historical journey through the school's storied past. Read more >

7 things to know about the Modern Head sculpture

Modern Head, a new, 31-foot sculpture by renowned artist Roy Lichtenstein, was installed on campus between Smith and McPherson Laboratories. We broke down seven things to know about the impressive new piece. Read more >

TBDBITL, communication alum selected to Thunderbirds squadron

Capt. Kyle Oliver used to play the trumpet as a member of TBDBITL. Now, he'll streak through the skies with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team. Read more > 
 

New images offer closer look at Ohio State’s planned Arts District

A bold, innovative, new space, the Arts District will serve as a new home for the School of Music, the Department of Theatre and the moving-image production major. Read more >
 

A proponent for penguins

Zoology alumna Dee Boersma has dedicated her career to saving penguins and has been following their lives on the Galapagos Islands and along the coastlines of Argentina. Read more >

See the world to know the world

Geography PhD candidate Forrest Schoessow has explored the globe for years. He now conducts cutting-edge tropical glacier research at the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center. Read more >
 

College of Arts and Sciences offers new majors

The College of Arts and Sciences launched six new majors in 2019, all tailored to meet the growing and ever-changing needs of students eager to tackle the world's challenges. Read more >

Journeying to the past

Hasan Jeffries, associate professor of history, took students on a field school to Montpelier, the home and plantation of former U.S. President James Madison, where they explored the history of slavery and racism and its modern manifestations. Read more >