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Physics and astronomy professor receives National Postdoctoral Association 2020 Mentor Award
John Beacom, Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor and Henry L. Cox Professor of Physics and Astronomy, has received the National Postdoctoral Association’s 2020 Garnett-Powers Association, Inc…
Biochemistry major overcomes odds to make Ohio State Marching Band
Christopher Lewis’ journey to The Ohio State University Marching Band saw him overcome the odds. Born 15 weeks premature and diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Lewis has spent his whole life adapting to…
Two astronomy faculty launch programs around the world to uplift STEM professionals
The Department of Astronomy's Sultana Nahar and Anil Pradhan organized Ohio State's partnership with India's Aligarh Muslim University to help train Indian academics in university leadership. The…
2019 High Points
Between tales of world exploration, scholarly breakthroughs, cutting-edge research and investments in our future, this past year was one to remember. The College of Arts and Sciences shares some of…
David Horn appointed associate executive dean of undergraduate education
David Horn, professor in the Department of Comparative Studies, has been appointed as the college’s associate executive dean of undergraduate education, effective January 2020.
Arts and Sciences student named 2020 Rhodes Scholar
Arts and Sciences senior Henry Wu has been named a 2020 Rhodes Scholar, one of the most prestigious awards for college seniors and recent graduates. Wu, a philosophy and political science double…
Romance studies major wants to bring humanity back to medicine
Romance studies major Mackenzie Wright share how her humanities education, education abroad experiences and Appalachian upbringing shaped her inspiration to pursue medicine.
Heritage, legacy drives Newark Earthworks Center director
John Low, an associate professor of comparative studies at Ohio State Newark, was recently named director of the Newark Earthworks Center. The Newark Earthworks were built by the ancient Hopewell…
Outreach group aims to inspire mathematical interest
The Department of Mathematics is spreading the word about recreational math through its outreach program, Buckeye Aha! Math Moments, which uses brainteaser puzzles to spark an interest in math among…