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Professor Mark Bender and a group of students pose with a Tibetan dance troupe

Award-winning professor advances folklore at Ohio State

By Braden Moles

The study of folklore at Ohio State – ranging from tales of ghosts and goblins to stories of cultural heritage throughout the world – dates back nearly 100 years. In recent decades, developments in…

Animatronic robot

Theater production brings “leading robot” to life

By Braden Moles

The Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts and the College of Engineering recently came together to make magic on stage, combining forces to build a fully functioning animatronic robot that…

Terron Banner

Dr. Terron Banner Appointed New Director of Urban Arts Space

Urban Arts Space is thrilled to announce that Dr. Terron Banner has been appointed as the organization’s new Director, bringing his commitment to community and his expertise in arts administration…

A group photo with students and faculty from Ohio State, the University of Osaka and employees from OTC Daihen

Humanities, engineering students come together for global internship

By Braden Moles

Humanities and engineering students at Ohio State recently completed a week-long internship alongside the University of Osaka and Japanese robotics company OTC Daihen, tackling issues facing the…

Old Man and the Sea production image

Bold new opera reimagines ‘Old Man and the Sea’

Produced by national opera presenter Beth Morrison Projects, the work also has received critical support from the College of Arts and Sciences.

A headshot of Ohio State alum Matthew Hashiguchi

Ohio State graduate wins Peabody Award for documentary “The Only Doctor”

By Braden Moles

"The Only Doctor," a documentary film by Ohio State graduate Matthew Hashiguchi ’07, examines rural healthcare in the United States through the eyes of Dr. Karen Kinsell, the lone physician serving a…

Sullivant Hall, an impressive white stone building with large columns

Ohio State brings dance, community to prison

Assistant Professor of Dance Irvin Gonzalez has been passionate about advocacy for as long as he can remember. “Growing up, I would translate for my parents,” said Gonzalez, whose parents moved to…

Claudia Wier

Wier awarded Fulbright U.S. Scholar award to Croatia

Claudia Wier, associate professor of teaching, Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts, and School of Music, College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded a 2025-2026 Fulbright U.S. Scholar…

Michelle Brandt and Duff Lindsay

Art allies

With grit, foresight and resilience, Columbus gallerists and College of Arts and Sciences alumni Michelle Brandt ’96 and Duff Lindsay ’74 overcame life-threatening crises, rebooted their businesses…