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Students in African American and African Studies in the 1970s | Photo courtesy of The Ohio State University Archives

African American and African Studies Department at 50

Department celebrates 50 years of excellence this fall with events, reunions and more.

Joshua Jay

Q&A with magician and alum Joshua Jay

Every day is magical for 2005 English alumnus Joshua Jay, a globally known magician and instructional magic author who has performed for the likes of Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Jimmy Fallon and…

Modern Head is a special cast fabricated for Ohio State in memory of influential American artist and Ohio State alum Roy Lichtenstein.

7 things to know about the Modern Head sculpture

A new public sculpture on campus between Smith and McPherson Laboratories was designed by the famous artist and Ohio State alumnus Roy Lichtenstein.

Rehearsal of "If a Tree Falls," a 30-minute patchwork play highlighting the opioid crisis in Ohio as seen through the eyes of local high school students.

Alumna's play exploring opioid epidemic performed by local high school students

Theater alumna Abby Noel's play highlighting the opioid crisis in Ohio was performed by local high school actors, thanks to Whetstone Academy of Performing Arts, Columbus City Schools and the Barbara…

Arts District rendering

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

The Ohio State University Board of Trustees saw an updated vision of the Arts District at a meeting of the Master Planning and Facilities Committee on May 30.

Katherine Dunham

Dance research project tracks every day of dancer's 30-year touring career

Katherine Dunham, the legendary dancer, choreographer and anthropologist, toured around the world with her company for nearly 30 years. Associate professor of dance Harmony Bench is using archives to…

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

45th African Literature Association Conference features Arts and Sciences contributions

Arts and Sciences faculty, staff, alumni and students will take part in the 45th annual African Literature Conference, including sponsoring the keynote lecture by internationally acclaimed author…

Tonya Lockyer

Dancer, writer and choreographer Tonya Lockyer discusses livable futures, social engagement

Arts leader, dancer, writer, and choreographer Tonya Lockyer will be in residency with ACCAD and the Department of Dance working with Norah Zuniga Shaw and the Livable Futures team. She discusses her…

photo of Morgan Davis and Konner Barr

Ohio State Marching Band drum majors return for 2019 season

After a competitive afternoon of strutting, back-bending and twirling, the 2018 drum majors for The Ohio State University Marching Band have earned their positions back for the 2019 season.