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Shams Khan named chief development and alumni relations officer for Arts and Sciences
Shams Khan will be the new chief development and alumni relations officer for the Ohio State College of Arts and Sciences, effective March 1.
Art alum Matthew Failor finds home, family as Iditarod musher in Alaska
Since 2013, art alum Matthew Failor has become a veteran sled dog racer with 53 dogs to his name. The Iditarod brought him a wife and now business partner. Far from his hometown of Mansfield, he's…
Kraft establishes 'Lantern' position in honor of late mother-in-law
Nicole Kraft's career path was not without inspiration from her mother-in-law, Carolyn. Kraft, an associate professor of clinical communication, honored Carolyn, who passed away in 2019, by…
2020 High Points
2020 was daunting and challenging, but the College of Arts and Sciences maintained its high level of excellence and innovation. We put together some of this year's high points that showcased how the…
With PhD in hand, postdoc scholar joins the band
“I’m 12 years older than some of them,” said Smiles, 30, who is now in his third different university marching band. “That kind of melts away when we’re really focused on learning our music or our…
Ahead of free conversation, Coyote Peterson reflects on time at Ohio State
Since he started his Brave Wilderness channel back in 2013, Nathaniel “Coyote” Peterson has become one of the world’s most popular YouTubers.
97.1 The Fan's Murray gives back to students
Brad Murray, a strategic communication alumnus, would soak up everything he could from professionals in the sports broadcasting field. Now, as assistant promotions director at 97.1 The Fan, he's able…
Putting 'Education for Citizenship' into action this election
In the weeks leading up to an unprecedented election, Gretchen Ritter, executive dean and vice provost of the College of Arts and Sciences, has a message for the Arts and Sciences community.
Ohio State trustees approve new endowed faculty positions, support funds for Arts and Sciences
The June 2020 trustees meeting recognized significant and historic philanthropic contributions and support across multiple departments and areas. The gifts helped the College of Arts and Sciences…