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"Oedipus Rex" imagined in pre-Civil War South
Tom Hawkins, associate professor of classics, was looking for a modern interpretation of Sophocles’ “Oedipus Rex” to teach in his Greek mythology class when he stumbled upon “The Darker Face of…
Artists, scientists converge for Humane Technologies Pop-Up Week
A week of inspiring collaboration and fascinating conversation in the service of building better futures is right around the corner.
From March 3-9, the Humane Technologies Pop-Up…
Alumna writes for Black Panther comics
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Yona Harvey (MFA, creative writing, 2001) is breaking ground as one of the first two African American women to write for Marvel Comics, and the…
#BuckeyeLove in the College of Arts and Sciences
Happy Valentine's Day! There are so many ways we experience #BuckeyeLove in the College of Arts and Sciences. Just take a look at our tens of thousands of students, faculty, staff, alumni and…
Oscar-winning animator visits as part of Humane Technologies project
An animator and filmmaker of uncommon empathy and creativity, Chris Landreth visits Ohio State Jan. 17 and 18 as The Advanced Computing Center for the Arts and Design (ACCAD) artist-in-residence…
2017 High Points
In the Arts and Sciences, 2017 was filled with extraordinary accomplishments, leading-edge teaching and research, and impactful philanthropy. Join us in reflecting upon the year’s high…
Journalism, outreach and theatre come together to tell unheard stories of Afghan women
The professional worlds of Lesley Ferris and her daughter, Amie Ferris-Rotman, rarely collide.
Lesley, Distinguished Professor of Arts and Humanities in the Department of Theatre,…
Theatre Project Pairs Acting Students with Military Veterans
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When the Ohio State Department of Theatre embarked on a new program last spring to use active workshops based on Shakespeare’s plays to interact with…
Dance Alumna Featured in New Ohio State PSA
Mimi Lamantia, who earned a BFA in dance in May 2016, is featured in a new public service announcement (PSA) that will air on television during October Buckeye football games, and will be shown on…