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Q&A faculty spotlight: Elea Proctor

Elea Proctor is an assistant professor in the Department of African American and African Studies at The Ohio State University. Dr. Proctor’s scholarship addresses the intersections of race, gender…

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Hugh Urban appointed chair of the Department of Comparative Studies

By James Grega

Hugh Urban, a College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor in the Department of Comparative Studies, has recently been appointed chair of the department for a four-year term that began…

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Hewitt appointed chair of Department of English

By Braden Moles

Elizabeth Hewitt, a professor in the Department of English, has been appointed chair of the department beginning July 1, 2024.

Hewitt’s areas of expertise include pre-1900 American and…

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Xiu appointed chair of Department of Math

By Braden Moles

Dongbin Xiu, a professor in the Department of Mathematics, has been appointed chair of the department beginning July 1, 2024. He previously served as interim chair.

Xiu’s research interests…

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Q&A faculty spotlight: Fernanda Díaz-Basteris

Dr. Díaz-Basteris is an interdisciplinary scholar in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese and the Center for Ethnic Studies (Latinx Studies). She is also an affiliated faculty member in the…

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Ohio State Professor Angus Fletcher to deliver summer commencement address

Angus Fletcher, a professor in The Ohio State University Department of English, will deliver the university’s summer commencement address. Fletcher is a story scientist, author and screenwriter…

Engaged Scholars: John Beacom, Physics and Astronomy

Engaged Scholars is a series from the Office of Outreach and Engagement, highlighting Ohio State faculty who have made an impact in our communities through their community-engaged research and…

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Sympathy for the villain? Matthew Grizzard explains

In answering alumni questions, the associate professor shares why we like some bad guys and despise others — and what that means about our culture.

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Turro elected to U.S. National Academy of Sciences

By James Grega

Claudia Turro, a professor and chair in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, has been elected to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences. 

The NAS is committed to furthering…