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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…
Hugh Urban appointed chair of the Department of Comparative Studies
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…
Hewitt appointed chair of Department of English
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…
Xiu appointed chair of Department of Math
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…
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…
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…
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.
Turro elected to U.S. National Academy of Sciences
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…