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New French and Italian chair brings lifelong commitment to languages to Arts and Sciences
Languages have been an integral part of Elena Past’s life, guiding her upbringing, education and eventual career in higher education. Now, as the incoming chair for the Department…
AI and generative design class debuts at Ohio State
When Gaëtan Robillard arrived at The Ohio State University last August, he was excited about the opportunities awaiting him. Ten months later, he is teaching one of the university…
Erase the Space mural unveiled in Whitehall
Fourth-grade students from Bexley’s Cassingham Elementary School and Columbus’ Shady Lane Elementary School met recently at John Bishop Park in Whitehall to celebrate the unveiling of a mural they…
Beth Josephsen '06 forges path, creates opportunities in theatre
Head down to German Village in Columbus from Memorial Day through Labor Day and you’ll find the works of William Shakespeare and Agatha Christie brought to life at a classical yet vibrant…
Costa-Giomi awarded Fulbright U.S. Scholar award to Brazil
Music education professor Eugenia Costa-Giomi has been awarded a 2026-2027 Fulbright U.S. Scholar award to Brazil to research “Growing up musical: The cultural context of infants’…
When Support Meets Opportunity
Sometimes, big change starts with something small. For design student Phillip Biondo '26, it started with showing up to a Zoom call. For alumnus Tom Yurkin '85,…
Ohio State Artist Laureate eager to celebrate American semiquincentennial
America’s 250th birthday is a time to take stock of the past and consider the future, said Charles O. Anderson, The Ohio State University’s newest Artist Laureate.
“It’s an…
Art students flourish through Ohio State externship program
More than 100 undergraduate students at The Ohio State University have worked as “externs” with area arts organizations since 2023, when the university received $2 million from the Mellon…
Charles O. Anderson named 2026–27 Artist Laureate
The Ohio State University has selected Anderson, professor in the Department of Dance, as its 2026–27 Artist Laureate.