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Shahid Khan making glass

Ohio State influences glass artist Shahid Khan to push boundaries of self

Ohio State is vital to glass artist Shahid Khan's story. Between emigrating from India to Columbus, earning a BFA, starting a business and pursing an MFA, his experience as a Buckeye has inspired him…

Protesters gather at a Black Lives Matter rally in Mansfield in May 2020

Braxton Daniels III reflects on history with Black Lives Matter protest photography

A communication major on the Mansfield campus, Daniels found a way to get involved in the May 2020 Black Lives Matter protests despite describing himself as a homebody. When the opportunity arose to…

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Barnett Center helping arts students forge career paths

As the Barnett Assistant Professor of Arts Management under the Department of Arts Administration, Education and Policy (AAEP), part of Rachel Skaggs' job is to combat that stereotype and make sure…

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Lydia Simon helps Columbus artists reach new heights at Wild Goose Creative

After earning her a BA in arts management and a master’s in Chinese language and culture from Ohio State, Lydia Simon stepped into the role of executive director of Wild Goose Creative, an…

Dana Renga

Dana Renga named divisional dean of arts and humanities

Dana Renga, professor and chair of the Department of French and Italian, was recently named new divisional dean for arts and humanities. Her term begins July 1.

TEDxOhioStateUniversity

Ohio State TEDx event features eight speakers from Arts and Sciences

This year's TEDxOhioStateUniversity event, "Horizons," features experts from every corner of the College of Arts and Sciences — from the arts and humanities to the social and physical sciences.

Arts and Sciences researchers recognized as highest-cited faculty worldwide

Roger Ratcliff, Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Psychology, ranks among the top 1% worldwide in career-long citations across scientific fields, according to research published…

Thomas Worthington High School theater students perform "The Twisted Tales of Poe"

Alums pivot TWHS theater program to virtual performances

When activities nationwide halted due to COVID-19, theatre alumnus Justin Nawman, director of the Thomas Worthington High School theater program, couldn't just extinguish the stage lights and wait…

Matthew Failor poses with one of his sled dogs

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…