News
Music alum Orlay Alonso shares how a liberal arts education shaped his career
When asked what advice he would give to current and future students, School of Music alumnus Orlay Alonso said, “There is no one single path. There are a million possibilities, but it all depends on…
How 5 campus mentors approach sharing their wisdom
It was Zachry Bailey’s first theatre production as a stage manager at Ohio State, and he was ready to quit. For a couple of years before, he’d wavered on pursuing theatre at all, dabbling in…
Dance degrees focus on more than performance
A dance degree means learning how to be an entrepreneur, not just a dancer. That’s a core belief of Charles O. Anderson, chair of the Department of Dance at The Ohio State University. “[When it…
Ohio State launches hip-hop studies program
For Jason Rawls, a Columbus native, teaching at The Ohio State University is an honor. “It’s a huge deal. It means the world,” he said. “I grew up going to Ohio State games so to actually be…
Want to increase resiliency in kids? Teach creativity
Train elementary school students how to be creative and you can help increase their resilience in the face of real-life problems, new research suggests. In a small study, researchers trained third,…
Fullerton appointed as chair of Classics dept.
Mark Fullerton, professor in the Department of Classics and Department of History of Art, has been named as chair of the Department of Classics for a four-year term, effective July 1, 2023. Fullerton…
Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus offers new conducting opportunities, sense of community for Ohio State music students
For undergraduate music students, finding chances to conduct can be difficult. Jared Brayton Bollenbacher, the artistic director of the Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus (CGMC) and 2006 graduate from Ohio…
Q&A faculty spotlight: Karl Whittington
Karl Whittington is a specialist in European medieval art and architecture, particularly issues relating to the history of science, gender and sexuality, materiality and reception. His next book…
Project Narrative professor honored with U.S. Army commendation
An Ohio State professor whose research has been called upon by the likes of Pixar, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and even the National Football League is being commended for his work in the…