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College of Arts and Sciences announces 5 new majors
The College of Arts and Sciences at Ohio State has launched five new undergraduate majors, all of which incorporate emerging trends and issues into carefully designed, interdisciplinary academic…
Raising awareness for the linguistic needs of heritage speakers
As the number of heritage language learners at Ohio State grows, so too does the need to identify, understand and share their stories and experiences. This increased interest in developing courses…
Ghost stories, death cafes and the darker side of life
Ohio State alumna Chris Woodyard is the author of the "Haunted Ohio" series, which chronicles ghostly tales from Ohio's 88 counties.
The Ohio Field School: Student research on-site in Scioto County
The Center for Folklore Studies at Ohio State is supporting, documenting and preserving local cultures through its Ohio Field School.
Q&A on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Daniel Rivers, associate professor of history and director of the American Indian Studies program, offers his insight about Native American history in Ohio and the origins of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
History, innovation entwine at renovated Pomerene Hall
Pomerene Hall is a storied and iconic feature of campus, and the building’s history and integrity have been revived with its first major updates in nearly a century.
Humanity and the Humanities: A Day with Frederick Luis Aldama
Frederick Luis Aldama is the co-creator of SÕL-CON, a comics expo intended as both a celebration of current creative minds and as a means to open doors for youth of color to learn how to express…
American Religious Sounds Project awarded $750,000 grant
American Religious Sounds Project was recently awarded a $750,000 grant courtesy of the Henry Luce Foundation. The grant enables the project to continue its goal of studying religious diversity by…
Center for Folklore Studies to launch traveling exhibit: “Placemaking in Scioto County, Ohio”
In collaboration between the Center for Folklore Studies, Shawnee State University and community partners throughout Scioto County, the traveling exhibit, "Placemaking in Scioto County, Ohio" opens…