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$17M gift supports Ohio State’s College of Arts and Sciences, largest by an individual in college’s history
The gift will support several Ohio State initiatives, including new music building to be named after alumnus Ratmir Timashev and his family.
Teaching the "hard history" of slavery and racism in America
Hasan Jeffries teaches students of all ages "hard history." Now, through support of fellow educators and the conversations he has with his daughters, he's encouraging a more complicated…
How the arts and humanities are confronting climate change
Climate change isn't just an issue for science. It's a complex problem that requires a bold response from artists, activists, performers and creators. These are some ways they're using narrative and…
Using psychology to encourage long-term COVID-19 compliance
Given the vehement polarization regarding coronavirus guidelines, Richard Petty, Distinguished University Professor, is teaming up with Xiaoyan Deng, associate professor in the Fisher College of…
Three Arts and Sciences faculty named Distinguished University Professors for 2020
Ohio State appoints no more than three Distinguished University Professors annually. All awardees for 2020 were faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences: Janet Box-Steffensmeier, Susan Olesik and…
Aldama creates complex Latinx representation for kids in The Adventures of Chupacabra Charlie
In his debut children's book, The Adventures of Chupacabra Charlie, Distinguished University Professor Frederick Aldama re-defines a popular Latinx mythological monster to fill a gap in…
Declines in public transit demand show essential workers’ reliance on COTA and similar services
An analysis of public transit use across the U.S. reveals where essential workers rely more on public transportation while prompting questions about building sustainable, resilient cities in the…
Four Arts and Sciences faculty named to leadership roles
Arts and Sciences faculty were selected to college leadership roles: Susan Olesik, Dean for Natural and Mathematical Sciences; Christopher Jaroniec, Associate Dean for Research and Creative Inquiry;…
Weinberg's research finds state response had little economic harm
In a new and uncertain era ushered in by the COVID-19 pandemic, economics research, Bruce Weinberg finds, is more crucial than ever. In two new studies, he found that states' social distancing…