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In Lake Erie, climate change scrambles zooplankton’s seasonal presence
A new analysis of zooplankton in western Lake Erie shows that their biomass and seasonal behavioral patterns have been drastically altered by human-driven changes in water temperature…
A single class sparked this journalist’s calling
For Ronald G. Shafer ’62, a story assignment about a bubblegummed Little Leaguer kicked off his storied career covering notable people and politics.
Ohio State celebrates Nobel Laureate Pierre Agostini in Columbus
On a breezy spring day, Pierre Agostini, emeritus professor of physics at The Ohio State University and 2023 Nobel Laureate, was welcomed back to Columbus with a crowd of more…
What to expect when total solar eclipse passes through Ohio
On April 8, millions of observers in Ohio will witness a total solar eclipse, a rare celestial event that promises to be an otherworldly experience. Wayne Schlingman, director of the…
These students are making Columbus a warmer place
New American kids and teens are getting one-on-one help and mentoring from members of Community Connectors at Ohio State, including Rahma Anjum, a senior from the Toledo area double majoring in…
What does Shakespeare mean around the world?
Amrita Dhar first encountered the works of William Shakespeare in India, where she was born and raised. From the beginning, she felt an ownership over the works of Shakespeare. Reading his plays…
$2 million Mellon Foundation grant will expand arts outreach and integration
The Ohio State University received a $2 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to support community engagement through the arts. The grant’s intended long-term…
Breathe, don’t vent: Turning down the heat is key to managing anger
Venting about a source of anger might feel good in the moment, but it’s not effective at reducing the rage, new research suggests. Instead, techniques often used to address stress – deep breathing…
To survive, colleges must evolve into ‘knowledge enterprises’ that serve communities
Founded in 1818, Franklin College in New Athens, Ohio, was one of the first colleges in the state. Sadly, it closed just over a century later, in 1919. Why? A failure to adapt, said David J…