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Dean Ritter delivers 2021 State of the College Address
Gretchen Ritter, executive dean and vice provost of the College of Arts and Sciences, spoke on key topics and issues in her annual State of the College Address, where she also took part in a Q&A…
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.
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.
Department of History honors Helen Gray Edmonds, emphasizes diversity and Black history
The Department of History's new Helen Gray Edmonds Seminar Room will recognize the first African American woman to earn a history PhD at Ohio State. The department will also hang an original print by…
Nine Arts and Sciences postdocs named 2021 President's Postdoctoral Scholars
Of the 10 scholars named 2021 President's Postdoctoral Scholars, supported by the Office of the President, nine hail from the College of Arts and 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…
New LGBTQ+ studies minor explores non-normative gender and sexuality
The Department of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies has launched a new LGBTQ+ studies minor, which will enable students who want to explore the broad array of how people embody and express gender…
Shams Khan named chief development and alumni relations officer for Arts and Sciences
Shams Khan will be the new chief development and alumni relations officer for the Ohio State College of Arts and Sciences, effective March 1.
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…