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Opus 88 attendees

Four years and nearly 88 counties later, The Ohio State University School of Music’s Opus 88 program will soon reach its finale. But the initiative’s connections and impact will reverberate for…

A professor teaching sign language outside on an early Spring day.

The College of Arts and Sciences is excited to announce the launch of the new undergraduate major in American Sign Language: Applied Communication and Community Studies. The program combines…

A student drys paper on a window
By Braden Moles

Inside a lab space tucked away within Hopkins Hall, students and faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences are finding community among plants, paint and other projects focused on supporting the…

Beth Josephsen performs in Dracula
By Braden Moles

Head down to German Village in Columbus from Memorial Day through Labor Day and you’ll find the works of William Shakespeare and Agatha Christie brought to life at a classical yet vibrant…

Lisa Florman names Charles O. Anderson the fourth Artist Laureate with a gold laurel crown

America’s 250th birthday is a time to take stock of the past and consider the future, said Charles O. Anderson, The Ohio State University’s newest Artist Laureate.

“It’s an…

students pose fashionably for a group photo

More than 100 undergraduate students at The Ohio State University have worked as “externs” with area arts organizations since 2023, when the university received $2 million from the Mellon…

Professor Mark Bender and a group of students pose with a Tibetan dance troupe
By Braden Moles

The study of folklore at Ohio State – ranging from tales of ghosts and goblins to stories of cultural heritage throughout the world – dates back nearly 100 years. In recent decades, developments…

Animatronic robot
By Braden Moles

The Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts and the College of Engineering recently came together to make magic on stage, combining forces to build a fully functioning animatronic robot that…

Terron Banner

Urban Arts Space is thrilled to announce that Dr. Terron Banner has been appointed as the organization’s new Director, bringing his commitment to community and his expertise in arts administration…

A group photo with students and faculty from Ohio State, the University of Osaka and employees from OTC Daihen
By Braden Moles

Humanities and engineering students at Ohio State recently completed a week-long internship alongside the University of Osaka and Japanese robotics company OTC Daihen, tackling issues facing the…

Old Man and the Sea production image

Produced by national opera presenter Beth Morrison Projects, the work also has received critical support from the College of Arts and Sciences.

A headshot of Ohio State alum Matthew Hashiguchi
By Braden Moles

"The Only Doctor," a documentary film by Ohio State graduate Matthew Hashiguchi ’07, examines rural healthcare in the United States through the eyes of Dr. Karen Kinsell, the lone physician…

Sullivant Hall, an impressive white stone building with large columns

Assistant Professor of Dance Irvin Gonzalez has been passionate about advocacy for as long as he can remember.

“Growing up, I would translate for my parents,” said Gonzalez, whose parents…

Claudia Wier

Claudia Wier, associate professor of teaching, Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts, and School of Music, College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded a 2025-2026 Fulbright U.S. Scholar…

Michelle Brandt and Duff Lindsay

With grit, foresight and resilience, Columbus gallerists and College of Arts and Sciences alumni Michelle Brandt ’96 and Duff Lindsay ’74 overcame life-threatening crises, rebooted their…

Kevin McClatchy works with students as part of a movement class

The actor, associate professor and Ohio State’s 2024–25 artist laureate taps his theatrical talents (and Shakespeare’s poetry) to inspire children with autism and veterans.

Ruthie and Yolanda Clemons play drums together

Drumming for Wellness unites Ohio State students and people with Parkinson’s.

Tiffany Bourgeois

Tiffany Bourgeois, assistant professor, Department of Arts Administration, Education and Policy in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded a 2025-2026 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to…

Kate Shannon receives the Artist Laureate crown at the 2025 Faculty Awards Celebration.

When Kate Shannon started her photography coursework as a college student, film was still the primary medium.

“I didn’t pick up my first digital camera until I was done with my…

Terron Banner

Community Connectors is a monthly series highlighting Ohio State staff members who have shown leadership in partnering with our communities to make an impact. Terron Banner is the…

A mother and son pose with the son's published book
By Braden Moles

A local intergenerational workshop series is helping children in central Ohio connect with their history by writing self-published books that tell stories of their unique heritage.

The…

Tyiesha Radford Shorts

History, art, and activism converge in the works of Urban Arts Space’s newest Community Artist-in-Residence, Tyiesha Radford Shorts. The UAS Community Artist-in-Residence program is now in its…

pink flowering trees on the Oval in spring
By Christina Dierkes

Ahmad Al-Jallad, Sofia Chair in Arabic Studies and a professor in the Department of Near Eastern and South Asian Languages and Cultures; Dionne Lee, assistant…

Norah Zuniga Shaw

Professor Norah Zuniga Shaw, Director for Dance and Technology at The Ohio State University’s Advanced Computing Center for the Arts and Design (ACCAD) and Department of Dance, is partnering with…

Kate Shannon

The Ohio State University has selected Kate Shannon, associate professor in the Department of Art at Ohio State Mansfield, as its 2025-2026 Artist Laureate. Shannon will begin a one-year…

Under Ohio Stars by Kate Durham

Merijn van der Heijden has been the director of Urban Arts Space at The Ohio State University since 2018. The annual Department of Art Auxiliary Faculty and Staff Exhibition long predates her, she…

Ohio State student artist Kasmira Snyder in her studio
By Braden Moles

Ohio State senior Kasmira Snyder is using her art to spark conversations around the issues women face in society.

Snyder, a self-described representational oil painter, uses…

Students in the Department of Design work on a project
By Braden Moles

When Ohio State students decide to pursue industrial design within the Department of Design, they can rest assured knowing they are learning from the industry standard.

Three professors in…

Symphony Orchestra image

The Ohio State University School of Music hosted the World Music Showcase for students from global musical cultures to display their semesters' work.

Violin

When The Ohio State University’s Community Music School (CMS) opened in May of this year, 15 students enrolled in private lessons for piano, voice and percussion. Half a year later, that number…

pink flowering trees on the Oval in spring
By Christina Dierkes

Abby Zbikowski, associate professor in the Department of Dance; Gina Osterloh, photographer and associate professor in the Department of Art, and Ryan…

McClatchy receives golden laurels from Nyama McCarthy-Brown

The Ohio State University has selected Kevin McClatchy, associate professor in the Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts, as its 2024-2025 Artist Laureate. He will begin a one-year…

building sign with balloons

The new home to The Ohio State University’s Theatre, Film, and Media Arts program was celebrated over the weekend with a special dedication ceremony.

The new building is a modern home for…

Theatre Film and Media Arts Building, a modern brick building with large windows

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…

Photo of the Whitney Museum of Art
By Shantay Piazza

Buckeyes Give: Top impact stories from 2023-24

Assistant Professor Dionne Lee and Associate Professor Carmen Winant have been selected for the 2024 Whitney Museum of…

Pomerene Hall

If artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve and becomes capable of producing first-rate literature, will the technology eventually replace human writers? Author, journalist and professor…