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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…
Each spring, the College of Arts and Sciences’ Alumni Awards ceremony recognizes remarkable leaders whose achievements reflect the power of a liberal arts education and the bold momentum driving…
The depth and impact of what we at the College of Arts and Sciences can achieve is made stronger by the immense generosity and intentionality of our friends and partners.
From a small Ohio town to the highest academic office at The Ohio State University, Joan Huber’s journey is a story of intellect, courage, and transformation. She earned a degree in German from…
When accomplished academics support endowed chairs, they bring a unique view of what truly transforms a university. Gifford Weary, PhD, emeritus faculty and former dean of social and behavioral…
Each spring, the College of Arts and Sciences’ Alumni Awards ceremony recognizes a distinguished few of our more than 220,000 living alumni whose accomplishments are tangible evidence of the…
Buckeyes are everywhere across the globe. Learn more about the incredible study abroad, research, and exploration that our students and faculty have engaged in during Time and Change. From the Women…
Thanks to your support, the College of Arts and Sciences has increased experiential learning opportunities and improved critical learning facilities for students and faculty. From a new STEM learning…
World-class faculty conduct research, teach, and push the boundaries of their fields every day at Ohio State. Read six examples of how Arts and Sciences faculty, thanks to philanthropic investments…
In their own words, Arts and Sciences undergraduate and graduate students share what your support means to them. Read on to see how six students’ lives have been forever changed by generous donors.
Dear Friends,
We are deeply thankful for your generous support of the College of Arts and Sciences during Ohio State’s Time and Change Campaign. Your contributions help our college…
The depth and impact of what we at the College of Arts and Sciences can achieve is made stronger by the immense generosity and intentionality of our friends and partners.
The depth and impact of what we at the College of Arts and Sciences can achieve is made stronger by the immense generosity and intentionality of our friends and partners.
Buckeyes Give: Top impact stories from 2023-24
James “JJ” Johnson ’73 has pledged to create the James and Andrew Johnson Family Endowed Scholarship Fund at…
My name is Henry Arthur and I am a fourth-year chemistry major. I toured Ohio State on the recommendation of a few of my favorite high school teachers and I realized this was the…
Wedly Cazy’s energy and enthusiasm for life is contagious. While the talented 2021 graduate graciously acknowledges those who have helped him navigate his educational journey, he…
The depth and impact of what we at the College of Arts and Sciences can achieve is made stronger by the immense generosity and intentionality of our friends and partners.
Meeting fellow students who share her interests, and the excitement associated with a newly awarded Monda Scholarship, helped first-year student Jezreel Otchere adjust to the…
Buckeyes give: top Arts and Sciences stories from 2022-23
November 22, 2022Dear friends,
My name is CJ McGhee and I'm in my final year of studying…
This winter, we lost three of the College of Arts and Sciences’ generous donors and volunteers in quick succession. While this tribute does not encompass all those who have passed this year,…
Brian Joseph, Distinguished University Professor of Linguistics and the Kenneth E. Naylor Professor of South Slavic Languages and Linguistics, recently established the Brian D…
Buckeyes give: top Arts and Sciences stories from 2022-23
Matt Sullivan runs an Ohio State lab that studies viruses in various environments to understand…
Buckeyes give: top Arts and Sciences stories from 2022-23
Art and appreciation of art are key to The Ohio State University experience. Each year on campus, Buckeyes from all…
Buckeyes give: top Arts and Sciences stories from 2022-23
Looking back, it all seems audacious. It was 1954. A bus dropped off a young Black man in the rain in Columbus, a…
Buckeyes give: top Arts and Sciences stories from 2022-23
The Margaret Hall and Robert Randall Rinehart Chair in the School of Communication has a long history, starting…
The College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University has received a $5 million gift from Gifford Weary and the Weary Family Foundation. This gift will launch the Collaborative on the…
The Ohio State University has received an innovative gift of $2 million from Amgen, one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. Funds will support academic priorities and talent…
After a childhood spent adapting to new opportunities, geography and resources, Abraham Badu-Tawiah is making a point to give back to those growing up in similar circumstances.
Pelotonia means a lot to Arts and Sciences staff members Jeremie Smith and Maggie Wetzel.
In 2016, Smith and Wetzel lived in Illinois and were elated to…
Since the Scarlet & Gray Advantage was introduced earlier this year, Arts and Sciences donors have lent their support with gifts matched by the university and lead donors. This generosity has…
In fall 2021, the Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic and the Student Academy of Audiology organized their first Buckeye Funder project to support the Children’s Hearing Aid Fund (CHAF), raising $10,289…
In 2012, Ohio State alumnus Keith Monda ’68, ‘71 established the Monda International Experience Scholarship, a need-based award open to Columbus campus undergraduate students with a declared major in…
Steve Jones ’72 and Diane Jones ’72 have committed an additional $1.05 million to the Steve and Diane Jones Endowed Scholarship Fund over the next several years as well as other resources from their…
The depth and impact of what we at the College of Arts and Sciences can achieve is made stronger by the immense generosity and intentionality of our friends and partners.
The Dr. Harold "Hal" Miller and Betty J. Miller Endowed Professorship in Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry has been created In honor of chemistry alumnus Harold "Hal" Miller.
Schlumberger, the world’s largest oilfield services company, has donated a software package that will further advance the research and educational pursuits of students and faculty in both The Ohio…
Psychology alumnus Joseph Wisne and English alumna Bridgette Mariea are honoring Noel Mayo, professor emeritus in the Department of Design, by funding the Mayo Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program, which…
When political science alumnus Jim Carroll ’73 discovered an opportunity to help students fund internships through the Browning Internship Fund, he saw it as a chance to give back. Created by…
Dylan Penka, a fourth-year sousaphone in The Ohio State Marching Band, is able to maintain his focus on what he loves thanks to the generosity of the TBDBITL Scholarship Fund.
A non-traditional student, Ty Williams decided to pursue his passion for creative writing after being laid off from a 15-year banking career. He credits the Aida Cannarsa Snow Endowment Fund for…
The Eugene Weigel Memorial Scholarship for Music Education is helping fifth-year music education student and TBDBITL member Michael Mayer work toward his dreams of becoming a high school band…
For third-year dance student Meghan Mulcahy, the Stella J. Becker Scholarship Fund symbolizes and validates her dedication to the Department of Dance and epitomizes the generosity of the Ohio State…
Mu-Chien Chen, a doctoral student in the Department of History, studies Chinese Muslims' translation projects during the 20th century. Thanks to the Ruth L. Higgins Memorial Scholarship Fund, Chen…
For Evan Baugh, a fourth-year undergraduate student studying systems and behavioral neurosciences, the Kline Family Scholarship affirmed his decision to come to Ohio State and is helping him realize…
Thanks to the John D. and Marguerite M. Sullivan Scholarship, senior biology major Katie McGreal, represents the College of Arts and Sciences on this year's Homecoming Court, is able to focus her…
The All-Sky Automated Survey for Supernovae (ASAS-SN), an Ohio State-led automated telescope network that observes the entire sky every night, received a combined $3 million in funding from the…
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) promotes diversity across the university. This anonymous gift provides direct support to retain students in the College of Arts and Sciences who…
Nicole Kraft's career path was not without inspiration from her mother-in-law, Carolyn. Kraft, an associate professor of clinical communication, honored Carolyn, who passed away in 2019, by…
The June 2020 trustees meeting recognized significant and historic philanthropic contributions and support across multiple departments and areas. The gifts helped the College of Arts and Sciences…
The gift will support several Ohio State initiatives, including new music building to be named after alumnus Ratmir Timashev and his family.
Kristen Phipps, a Master of Fine Arts student in painting and drawing, always knew she was an artist. Now, she's making her mark at Ohio State.
Kyle DeBry is a self-professed “tinkerer” — a trait that drives his passion for his engineering physics major. He's had the opportunity to explore the field, researching quantum key distribution and…
Between tales of world exploration, scholarly breakthroughs, cutting-edge research and investments in our future, this past year was one to remember. The College of Arts and Sciences shares some of…
A new cosmic art installation on campus represents our solar system and bridges the arts and sciences in an astronomical way, thanks to a generous donation by Ohio State alumni M. Andrew (Andy) '64 …
Ohio State's newest public art addition, Modern Head, was formally dedicated on campus on Sept. 11 with remarks from Ohio State President Michael V. Drake,
From Aug. 2-4, more than 7,400 individuals rode in Pelotonia, and for the eighth year, the College of Arts and Sciences took its part in committing to the cause.
A new public sculpture on campus between Smith and McPherson Laboratories was designed by the famous artist and Ohio State alumnus Roy Lichtenstein.
Theater alumna Abby Noel's play highlighting the opioid crisis in Ohio was performed by local high school actors, thanks to Whetstone Academy of Performing Arts, Columbus City Schools and the Barbara…
For decades, Ohio State alumna Dee Boersma has been following the lives of penguins on the Galapagos Islands and on the shores of Punta Tombo, Argentina.
The Triplehorn Insect Collection at Ohio State is enlisting citizen scientists to help them digitize thousands of Arctic butterfly specimens.
Through the concentrated, 18-month 100% TBDBITL campaign, Buckeyes came together to raise more than $8.6 million for marching band student scholarships.
The College of Arts and Sciences is excited share some of this year’s high points — from saving coral reefs to tracking criminal drug markets to extraordinary alumni achievements.
Dr. Bunny Clark wasn’t just out of the ordinary when it came to her uncommon first name. Clark, before becoming a well-known and respected professor in the Department of Physics, also stood out as a…
With three degrees in economics from Ohio State, Tom Kniesner has developed and honed his skillset in differing and exciting opportunities, while also helping students succeed in their own careers.
Gary and Connie Sharpe wanted to foster a space at Ohio State where new ideas could not only blossom, but thrive — so they founded the new Geography Innovation Commons in Derby Hall.
A new transformational gift will give students across the School of Earth Sciences access to enhanced research tools that complement their education and career preparedness.
As the academic heart of the university, the College of Arts and Sciences is full of #BuckeyeLove each and every day, thanks to our students, staff and faculty.
For the College of Arts and Sciences, 2017 was full of extraordinary accomplishments, leading-edge research, impactful philanthropy and nonstop learning. Take a moment to look back as we gear up for…
Physics alumnus Jim Smith established a scholarship fund for physics undergraduate students in need to allow them to focus their time on academics and internships.
The Korean studies program at Ohio State will be greatly enhanced, thanks to a generous gift from Dr. Christopher Lee, who is a retired clinical assistant professor from the Ohio State Department of…
The Ohio State University Board of Trustees on April 7, 2017, established the endowed position, The Carter V. Findley Professorship in Ottoman and Turkish History.
When alumni give back to the College of Arts and Sciences and its faculty and students, the best part is knowing that these contributions come with a purpose. Barry Gluck (BA, political science, 1973…
Dorothy Lichtenstein and the Board of the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation, in partnership with The Ohio State University, are pleased to announce that the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation has permanently…
Veeam® Software Corporation, co-founded by arts and sciences alumnus Ratmir Timashev (MS, chemical physics, 1995) and his partner Andrei Baronov, has made a gift of $5 million to the College of Arts…