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Ramya Krishna-Govardhan, an international student from Hyderabad, India, came to The Ohio State University to broaden her perspective and ended up discovering new cultures, opportunities and…
In dual roles as corporate lawyer and riding school owner, Kathy Lloyd ’99 is fulfilled by her obligations—powered by them, even. Just don’t ask how long it’s been since she took…
The Ohio State alum leads water fitness classes, lifts neighbors’ spirits and shows how steady activity fuels long lives.
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…
Sometimes, big change starts with something small. For design student Phillip Biondo '26, it started with showing up to a Zoom call. For alumnus Tom Yurkin '85,…
For young professional Rachael Finigan, a year with the Sea Grant Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship in Washington, D.C. helped solidify her career goal: to translate science to the…
From graduate school grit to supporting global educational exchange, Ryan Pereira '02 PhD reflects on the mentors, memories and lessons that shaped his Ohio State experience—and the career that…
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…
Sister M. Xavier Schulze ’11 discovered life was more than basketball while at Ohio State. Today, she lives with total commitment — faith, love and joy in full measure.
A crew of creatives with Ohio State connections came together in Columbus to produce a television comedy.
What happened next is the stuff dreams are made of.
Under the direction of…
A lot happened in the College of Arts and Sciences in 2025. Let's take a look back at some of our top stories from the past 12 months as we get ready to share another year of excellence,…
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.
Journalism alumna Linda Kass ’78 MA didn’t plan to be a novelist, bookstore owner and community leader. She just followed her curiosity—and the stories that shaped her.
Jon Anderegg is an extraordinarily well-traveled and accomplished scholar. He has been educated or been an educator in five states at a number of different institutions. However,…
A student of Joseph Kruzel’s recalls the professor’s brilliance—and his tragic death 30 years ago in Bosnia’s brutal conflict.
Produced by national opera presenter Beth Morrison Projects, the work also has received critical support from the College of Arts and Sciences.
"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…
Archaeologist Bradley Lepper ’79 MA, ’86 PhD has devoted his life to understanding and celebrating the unsung wonders of the Hopewell culture. The rest of the world is finally catching up.
Department of English alumna Amy Edwards Taylor has been a “driving force” for Columbus Commons, Scioto Mile and the national veterans museum. And she’s not done yet.
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…
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.
Amid a whirlwind of things to get done, art alumna Sadaya “Daisy” Lewis ’02 is opening the second location of her popular Modern Southern Table.
The bespectacled comedian, actor, writer and 1970 journalism graduate shares 10 things he’s taken from his show-biz misadventures.
At the College of Arts and Sciences, we recognize that behind every degree lies a unique and inspiring career path. Our Arts and Sciences at Work series highlights alumni who have forged their own…
The Steve and Diane Jones Scholarship is helping Buckeyes like neuroscience major Amy Torres and and math and computer science double major Alex Eichner address today’s pressing needs.
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…
“There comes a point – a moment, literally a moment – in every single trip I have, where I’m sitting at a roadside cafe, looking at something in a museum…I’m in Tokyo, I’m in Barcelona, and I’m in…
The Asia Society Hong Kong Center hosted David Horn, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University, for a conversation about “Why the Liberal Arts Matter” on February 7…
More than 50,000 people applied to be on the new “Pop Culture Jeopardy!,” a twist on the classic game show, and of the 81 teams that competed in the first round, one was made entirely of Buckeyes…
Zach Messina ’19 spent two years building campus with Minecraft blocks. During the social isolation days of COVID-19, time was heavy on his hands: “I just kind of needed a little project,” the…
A personal crisis inspired renowned tech entrepreneur and biological sciences alum Matt Scantland ’01 to take control of his well-being. Now, his latest startup, AndHealth, is helping others…
A lot happened in the College of Arts and Sciences in 2024. Let's take a look back at some of our top stories from the past 12 months as we get ready to share another year of excellence,…
With a rich legacy and powerful performances, the club has been building a brotherhood and making memories for generations.
Chelsea Hunter, one of Ohio Sea Grant’s six Knauss Fellows, didn’t originally picture herself working in the legislative branch. The Ohio State PhD student from the College of Arts and Sciences…
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.
This story contains references to suicide and mental health. If you are thinking of harming yourself or if you are worried about someone else and need advice about what to do, call or text the…
Buckeyes do good all around the world. Arts and Sciences alumni Keshawn Harper '14 (Criminology and Criminal Justice, International Studies) and Rick Milenthal '82 (Communication) focus on kids…
Designed by go-getters, Athletics’ approach to providing care sends counselors like psychology alum Jamey Houle '04 out to sports venues to build trust and access.
Land-Grant Brewing founders Adam Benner and Walt Keys, an English alum, are Buckeye pals making a business brimming with college-like fun.
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.
Caitlin O’Brien grew up surrounded by space. Some of her fondest childhood memories are watching Carl Sagan's Cosmos with her dad.
“He would bring me on stargazing trips. Or even if…
If the 1993 graduate in economics is in, she’s all in — from her days at Ohio State to her roles today as CEO of a top business incubator and single mom to 11-year-old Charlie. A champion for the…
Strategic communications graduate Irina Cantos Siemers '22 decided to pursue an education first before going pro, after meeting Ohio State tennis coach Melissa Schaub, and she is thriving here.
For Ronald G. Shafer ’62, a story assignment about a bubblegummed Little Leaguer kicked off his storied career covering notable people and politics.
Buckeyes Give: Top impact stories from 2023-24
Each spring, the College of Arts and Sciences’ Alumni Awards ceremony recognizes a distinguished few of our more than 215,000…
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…
The Ohio State University College of Arts and Sciences (ACS) brought together students, faculty and alumni to present research spanning a variety of disciplines aimed at better supporting…
A lot happened in the College of Arts and Sciences in 2023. We wanted to take a look back at some of our top stories from the past 12 months, and we look forward to sharing another year of…
When Farah Hasan was a sophomore at The Ohio State University, she noticed something in her social media posts that struck her as interesting.
She saw people posting about their anxiety…
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My name is Audrey Zinn. I graduated from The Ohio State University in May 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Astronomy and…
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…
In today’s hyper-partisan political environment, many people refuse to listen to any perspective that doesn’t reflect their own views. Is it even possible to imagine a world that runs on civil…
Congratulations to the College of Arts and Sciences alumni who received 2023 Alumni Awards from the Ohio State Alumni Association! The alumni association's awards program celebrates excellence by…
Army veteran, researcher, do-gooder, David Hibler ’12, ’12, ’20 MS is earning a PhD in evolution, ecology and organismal biology and helping other vets feel at home.
On a single day, Department of Anthropology alumna Gretchen Klingler ’19 may be leading a local VFW post and leading veterans in meetings on Capitol Hill. A war veteran working to make war rare,…
Professor of Creative Writing Kathy Fagan was on the phone with a pharmacy when she learned she’d won a Guggenheim Fellowship after publishing her newest book, Bad Hobby.
Her…
By day a deputy bailiff, this artist has made a name for herself sharing her hopes and views via her mixed-media works.
Students and teachers in the Department of Theatre, Film and Media Arts will learn and work next to reminders of a strong legacy.
A Grammy-winning opera singer, a web-platform designer, a filmmaker, a tap dancer and author R.L. Stine — they are passionate about what their work means.
In her new book, the poet and 2003 MFA graduate shares her pain and hope, inspiring readers again with the wonder of life.
When asked what advice he would give to current and future students, School of Music alumnus Orlay Alonso said, “There is no one single path. There are a million possibilities, but it all depends…
It was Zachry Bailey’s first theatre production as a stage manager at Ohio State, and he was ready to quit.
For a couple of years before, he’d wavered on pursuing theatre at all, dabbling…
Tracy Townsend (BA, journalism) knew at age 14 she wanted to be a journalist, and she nurtured that desire in Ohio State’s broadcast sequence. She’s now 35 years into an award-winning career, and…
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.
Throughout her life, Alyssa Walsh has gone above and beyond to exhibit empathy and caring.
When Walsh was in high school in…
The first song Raylee Smith ever knew the lyrics to was “Old Man” by Canadian rock artist Neil Young. Thanks to her father’s fandom, she describes herself as being raised on the…
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,…
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…
It’s as if poet and memoirist Maggie Smith (MFA ’03, Department of English) knows what we need when we need it. And she shares it. From her own journey. From her own worry. From her heart.
The winner of this year’s Emerging Leader Award from the College of Arts and Sciences says that her personal and professional passion boils down to one question: “How can I be…
A former chief executive of a multi-billion dollar company and current Chairman of the Board at Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is being honored by the…
A dedicated public servant, long-time attorney and executive, and the College of Arts and Science first women’s studies major is being honored as one of this year’s…
A dedicated volunteer, advocate and ambassador for the College of Arts and Sciences is being honored with this year’s Alumni Award for Distinguished Service.
The first Black woman to earn a PhD from the Chemistry Department at Ohio State. Award-winning scientist and business leader. Philanthropist and mentor. And now, winner of the…
Buckeyes give: top Arts and Sciences stories from 2022-23
The Arts and Sciences Alumni Awards are presented each year to a select group of alumni and volunteers who…
“I was asked to talk about the violent imagery in my work: bloodied heads, severed limbs, dead father, dead Nazis, dying Jesus. The chairman said, we do want to hear about your brief years here at…
Dr. Jaushieh (Joseph) Wu (PhD, 1989) currently serves as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan under President Tsai Ing-wen since February 2018.
The future of transportation in Columbus is a question that faces Otterbein University MBA students who are on a design thinking track led by Mercè Graell.
Jim Miller wanted to take everything he learned from supporting Ohio State’s military-connected population and set his sights on creating a similar — but larger — impact at colleges and universities…
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…
Ohio State's connection to one of the largest and most advanced optical telescopes in the world, the Large Binocular Telescope, is about to get stronger. Joseph Shields, a former postdoc in the…
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.
In the last few years, Dennis Liotta’s DRIVE lab has turned its attention to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the COVID-19 disease.
Ohio State was pivotal in computer and information science alumnus Claudius Mbemba's achievements as an entrepreneur, public speaker, advocate and — thanks to flash of serendipity — reality TV…
The Department of Philosophy honored Marquis Lafayette Harris and Charles Leander Hill, two of the first Black Americans to receive a PhD in philosophy, by renaming the 353 University Hall seminar…
Kristen Bernardi Rader's award-winning debut animated short film “Pan de cada día” is making the rounds at film festivals worldwide, and she credits its creation to her enlightening experience at…
Each year, the College of Arts and Sciences Honoring Excellence ceremony recognizes a distinguished few of our more than 220,000 living alumni. Their accomplishments and contributions to their fields…
Sonya Bilocerkowycz MFA ’17, who in 2019 published "On Our Way Home from the Revolution," a series of essays reconciling her American upbringing and Ukrainian heritage, reflects on her book's themes…
The Ohio State University mourns the loss of world-renowned artist, long-time faculty member and pioneer of digital art Charles “Chuck” Csuri, who passed peacefully in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, on…
Ten experts from the College of Arts and Sciences are featured speakers in the 2022 TEDxOhioStateUniversity event, "Bloom."
Jincy Dunne, who graduated in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in psychology, and Andrea Braendli, a current student double-majoring in psychology and criminology, will be competing at the 2022 Olympics…
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.
At the turn of the new year, we take a step back to evaluate the stories we told about the College of Arts and Sciences community in 2021. We are proud to present some of our top stories of the last…
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…
The holidays often allow us opportunities to reflect on what we're thankful for. We asked our Arts and Sciences alumni community to share their stories of appreciation, and here is what they said.
After winning 38 consecutive games of “Jeopardy!” earlier this year — and racking up more than $1.5 million in winnings — Matt Amodio still hasn’t made a splashy purchase.
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…
Supremely Tiny Acts chronicles the events of Nov. 19, 2019, when Huber had to make a court appearance for civil disobedience while also finding time to help her son get a learner’s permit. That whole…
R.L. Stine ’65 is one of the Arts and Sciences' spookiest alumni. We sat down with the literary mastermind behind the "Goosebumps" series to discuss what he's up to, his R.L. Stine Scholarship, the…
Thanks to meticulous translation and information gathering work previously done by the Center for Languages, Literatures and Cultures (CLLC), the alumni house now features 141 translations of the…
"An artist's duty ... is to reflect the times," activist and musician Nina Simone once said. For art education alumna Francesca Miller, they are words to live by — from painting murals downtown…
Sarah Wood made two major commitments: She joined the Ohio Air National Guard, and she vowed to make the Ohio State marching band as a bass drummer. They’re decisions that have taken her all over the…
Autumn 2021 is full of cautious excitement as Arts and Sciences students return to campus. We asked our alumni to share messages of support and encouragement as a new semester begins.
During the last 16 months, multiple news events might have qualified as “story of the year” — had it been a slower year. For reporters, it was hard to know where to begin.
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics will feature an Ohio State-record 26 Buckeyes, 15 of whom are current or former students from the College of Arts and Sciences.
More than a dozen current and former faculty and researchers from Ohio State played crucial roles in releasing new results from the Dark Energy Survey (DES) last week.
Barento Taha, a filmmaker who studied neuroscience as an Ohio State undergraduate and graduated this May with a Master of Public Health, recently released his documentary short film, "Risk Factor,"…
Each year, the College of Arts and Sciences Honoring Excellence ceremony recognizes a distinguished few of our more than 210,000 living alumni. Their accomplishments and contributions to their fields…
The Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) community has endured an alarming increase in anti-Asian racism and is still reeling from the horrific killings in Georgia targeting Asian women…
Ohio State is vital to glass artist Shahid Khan's story. Between emigrating from India to Columbus, earning a BFA, starting a business and pursing an MFA, his experience as a Buckeye has inspired him…
Aimee Nezhukumatathil, a two-time Department of English alumna, is the author of World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments. The illustrated collection…
After earning her a BA in arts management and a master’s in Chinese language and culture from Ohio State, Lydia Simon stepped into the role of executive director of Wild Goose Creative, an…
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.
Shams Khan will be the new chief development and alumni relations officer for the Ohio State College of Arts and Sciences, effective March 1.
Since 2013, art alum Matthew Failor has become a veteran sled dog racer with 53 dogs to his name. The Iditarod brought him a wife and now business partner. Far from his hometown of Mansfield, he's…
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…
2020 was daunting and challenging, but the College of Arts and Sciences maintained its high level of excellence and innovation. We put together some of this year's high points that showcased how the…
“I’m 12 years older than some of them,” said Smiles, 30, who is now in his third different university marching band. “That kind of melts away when we’re really focused on learning our music or our…
Since he started his Brave Wilderness channel back in 2013, Nathaniel “Coyote” Peterson has become one of the world’s most popular YouTubers.
Brad Murray, a strategic communication alumnus, would soak up everything he could from professionals in the sports broadcasting field. Now, as assistant promotions director at 97.1 The Fan, he's able…
In the weeks leading up to an unprecedented election, Gretchen Ritter, executive dean and vice provost of the College of Arts and Sciences, has a message for the Arts and Sciences community.
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.
Alumna Jordan Davis wanted to do more to help Columbus respond to the coronavirus, and a group of Buckeyes from the College of Arts and Sciences and the Fisher College of Business helped make her…
Associate professor of history Christopher Otter was awarded a 2020 Guggenheim Fellowship. English alumna Aimee Nezhukumatathil, who is currently a professor at the University of Mississippi, also…
In a new era of isolation and social distancing brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, we turn to a medium most comforting: books. As such, faculty and friends of the Department of English have shared…
Geography alumnus Alex McCarthy serves as the director of the Tuscarawas County Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, and he's helping guide his community through the COVID-19 crisis.
Visiting Scholar David Martin and PhD graduate Tom Holoien join the 2020 NASA Hubble Fellowship Program, which enables outstanding postdoctoral scientists to pursue independent research across NASA.
As executive director of the Infectious Disease Research Center (IDRC) at Colorado State University, Goodrich oversees a giant facility that is working feverishly to develop a vaccine for the…
Jessica Alcalde learned how to think flexibly and creatively earning her BFA in painting in 2009. Now, she's implementing her experience into a new endeavor: her recently launched leather goods store…
When Henry Panion III was commissioned to put on a concert featuring violins restored from Holocaust concentration camps — known as the Violins of Hope — in Birmingham, Alabama, he…
Journalism alumnus John "Derf" Backderf once penned controversial and biting political cartoons for "The Lantern." Soon, he'll release his fourth graphic novel, "Kent State: Four Dead in Ohio," which…
From pre-med-track biology major to host of the Netflix's "Blown Away,” alumnus Nick Uhas ’09 has had a thrilling journey. We sat down with him to learn more about his twisting and turning path to…
Marquis Miller was a fourth-generation college student. Now, as the first chief diversity officer for the city of Chicago, Miller wants to pay forward the support he's received and open doors for…
Former journalism and art student Jeff Smith developed his award-winning fantasy comic book epic, "Bone," in The Lantern. The series is now being adapted for television by Netflix, and Smith…
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…
In 2014, Sonya Bilocerkowycz (MFA, creative writing, 2017) found herself in the middle of the Ukrainian revolution. Her newly published book, "On Our Way Home from the Revolution," is a series of…
In the 1960s, the National Science Foundation found itself in disagreement with the U.S. Navy. The NSF was trying to pioneer a new field of Antarctic science, and it needed all the talent it could…
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,