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Ramya Krishna-Govardhan in London

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…

Kathy Lloyd riding a horse

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…

Flo Shleiferman Gurwin

The Ohio State alum leads water fitness classes, lifts neighbors’ spirits and shows how steady activity fuels long lives.

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…

Phillip and Tom standing together
By Ellen Huggins

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,…

Rachael Finigan

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…

Ryan Pereira on the Oval during his graduate studies

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…

University Hall with a red overlay that reads "2026 Alumni Awards"

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 smiles while playing guitar in a school hallway

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.

The cast and crew film a scene of the TV pilot "FreeLance"

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…

2025 Top Stories

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,…

A student with bright red hair smiles on a bridge in Taiwan
By Ellen Huggins

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.

Linda Kass

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
By James Grega

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,…

John Kruzel

A student of Joseph Kruzel’s recalls the professor’s brilliance—and his tragic death 30 years ago in Bosnia’s brutal conflict.

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…

Bradley Lepper

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.

amy edwards taylor

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.

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.

Daisy Lewis smiles brightly at her restaurant's counter

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.

Bruce Vilanch

The bespectacled comedian, actor, writer and 1970 journalism graduate shares 10 things he’s taken from his show-biz misadventures.

alumnus Don Shandler at Lake
By Shantay Piazza

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…

Alex Eichner

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.

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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…

Josh Yurman

“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…

Dean Horn poses with Asia Society alumni at dinner

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…

three Jeopardy contestants

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…

Ohio State band lego

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…

Matt Scantland

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…

2024 Top Stories

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,…

In 1990, the Men’s Glee Club competed at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod where they won the male chorus division, then won the overall competition unanimously as voted by nine judges from eight different countries.

With a rich legacy and powerful performances, the club has been building a brotherhood and making memories for generations.

a young woman stands in front of a NOAA plane

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…

University Hall

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.

Outdoor architecture, design and branding details of The University Seal on The Oval.
By Braden Moles

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…

a young black man and an older white man smile at the camera

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…

two people talk in an office

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

Land-Grant Brewing founders Adam Benner and Walt Keys, an English alum, are Buckeye pals making a business brimming with college-like fun.

University Hall

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.

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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…

a woman sits in a red velvet chair, smiling at the camera

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…

Irina Cantos Siemers sets up for a tennis serve

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.

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For Ronald G. Shafer ’62, a story assignment about a bubblegummed Little Leaguer kicked off his storied career covering notable people and politics.

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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…

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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…

a bus drives past the Wex on High Street

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…

2023 Top Stories

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…

Melissa Foster and Farah Hasan

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…

Audrey in graduation regalia

Name, degree(s), graduation year(s), current work/position, location

My name is Audrey Zinn. I graduated from The Ohio State University in May 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Astronomy and…

Fourth-year chemistry student Henry Arthur

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…

Working Past Partisanship

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…

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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…

David Hibler

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.

Gretchen Klingler

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,…

Kathy Fagan and Maggie Smith

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…

Tiffany Lawson smiles in front of her colorful art

By day a deputy bailiff, this artist has made a name for herself sharing her hopes and views via her mixed-media works.

Ohio State Theater Building

Students and teachers in the Department of Theatre, Film and Media Arts will learn and work next to reminders of a strong legacy.

Tulips

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.

Maggie Smith in a bookstore

In her new book, the poet and 2003 MFA graduate shares her pain and hope, inspiring readers again with the wonder of life.

Orlay Alonso posing with a grand piano
By Jamie Wells

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…

Sherée Greco collaborating with a mentee, student Skylar Kyser, in the Drake Performance and Event Center

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

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…

Ohio State Oval

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.

Alyssa Walsh in Uganda
By Evan Drexler

Throughout her life, Alyssa Walsh has gone above and beyond to exhibit empathy and caring.

When Walsh was in high school in…

Raylee Smith
By Evan Drexler

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…

Ohio State Oval at dawn

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,…

Howard Johnson

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…

Maggie Smith Book Signing

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.

Katelyn Jackson Nnake
By Z. Daniel Barnett

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…

Christopher Connor
By Z. Daniel Barnett

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…

Lisa Lopez
By Z. Daniel Barnett

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…

Joe Newhart
By Z. Daniel Barnett

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.

Dr. Nodie Washington
By Z. Daniel Barnett

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…

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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…

Playwright and Ohio State alumna Adrienne Kennedy (BS '53, DRH '03)
By Z. Daniel Barnett

“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…

Photo of Joseph Wu

Dr. Jaushieh (Joseph) Wu (PhD, 1989) currently serves as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan under President Tsai Ing-wen since February 2018.

Students at Otterbein University take a design class taught by Merce Graell

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.

National Veterans Leadership Foundation logo of a heart with simplified American flag pattern

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…

Steve and Diane Jones

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…

Brutus at the Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic

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…

Shelby Gogal and Aneira Watkins

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 and Diane Jones

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…

Joseph Shields by the Large Binocular Telescope. Photo courtesy Ann Fidler

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…

Spring on the Oval

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.

Dennis Liotta Headshot

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.

Claudius Mbemba

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…

Harris and Hill Seminar Room plaque

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…

A young blond girl looking through the window at a bakery

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…

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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

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…

Charles "Chuck" Csuri

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…

TEDxOhioStateUniversity

Ten experts from the College of Arts and Sciences are featured speakers in the 2022 TEDxOhioStateUniversity event, "Bloom."

Andrea Braendli saving a shot in a hockey game

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…

CBEC

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.

Top stories photo collage

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…

Joseph Wisne and Bridgette Mariea

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…

Graphic that says alumni give thanks

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.

Matt Amodio headshot from Jeopardy!

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.

Miriam Browning

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…

Sonya Huber

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

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…

New 'friendship' wall at the Longaberger Alumni House

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…

Francesca Miller stands by one of her paintings

"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 headshot

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…

graphic that says student well wishes

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.

One person standing at a bus stop in Chicago

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.

Photos of Arts and Sciences student-athletes

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.

NGC 1365, the Great Barred Spiral Galaxy

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.

Portion of "Risk Factor" poster

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,"…

University Hall

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…

Homemade signs with messages advocating for Asians. Photo courtesy Pranav Jani.

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…

Shahid Khan making glass

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 headshot

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…

Lydia Simon headshot

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…

TEDxOhioStateUniversity

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 headshot

Shams Khan will be the new chief development and alumni relations officer for the Ohio State College of Arts and Sciences, effective March 1.

Matthew Failor poses with one of his sled dogs

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…

Carolyn Kraft

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 High Points collage

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…

Deondre Smiles poses with Brutus Buckeye

“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…

Coyote Peterson

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

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…

Photo illustration that says Election 2020

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…

Exterior of new School of Music building

The gift will support several Ohio State initiatives, including new music building to be named after alumnus Ratmir Timashev and his family.

Can't Stop Columbus logo

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…

Christopher Otter

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…

books

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…

Alex McCarthy

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.

Martin and Holoein photos

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.

Raymond Goodrich in a lab

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

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…

"Dream of Hope" concert in the 16th Street Baptist Church

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…

An excerpt from John Backderf's "Kent State: Four Dead in Ohio."

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…

Nick Uhas, 2009 biology alumnus

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…

 Miller playing basketball

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…

Jeff Smith

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…

Collage of images from 2019 stories

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…

Sonya Bilocerkowycz, author of "On Our Way Home from the Revolution"

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…

Lois Jones and Antarctica research team

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 Arts and Sciences alumni M. Andrew (Andy) '64 '67 and Sandra (Sandy) L. Ross '70.

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 …

Modern Head dedication Sept. 11

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,

Huntertones band image

Arts and Sciences alumni and former Ohio State Marching Band members return to the field with their band, Huntertones, to perform at halftime of Ohio State's football game against Cincinnati.

Time and Change: 150 Years of The Ohio State University cover

Time and Change: 150 Years of The Ohio State University, recently published by The Ohio State University Press and laid out by the Department of Design, condenses Ohio State's story into a…

Aerial photograph of the Oval from 1927

As part of Ohio State's sesquicentennial celebration, the university is offering a free, online course, "Buckeye Biography: 150 Years of Ohio State." We sat down with associate professor of history…

Students in African American and African Studies in the 1970s | Photo courtesy of The Ohio State University Archives

Department celebrates 50 years of excellence this fall with events, reunions and more.

Joshua Jay

Every day is magical for 2005 English alumnus Joshua Jay, a globally known magician and instructional magic author who has performed for the likes of Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Jimmy Fallon and…

Fukuryu Ramen Jeff Tsao

Fukuryu Ramen owner Jeff Tsao (BA, psychology, 1999) relies a lot on his psychology background to help market his ramen eatery, which offers traditional ramen dishes as well as contemporary ramen…

Angela Petro Sweet Carrot

Angela Petro (BA, political science, history, 1995) appreciates the freedom a liberal arts education has offered her as she navigates the culinary scene as owner of the restaurant, Sweet Carrot, and…

Brassica co-owner Sean Jones

Sean Jones (BA, music history, 2006) often feels like a conductor as co-founder of the popular, Mediterranean-infused restaurant, Brassica.

Modern Head is a special cast fabricated for Ohio State in memory of influential American artist and Ohio State alum Roy Lichtenstein.

A new public sculpture on campus between Smith and McPherson Laboratories was designed by the famous artist and Ohio State alumnus Roy Lichtenstein.

Paul Weller (1935; 1938)

It’s very possible that 106-year-old Paul Weller (born July 1, 1913) may be one of Ohio State’s oldest living alumni.

Kyle Oliver

Kyle Oliver, a 2010 alumnus of the School of Communication, was recently selected to join the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team.

Rehearsal of "If a Tree Falls," a 30-minute patchwork play highlighting the opioid crisis in Ohio as seen through the eyes of local high school students.

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…

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Arts and Sciences faculty, staff, alumni and students will take part in the 45th annual African Literature Conference, including sponsoring the keynote lecture by internationally acclaimed author…

Dee Boersma, image courtesy Center for Ecosystem Sentinels

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.

Honoring Excellence honorees | Photo by AJ Zanyk

This year's Honoring Excellence ceremony recognized notable achievements by distinguished Arts and Sciences alumni.

Arctic (Oeneis) butterflies at the Museum of Biological Diversity

The Triplehorn Insect Collection at Ohio State is enlisting citizen scientists to help them digitize thousands of Arctic butterfly specimens.

Still from "Knives and Skin," a film by art alumna Jennifer Reeder

Jennifer Reeder is gaining global acclaim for her major new film "Knives and Skin."

Steve Graef

The Sports and Society Initiative's "When Sports End" features Ohio State sports psychologist Steve Graef, a former Buckeye football player. The event examines and discusses the transitions student…

Paul Hornschemeier

Paul Hornschemeier (BA, philosophy, 1999) currently works as art director for the upcoming Netflix animated series “Twelve Forever." He crafts his visuals around strong narratives, and he credits the…

Matt and Nikki Swift

Film Studies Program Coordinator Matt Swift and his partner Nikki Swift are educating students with autism at Bridgeway Academy how to be filmmakers.

OSUPD Chief Kimberly Spears-McNatt and Deputy Chief Tracy Hahn

ASC alumnae and new leaders of The Ohio State University Police Division Kimberly Spears-McNatt and Tracy Hahn discuss how they got to where they are today.

Griffin and his team at Marysville

Steven Griffin (MA, ‘98) is making his mark on Marysville. The Speech and Hearing Science alumnus and department lecturer also holds the position of Director of Literacy at Marysville Exempted…

Fairy Illustration

The Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies will host “Fairies and the Fantastic” on Feb. 22-23 at the Ohio Union.

Mark Lomax II

Mark Lomax, II received his BA, MA and DMA from the School of Music. A recipient of a Wexner Center for the Arts Residency Award, Lomax is in the middle of a milestone year of honors, recognition and…

Matthew Mitten

Matthew Mitten (BA, economics, 1981) is one of the sports industry's leaders on sports law. The Marquette University professor of law serves on the advisory board for the College of Arts and Sciences…

Valencia headshot

Anthropology alumna Teresa Valencia (BA, 2007) oversees the curation and repatriation of Hawaiian artifacts and their exhibition, as well as curriculum development for Iolani Palace in Hawaii.

University Hall graphic

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.

Lindy Goldstein on the red carpet

Ohio State alumna Lindy Goldstein was the executive producer on Disney’s "The Nutcracker and the Four Realms," which stars Helen Mirren, Keira Knightly, Morgan Freeman, Misty Copeland and Mackenzie…

From left: "Serial" co-host and reporter Emmanuel Dzotsi and host Sarah Koenig. Photo credit Sandy Honig.

Emmanuel Dzotsi (BA, 2015) recently co-hosted season three of the smash hit podcast, "Serial," and he credits his career to his education at Ohio State and resources that were available to him on…

Ohio State Biological Sciences Greenhouse

A new analytics approach co-developed by Bryan Carstens, professor of evolution, ecology and organismal biology, identifies 15,000 at-risk plant species.

Dr. Tom Kniesner

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.

Haunted Ohio by Chris Woodyard

Ohio State alumna Chris Woodyard is the author of the "Haunted Ohio" series, which chronicles ghostly tales from Ohio's 88 counties.

Orlay Alonso

Orlay Alonso (DMA, 2015) discusses his lifelong journey with music in advance of his Nov. 1 performance at the Southern Theatre, "Cuban Classics: The Alonso Brothers."

Gary and Connie Sharpe Geography Innovation Commons grand opening, Sept. 20, 2018.

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.

Rob Gast marches on the field during TBDBITL reunion halftime performance during the Ohio State vs. Tulane football game on Saturday, Sept. 22.

A stroke took away TBDBITL alumnus Rob Gast's ability to speak, read and write. It also affected his ability to play music. This September, with help from the Ohio State Aphasia Initiative, Gast…

Mike Bettes looks at the sky in front of The Weather Channel Tornado Hunt vehicle

Mike Bettes (BS, atmospheric sciences, 1995) has been with The Weather Channel for 15 years and has covered some of the most intense weather-related events in history. His time at Ohio State, he says…

Eleanor Gobrecht

Eleanor Gobrecht’s life has always been about the journey — not the destination. That mindset was etched into Eleanor’s soul during her time at Ohio State and has led her to epic adventures the world…