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As the 2026-2027 school year begins, the College of Arts and Sciences would like to welcome its new and returning department chairs, school directors and institute directors. These college leaders…

Hip Hop DJ Table
By James Grega

Hip hop began more than 50 years ago in the neighborhoods of New York City and has since spread across America, crossed oceans, connected cultures and even inspired new genres of music. Now, hip…

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 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…

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By Braden Moles

Languages have been an integral part of Elena Past’s life, guiding her upbringing, education and eventual career in higher education. Now, as the incoming chair for the Department…

a student paints a sculpture in front of the Hayes Hall steps

When Gaëtan Robillard arrived at The Ohio State University last August, he was excited about the opportunities awaiting him. Ten months later, he is teaching one of the university…

a brightly colored mural showing children sharing space on Earth

Fourth-grade students from Bexley’s Cassingham Elementary School and Columbus’ Shady Lane Elementary School met recently at John Bishop Park in Whitehall to celebrate the unveiling of a mural they…

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…

Eugenia Costa-Giomi

Music education professor Eugenia Costa-Giomi has been awarded a 2026-2027 Fulbright U.S. Scholar award to Brazil to research “Growing up musical: The cultural context of infants’…

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,…

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…

Charles O. Anderson named 2026–27 Artist Laureate

The Ohio State University has selected Anderson, professor in the Department of Dance, as its 2026–27 Artist Laureate.

Sustainable Theatre feature 3
By James Grega

“Going green,” is a phrase you hear a lot these days, as people and organizations strive to create a more sustainable and thriving environment. The Department of Theatre, Film and Media Arts at…

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

The College of Arts and Sciences maintains a strong national academic profile, with audiology ranked in the top 10 (6th among publics) and speech & hearing in the top 20 (16th among publics)…

Will Roesch and Tina Tallon

Doctoral student Will Roesch has creatively blended engineering and AI to reveal the airflow patterns that make each note.

the graduate assistants and Maurice Stevens after a conference presentation
By Christina Dierkes

Graduate students have a reputation for being solitary creatures, tucked away in a lab or in a corner of the library, diligently working away at a research project. But graduate education is more…

Garden of Constants, teal blue sculptures of numbers
By Christina Dierkes

The College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University has launched the Arts and Humanities AI Institute (AHAII), an innovative center that brings together scholarship, teaching, creative…

All Those Who Wander
By James Grega

For a few days every year in March, most of the country celebrates the luck of the Irish. All year round, PhD student Nicholas Booker celebrates culture connected to Cornwall,…

Students at the Denman Awards

A number of College of Arts and Sciences undergraduate researchers received awards at the 2026 Richard J. and Martha D. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum. 31 students from 15…

red tulips in spring

Ohio State's University Outreach and Engagement Awards honor faculty, staff and students for outstanding achievement in producing engaged scholarship and community impact. Congratulations to this…

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…

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…

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…

Journalism Building

Across The Ohio State University Columbus campus, students will find four soundproof pods from Framery, an office design company. Since they arrived in 2019, the pods have each been wrapped in…

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,…

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Artificial intelligence is entering the art studio, transforming how we create, collaborate, and think about originality itself. In this episode of Now at Ohio State, Amy Youngs explores the…

Louvre Heist

Last month, more than $100 million in jewels was stolen in broad daylight from the Louvre, France’s national museum. Investigators believe that four individuals completed the daring robbery: Two…

Food scrap collection site

This fall, a new Food Scrap Collection Site opened in the University District, offering students and residents a sustainable way to reduce food waste. While the initiative has gained attention for…

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…

flowering trees on the Oval, with University Hall in the background

As the 2025-2026 school year begins, the College of Arts and Sciences would like to welcome its new and returning department chairs, school directors and institute directors. These college leaders…

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…

a young man sits on a stage floor, smiling

Around the circle, children with autism and Ohio State students tap their hearts to a beat, singing, He-llo~, He-llo~, He-llo~.

Names are incorporated: He-llo~ Matthew… He-llo~…

pink flowering trees on the Oval in spring

Ohio State Energy Partners (OSEP), the university’s comprehensive energy management partnership, has announced its 2025-2026 grant recipients. Awardees include Nicole Karn in the Department of…