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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…
After more than six decades of conflict, 137,000 people have been reported missing in Colombia. A partnership between The Ohio State University’s new Mershon Search Lab and Colombia’s Unidad de…
“She’s your mom.” “They’re your family.” “Blood is thicker than water.”
For generations, these familiar idioms have illustrated what Rin Reczek and Emma Bosley-Smith, co-authors of the 2022…
Janet M. Box-Steffensmeier, Distinguished University Professor and Vernal Riffe Professor of Political Science at The Ohio State University, has been named the 2026 recipient of Ohio State’s…
New research suggests that no matter what we eventually determine the last common ancestor of humans and chimpanzees to be, we’ll learn it was a primate that climbed trees.
Humans and…
“Will AI save or destroy us?” was the central question for a public panel on July 21, hosted by the Department of Psychology and the Collaborative on the Science of Polarization and Misinformation…
Swidden agriculture — often called “slash-and-burn” — has been practiced on every inhabited continent throughout human history, and for decades it has been blamed for the destruction of the world…
In “Llama Llama Mad at Mama,” a popular children’s book from 2007, a little Llama Llama goes to the grocery with his mama and becomes overwhelmed by all the sounds, sights, smells and shopping…
Contrary to popular belief, simply playing organized youth sports does not reduce the likelihood of committing violence in one’s lifetime, and in some cases, may increase it, according to a new…
The reviews are in, and the College of Arts and Sciences’ new leadership major is getting plenty of praise from recent graduates and current undergrads.
Kethan Mokadam, who…
Four researchers in the Department of Anthropology are co-authors on a new Nature paper discussing dental microstructure and tooth evolution. "Enamel nanocrystal misorientation increased…
Having a religious affiliation doesn’t stop people from betting on sports in the United States, according to a new study.
Results showed that people who infrequently attend religious…
Christopher Browning, PhD, professor of sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences, has earned The Ohio State University 2026 Distinguished Scholar Award. Senior leadership in…
Patrick Arp, a third-year biomedical science and economics major, is The Ohio State University’s 10th Truman Scholar.
Arp is one of 55 exceptional college students from 48 U.S. colleges and…
The Ohio State University’s Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching is one of the university’s most prestigious teaching awards. Ten faculty members, including six Arts and Sciences faculty…
The Center for Urban and Regional Analysis (CURA) at The Ohio State University celebrated its 25th anniversary with a festive brunch and commendations from the Ohio House of Representatives and…
Miriam Brinberg, PhD, assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences School of Communication, has earned The Ohio State University 2026 Early Career Distinguished Scholar Award. Senior…
Since it launched in 2023, the forensic anthropology major at The Ohio State University has skyrocketed.
“We had five students in the major the first year,” said W. Scott McGraw…
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)…
Some of the 3D digital models created by researchers to depict lost neighborhoods in Columbus, Ohio, tell a clear story by placing the “ghosts” of houses that were demolished for freeway…
The crunchy little jumpers are beloved in Mexico, writes an Ohio State anthropologist in a new book, so the Ohio State Alumni Magazine compared proteins.
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…
Congratulations to the 15 graduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences who are recipients of the 2025-26 Graduate Associate Teaching Award (GATA) from Ohio State's Graduate School. The…
Sociologist Chris Knoester answers alumni questions about confidence, pressure, rising costs and why fun still matters most for young athletes.
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…
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…
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…
The phrase “iPad kid” has plenty of negative connotations.
Parents of young children are often working or in need of a break, but are increasingly concerned about exposing their kids to…
A common misconception about deserts is that they are barren wastelands. According to Mark Moritz, professor of anthropology at The Ohio State University, this couldn’t be further from the truth.…
Students at The Ohio State University are now taking off into virtual skies flying a B737 Max jet. The life-sized simulator is the Center for Aviation Studies’ latest addition to the Flight…
Partnerships with residents and community organizations are essential to carrying out The Ohio State University’s land-grant mission, researchers said during a recent panel discussion.
The…
Pickup basketball and neighborhood kickball are less common now than for generations past, giving way to more organized and formal youth sports intended to help kids get ahead, a new study…
A fully booked conference – with a wait list – is a great way to kick off celebrations in Ohio for the United States’ semiquincentennial, or America 250.
At “New Perspectives on the…
National security scholars at The Ohio State University are noticing a change in tone and rhetoric in the way the United States is conducting foreign policy following the capture of Venezuelan…
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 review of more than 1,000 studies suggests that using technology to communicate with others is better than nothing – but still not as good as face-to-face interactions.
Researchers found…
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.
A decline in religious participation among middle-aged, less educated white Americans may have played a role in the widely noted increases in “deaths of despair,” a new study finds.
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.
Engaged Scholars is a series highlighting Ohio State faculty who have made an impact in our communities through their community-engaged research and teaching. In this edition, Hollie…
Several programs in the College of Arts and Sciences earned strong international recognition in the 2025 Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS).
GRAS evaluates world…
Many children grow up dreaming – or maybe even expecting – that they will become a star in football, basketball or whatever their favorite sport may be.
Most parents have more realistic…
Young children have a lot of trust in scientists, and watching superhero TV shows with villainous researchers has little impact – and only in certain situations, a new study shows.
Findings…
Janet M. Box-Steffensmeier, Distinguished University Professor and Vernal Riffe Professor of Political Science, received a 2025 Barry Prize for Distinguished Intellectual…
Eating toasted grasshoppers in parts of Mexico, a food once derided as only for poor people, is now celebrated as a delicacy by visiting tourists from the United States and elsewhere.
The…
The Ohio State University’s Center for Ethics and Human Values has been hard at work helping faculty and staff prepare to teach in ways that are consistent with the Advance Ohio Higher Education…
Peter Howitt won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics along with Joel Mokyr and Phillippe Aghion, his longtime collaborator. The department extends its warmest congratulations to…
A student of Joseph Kruzel’s recalls the professor’s brilliance—and his tragic death 30 years ago in Bosnia’s brutal conflict.
More kids are leaving youth sports than ever before — between 60 and 70 percent drop out before adulthood. That’s a problem, because youth sports aren’t just about competition. They build…
The Department of Anthropology in Ohio State’s College of Arts and Sciences has officially opened the doors of the new Forensic Anthropology Laboratory — a milestone that furthers the hands-on…
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…
A new study provides evidence of the explosive growth of private club and travel teams in youth sports over the past 60 years.
Researchers found that kids who were born in the 1990s were…
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…
To assist U.S. military civil affairs professionals in deepening their understanding of the Middle East’s culture and customs before deployment, The Ohio State University recently hosted a virtual…
One reason why so many schools in the United States struggle to provide a high-quality education is that their core constituents – students and parents – have the least say in how they’re run.
…
A new study combines eye tracking and artificial intelligence to identify the exact moments in an educational video that matter for learning in children.
The study could also predict how…
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.
Most popular coming-of-age movies don’t reflect the true challenges of adolescence, suggests new research.
An analysis led by Kate Stewart, a PhD student in…
Have you ever wondered what kind of video content would most grab the attention of monkeys?
A new study of long-tailed macaques suggests the monkeys seem to like some of the same kind of…
As concern grows about America’s falling birth rate, new research suggests that about half of women who want children are unsure if they will follow through – and many won’t be that bothered if…
Parents, it is not just your imagination – you are spending more time, money and resources on your kids’ sports activities than moms and dads from previous generations.
A new nationwide…
The bespectacled comedian, actor, writer and 1970 journalism graduate shares 10 things he’s taken from his show-biz misadventures.
As artificial intelligence (AI) grows more sophisticated by the day, educators are finding new ways to incorporate it into their coursework. Its applications go beyond generative language and big…
New research brings together 7,000 years of history in South Arabia to show how ancient pastoralists changed placement and construction of monuments over time in the face of environmental and…
What started as a research project in a campus lab is now helping utility companies across the country keep the power on when it matters most.
StormImpact, a weather analytics company…
If you want to do your best, most creative work, moving to a new place – or working from several places – can accelerate the process, according to a new study of Nobel Prize winners.
The American Academy of Arts & Sciences has announced the election of its new members for 2025, which includes four faculty members from The Ohio State University College of Arts and Sciences: …
Undergraduate research in higher education institutions isn’t rare. However, an undergraduate student being listed as a first author on a paper cited in The New York Times is…
Scientists are working to shed new light on an enduring climate mystery – one that, if solved, could help them make more accurate predictions about the planet’s future.
In a new study, data…
Today, The Ohio State University announced it will build a student-centered and technology-rich space designed to facilitate and promote STEM learning. Thanks to $700,000 in grants from Meta’s New…
When reconstructing the face of a recently deceased individual, scientists can use data from human cadavers and living people. But how do you reconstruct a face that’s more than 140,00 years old?…
Six associate professors, including Matthew Grizzard in the School of Communication, were recently chosen to participate in the next cohort of Provost’s Midcareer Scholars:…
Research and creative activity are often impossible without the right equipment, and the College of Arts and Sciences is stepping up to help faculty members replace outdated instrumentation,…
Three Ohio State faculty members, including Mitchell B. Lerner, professor of history, and Sara Watson, associate professor of political science, are recipients of the 2025 President and Provost’s…
Michael A. Neblo, PhD, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Political Science, has earned The Ohio State University 2025 Distinguished Scholar Award. Senior leadership in…
The 2024 class of Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) includes eight investigators from The Ohio State University, with six scientists coming from the College…
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…
Americans have long believed that sports are one area in society that offers kids from all backgrounds the chance to succeed to the best of their abilities.
But new research suggests that…
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…
A number of College of Arts and Sciences undergraduate researchers received awards at the 2025 Richard J. and Martha D. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum. 25 students from 12…
Nearly 40% of adult Americans say they’ve experienced some type of sport-related mistreatment in their lives, a new study shows.
Mistreatment ranged from psychological and emotional to…
If you were to look at a map of Columbus, what would you see? Depending on the map, you could see streets, buildings, parks and restaurants. But what would be missing? Ningchuan Xiao, professor of…
Experts met virtually this week to discuss the ethical use of social media data in research in a panel hosted by the College of Arts and Sciences’ Center for Ethics and Human Values at The Ohio…
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…
Black immigrants moving into a neighborhood can help shift the overall racial and ethnic character of the area, a new study suggests.
A researcher from The Ohio State University found that…
The amount of murdering and killing in movies has increased overall over the past 50 years, according to a new study that analyzed a massive database of film dialogue.
Researchers used…
Though affordable homes and rental units are in short supply in Columbus and many cities across the country, there are a number of strategies that can make housing more accessible, according to…
Nicole Yadon is an assistant professor in the Department of Political Science at The Ohio State University. Her main research and teaching interests center on advancing our…
Alcohol’s ability to increase people’s pain threshold is one reason that drinking also leads to more aggressive behavior, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that the less pain that…
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…
In a polarized nation, there is one thing that nearly all Americans agree on, according to a recent study: Sports are good for us.
Researchers from The Ohio State University and Ithaca…
The Language, Assistive Technology, and Autism Lab studies how to help nonspeaking kids and others express themselves using devices.
For people who struggle to communicate, Ohio State’s Aphasia Initiative offers a lifeline. It’s all thanks to a skilled leader, generous alumni and students who care.
Engaged Scholars is a series highlighting Ohio State faculty who have made an impact in our communities through their community-engaged research and teaching.
After a stressful day, many of us turn to the television as a way to cope. A way to escape and connect with our favorite characters. And which shows we choose to watch provides insight into our…
Voter distrust, media consumption, disinformation growing everywhere — these have had a drastic impact on our elections. In this episode, we talk with two experts about how as our society changes,…
Erin Lin, an associate professor in the Department of Political Science, College of Arts and Sciences, The Ohio State University, has been awarded the prestigious Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research…
Psychiatric drugs are reported to be about 50% more effective in clinical trials funded by the drug’s manufacturer than when trials of the same drug are sponsored by other groups, new research…
The College of Arts and Sciences’ CHRR at The Ohio State University is at the heart of a new study aiming to identify the root causes of mental illness and addiction in Ohio.
Introduced by…
For many decades, the coca plant – the main ingredient in cocaine – has been grown almost exclusively in South America. But a new study shows that nearly half of northern Central America appears…
Moving to a new place can be difficult for incoming Ohio State students. Acclimating to an entirely new university on top of that can seem even more daunting. A new program aims to alleviate some…
Not all communities in the United States face the same risks for environmental problems such as air pollution, noise and wastewater. But how can federal agencies fairly identify which areas…
A sweeping study of U.S. youth sports participation over the past 60 years found that there has been a significant increase over time in kids playing organized sports – but particularly among more…
A new national study provides the best evidence to date that generous unemployment insurance benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic helped reduce reliance on high-cost credit use.
Researchers…
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…
The traditional historical view that white women were rarely involved in buying and selling enslaved people in the United States is not accurate, a new study shows.
Researchers analyzed…
Scientists agree that solving some of society’s greatest challenges in biomedicine such as food sustainability, aging and disease treatment will need researchers from a variety of scientific…
Eric Bielefeld began wearing hearing aids around a year and a half ago. Like many people, he was not excited about them.
“I had the same reluctance as any middle-aged person does to make…
Tornadoes — a phenomenon both fascinating and terrifying. In this episode, we delve into the mesmerizing science of these storms and the bravery of those who study and respond to them. Discover…
Adults who continuously played organized sports through their youth have fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression than those who never played or those who dropped out, a new study finds.
And…
In answering alumni questions, the associate professor shares why we like some bad guys and despise others — and what that means about our culture.
Online news consumers tend to click on simpler headlines that use more common words and more readable writing, a new study finds. Researchers evaluated more than 30,000 real-world field…
A record number of graduate students from The Ohio State University have been awarded prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program fellowships for 2024-2025. Seven students are recipients of the…
Online video game players believe the behavior known as “smurfing” is generally wrong and toxic to the gaming community – but most admit to doing it and say some reasons make the behavior less…
“I felt a strong connection and sense of pride in being a Buckeye,” said Debora Ghebrehiwot, a biology pre-med student who traveled to London over spring break on the new Buckeyes Network Abroad…
The Ohio State University Department of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation through its “Affirming Multivocal Humanities”…
The Tai Forest Monkey Project has operated a research field station in west Africa’s Ivory Coast for 30 years, but on the one day since its opening that the site was unstaffed because of conflict…
The 2023 class of Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) includes eight investigators from The Ohio State University, with five scientists coming from the…
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…
Ohio State's University Outreach and Engagement Awards honor faculty, staff, students and community partners for outstanding achievement in producing engaged scholarship and community impact…
In her years of studying the 1994 genocide in Rwanda and its aftermath, Hollie Nyseth Nzitatira has helped increase our understanding of how ordinary people can be coaxed into committing…
Eight faculty members and lecturers in the College of Arts and Sciences have received teaching and service awards from The Ohio State University. They were surprised with the recognitions during…
Some Black youth feel less safe when they visit predominantly white areas of their city, a new study in Columbus has found.
And it was those Black kids who spent the most time in white…
Most Republican voters support childhood vaccine mandates, yet may be discouraged from publicly expressing these views, a new study suggests.
To determine the source of…
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.
Venting about a source of anger might feel good in the moment, but it’s not effective at reducing the rage, new research suggests. Instead, techniques often used to address stress – deep breathing…
The College of Arts and Sciences congratulates the undergraduate researchers who received awards at the 2024 Richard J. and Martha D. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum. 27…
The likelihood that a girl will participate in high school sports in the United States is driven not so much by individual choice, new research suggests. Instead, decisions made by parents, the…
Claudia Buchmann is a College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor in the Department of Sociology whose work focuses on comparative and international sociology, social…
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 new study examines the circumstances behind who is found at fault when cars hit pedestrians in an urban area.
Results showed that the environment where the crash took place – especially…
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…
People with aphasia have more trouble coming up with words they want to use when they’re prompted by images and words that carry negative emotional meaning, new research suggests.
The study…
After serving decades in prison, Rwandans convicted of crimes of genocide returned to their communities articulating a “narrative of redemption,” saying they were good people, despite their past…
Faculty at the College of Arts and Sciences and the John Glenn College of Public Affairs spearhead Ohio State’s work on a U.S. National Science Foundation, $4.5 million pilot project to answer…
White Americans are more likely than Black and Hispanic people in the United States to experience “deaths of despair” even though they are less likely to suffer from severe psychological distress,…
Here’s one good reason for college students to consider a double major: It could soften the blow to their incomes from future economic slumps.
A new national study found that double majors…
Led by clinicians and researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine, in collaboration with several Ohio universities, the SOAR Study will investigate the…
If you tell your children that education is the key to success in life, you may have something in common with Chinese parents from the 7th to 9th centuries.
A new study finds that between…
The 118th Congress passed fewer than 30 new laws in 2023, the least in decades. But that doesn’t necessarily mean U.S. representatives weren’t finding other ways to get things done.
In a…
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…
Teens from larger families have poorer mental health than those with fewer siblings, according to a large analysis of children in the United States and China. The details of the pattern vary…
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…
In early December, delegations from around the world gathered in Dubai for the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28). Among the 70,000 attendees were 10 undergraduate students, two…
The number of Americans who watch or follow girls’ and women’s sports goes well beyond those who view TV coverage of women’s athletic events, a new study suggests.
In fact, just over half of…
New technology has allowed scientists to see how a major sporting event can disrupt public transportation in an entire city for hours before and after the event.
Researchers conducted a case…
A new study suggests ice recovered from high tropical mountains can reveal key insights about Earth’s past climate changes.
Led by scientists at The Ohio State…
Smart growth and cultivating community buy-in for transportation projects was the focus of a Dec. 1 webinar presented by The Ohio State University’s Center for Urban and Regional Analysis (CURA)…
Eliminate the tampon tax, free period products in schools, free period products in homeless shelters and prisons.
Those are the three primary goals of the menstrual justice movement “Period”…
The slash-and-burn agriculture practiced by many Indigenous societies across the world can actually have a positive impact on forests, according to a new study done in Belize.
Researchers,…
For podcast listeners in the United States, true crime is wildly popular. According to the Pew Research Center, 41% of listeners ages 18-29 listen to the genre. Pew also reported that it is the…
When third-year journalism major Tyler Danburg puts on a headset, his focus is on the sporting event in front of him — the one he’s broadcasting.
Whether it be play-by-play for Ohio State…
Military Community Advocate Will Lopez, active-duty Navy, is currently assigned to Ohio State’s Naval ROTC and will complete his bachelor’s degree in political science in 2025. MCAs help their…
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…
Should you stay in your car if there’s a tornado? How does climate change affect weather? The associate professor of geography shares the whys and hows.
With careful planning and willing coaches, senior communication major Makenna Webster makes playing both ice hockey and field hockey work.
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,…
Congratulations to the 8 Arts and Sciences students who were selected to the 2024 cohort of Ohio State's Civil Discourse Fellows program! Fellows plan and moderate Civil Discourse Forums and serve…
The Ohio State University and sports are almost synonymous with one another.
Which is why in 2017, Janet Box-Steffensmeier, then dean of social and behavioral sciences in…
Congratulations to the three Arts and Sciences faculty members who were named 2023-2024 Provost’s Early Career Scholars! The group includes Clementine Bordeaux in the Department of Women's, Gender…
By day a deputy bailiff, this artist has made a name for herself sharing her hopes and views via her mixed-media works.
A new type of analysis suggests that droughts in Ohio were more severe from 2000 to 2019 than standard measurements have suggested.
Researchers at The Ohio State…
The Ohio State University is adding a first of its kind major to its catalog.
Forensic anthropology was approved in the summer as an official major, allowing students to declare it as a…
Natalie Wright Romeri-Grass, a doctoral student in the Department of Political Science at The Ohio State University, has been awarded the prestigious Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research…
Using artificial intelligence applications to help craft a message to a friend is not a good idea – at least if your friend finds out about the use of AI, a new study suggests. Researchers found…
Mohamed Shedeed, a doctoral student in the Department of Political Science at The Ohio State University, has been awarded the prestigious Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA…
The Ohio State University has selected nine proposals, including six from the College of Arts and Sciences, for Good-to-Great Grant Program support. Sponsored by the Office of Academic Affairs …
A first-of-its-kind study examined 2.2 million news stories shared on Facebook and found that publishers create two very different news environments.
These distinct ecosystems involve low…
As a result of the public’s interest in a video on gun safety shown to reduce children's likelihood to touch, play with or fire a gun, Ohio State has published the video on the Ohio State News…
When people who publicly reject COVID-19 vaccines later die from the disease, observers have complex reactions to their fates, a new study from Matthew Grizzard, associate professor of…
Becky Mansfield studies nature-society geography, political ecology and science studies. She is particularly interested in how traditional ideas about a separation between humans…
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…
One of the easiest things about experiencing anger is finding a colorful word or phrase to describe it: Steaming. Fuming and fired up and furious. Pissed off. Ready to flip your lid. Livid.
Eric Bielefeld, a professor in the Department of Speech and Hearing Science, has been appointed chair of the department for a four-year term beginning July 1, 2023.
A study at The Ohio State University may be the first to randomly assign some children to watch a gun safety video to determine if it had a protective effect, said Brad Bushman, co-author of the…
For the first time, researchers have developed a model to estimate how much energy the original colonizers of New Zealand expended to maintain their body temperatures on the cold, harrowing ocean…
Imagine strapping on a virtual reality headset and “walking” through a long-gone neighborhood in your city – seeing the streets and buildings as they appeared decades ago. That’s a very real…
Mytheli Sreenivas, professor in the Department of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, has been appointed chair of the department for a four-year term,…
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 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…
Doctoral student in political science Karis Neufeld and doctoral student in history Justin Salgado were both awarded with Fulbright U.S. Student Program…
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…
Part of the reason Anisa Kline chose to pursue a doctorate in geography at The Ohio State University was the practical nature of the research.
“The thing I love about geography is that it…
Partisan conflict can be largely explained as differing views on two crucial tasks of society, according to a new theory developed by a pair of prominent social scientists. In a new article…
The American Academy of Arts & Sciences has announced the election of its new members for 2023, which includes two faculty members from The Ohio State University College of Arts and Sciences: …
Six Arts and Sciences faculty members were recently honored with Ohio State's 2023 Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching. Honorees include Steven G. Brown, associate professor of teaching in the…
Three arts and humanities faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences have been selected for the 2023 Ronald and Deborah Ratner Distinguished Teaching Awards:
Patricia…
The College of Arts and Sciences congratulates the undergraduate researchers who received awards at the 2023 Richard J. and Martha D. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum. 22 students from 14…
Posted by The Ohio State University Airport: Patricia Pena is an air transportation major in the College of Arts and Sciences and strives to have a career as a private pilot. In…
Jan Box-Steffensmeier is Vernal Riffe Professor of Political Science, professor of sociology by courtesy and Distinguished University Professor. Professor Box-Steffensmeier…
The “Science Sundays” lecture series returns to The Ohio State University for its 10th year on Sunday, Jan. 22 with a discussion of the search for strange new worlds that lie…
As we turn our calendars to 2023, we take a step back to evaluate the incredible College of Arts and Sciences stories we told in 2022. We are proud to present some of our top stories of the last…
Joel Wainwright is a professor of geography whose areas of expertise include political economy of development, environmental and agrarian change, and social theory. Professor…
The Ohio State Graduate School announced its Presidential Fellows for 2022-2023, a group that includes 22 students in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Presidential Fellowship is the most…
Laura Wagner is a professor in the Department of Psychology and director of the Language Sciences Research Lab at Columbus' Center of Science and Industry (COSI). Professor Wagner received her BA in…
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.
Duane Wegener, a College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor of Psychology, has been appointed chair of the Department of Psychology for a four-year term, effective July 1, 2022.
Richard Samuels, professor in the Department of Philosophy, has been appointed chair of the department for a four-year term, effective July 1, 2022.
Andrew Martin has been appointed the College of Arts and Sciences' associate dean for undergraduate education for a five-year term, effective July 1, after serving in an interim capacity for the…
Using new funding opportunities that became available during the pandemic, Harry Kashdan and Philip Gleissner combined their areas of interest into a project detailing how COVID-19 impacted eating…
The Ohio State University has collaborated with Getty Images, a global visual content creator and marketplace, to launch Picturing Black History, a joint initiative to recontextualize and surface…
R. Kelly Garrett, professor and interim director of the School of Communication, was named director of the school for a three-year term, effective July 1, 2022.
Several departments in the Ohio State College of Arts and Sciences are home to graduate programs and specialty areas ranked among the nation’s best, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2023…
Stephen Gavazzi, professor of human development and family science in the College of Education and Human Ecology, has been named director of CHRR at The Ohio State University.
Dorothy Noyes, an Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor in the Department of English and professor of comparative studies, has been named director of the Mershon Center for International Security…
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…
Meet Benjamin McKean, an associate professor of political science, in the Ohio State College of Arts and Sciences.
Emily Nothnagle isn’t just a triple-major in music, anthropology and psychology. She’s an NCAA national champion in pistol, a dedicated volunteer, an accomplished flutist and a devoted mental health…
Body positivity and anti-diet rebellions are rooted in the fat acceptance movement of the 1960s. Created by advocates in marginalized populations to further the rights of overweight individuals and…
Bart Elmore, an associate professor of history, was one of nine winners to receive the 2022 Dan David Prize, a prestigious distinction that honors history scholars from around the world whose…
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine unfolds, scholars in the College of Arts and Sciences continue to express their thoughts in the media.
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…
Four Arts and Sciences professors — Bear Braumoeller, Joshua Goldberger, Michael Annan Lisa and Harvey Miller — were named 2021 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
GLSEN, an organization that champions LGBTQ issues in K-12 education, selected speech and hearing science major Jaiden Blancaflor to its Freedom Fellowship Program. A triple minor in LGBTQ+ studies,…
Is one of your New Year's resolutions to read more books? We put together a selection written in 2021 by faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences.
The Ohio State Graduate School announced its 40 Presidential Fellows for 2021-2022, a group that includes 22 students in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Dorothy Noyes, professor of English and comparative studies, receives the 2021 Kenneth Goldstein Award for Lifetime Academic Achievement, which recognizes scholars who have made significant…
Allison Bean, an associate professor in the Department of Speech and Hearing Science, focuses on language development in children with autism. We caught up with her to discuss how her classes apply…
Lanier Holt, an associate professor in the School of Communication, examines the media's influence on the public's perception of traditionally marginalized groups. We caught up with him to discuss…
Researchers in the Department of Economics were awarded a $2.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop a model that defines and quantifies coronavirus-related variables in an…
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…
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…
Join us as we welcome six newly appointed tenure-track faculty to the College of Arts and Sciences this autumn 2021.
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.
Ohio State’s Institute for Democratic Engagement and Accountability has been awarded a $2 million grant from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), the statistics, research and evaluation arm of…
Twelve team projects — 10 of which are led or co-led by faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences — were recently awarded funding in the second round of Ohio State’s Seed Fund for Racial Justice.
One decade after a white mob devastated a prosperous Black community in what would become known as the Tulsa Race Massacre, Trevon Logan, Hazel C. Youngberg Trustees Distinguished Professor of…
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,"…
Darius Gainer has always held a special place for animation and cartoons. His book, "Black Representation in the World of Animation," examines popular culture and animation through the lens of…
Associate professor of women's, gender and sexuality studies Wendy Smooth is one of eight members appointed to the national advisory board of the Kamala Harris Project, a collective of academics from…
Oseremhen “Ose” Arheghan, a political science and Chinese major, was awarded the Harry S. Truman Scholarship for their commitment to leadership, diversity and inclusion. They led as chair and co…
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…
Five departments in the Ohio State College of Arts and Sciences are home to graduate programs and specialty areas newly ranked among the nation’s best, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2022…
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.
Of the 10 scholars named 2021 President's Postdoctoral Scholars, supported by the Office of the President, nine hail from the College of Arts and Sciences.
Roger Ratcliff, Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Psychology, ranks among the top 1% worldwide in career-long citations across scientific fields, according to research published…
The Department of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies has launched a new LGBTQ+ studies minor, which will enable students who want to explore the broad array of how people embody and express gender…
Angus Fletcher, professor in the Department of English and Project Narrative, explores the psychological effects of different narrative technologies in his new book Wonderworks: The 25 Most…
On Jan. 20, Joseph R. Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. Scholars in the College of Arts and Sciences weighed in on the inauguration, the shift in government and what…
Associate professor of sociology Kammi Schmeer has been working with the Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy to quantify how COVID-19 has impacted families, taking a snapshot of how…
The attempted insurrection and siege of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump will go down as one of the darker moments of modern U.S. history. Scholars in the College of Arts and…
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…
Thomas Wood, assistant professor of political science, is using a share of a $450,000 gift from Google to study how fact-checking can counter misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines.
Last month, The Ohio State University Board of Trustees approved the name change of the Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts, among several other significant milestones and philanthropic…
Christina Allen will launch Food Leads, a program to incorporate nutrition in Type 2 diabetes treatment, using funding from Ohio State's prestigious President's Prize. The work builds on years of…
Ryan King, professor and chair of the Department of Sociology, has been appointed dean of social and behavioral sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences.
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…
Four faculty members in the Ohio State College of Arts and Sciences have been named on the annual Highly Cited Researchers 2020 list from Clarivate. The list identifies researchers who demonstrated…
Of the 11 Ohio State scientists elected Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) this year, 10 are from the College of Arts and Sciences.
Trevon Logan, professor in the Department of Economics and interim dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been appointed director of the National Bureau of…
“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…
"Election 2020: Understanding the Outcome," brings together five experts from the College of Arts and Sciences to discuss the impacts of the recent presidential election, as well as issues concerning…
The Department of French and Italian has added another interdisciplinary major: French and Francophone Studies. The new major gives students interested in French and Francophone cultures more…
Sean Downey, associate professor of anthropology and core faculty member of Ohio State's Sustainability Institute, explores how social and cultural norms among Maya farmers in Belize impact local…
As President Donald Trump’s 2016 victory revealed, any prediction can still be turned upside down once the votes are counted. How trustworthy are polls in reality?
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.