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How Our Presidential Elections Have Changed
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…
10 of the coolest pieces in Orton museum’s collection
This year, Orton Geological Museum celebrates 150 years of firsts and rocks, minerals and fossils that make both the curious and scientifically minded go “ooh!” Museum Director and Professor Loren…
Community Music School breaks down barriers to music instruction
When The Ohio State University’s Community Music School (CMS) opened in May of this year, 15 students enrolled in private lessons for piano, voice and percussion. Half a year later, that number…
Roads Scholars Day highlights Near East Side landmarks
During the fall 2024 Roads Scholars Day on Friday, The Ohio State University highlighted partnerships with organizations on the Near East Side of Columbus. Presented by the Office of Outreach and…
Arts and Sciences alumni lead the way in suicide prevention
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…
Engaged Scholars: Sharon Amacher
Engaged Scholars is a series highlighting Ohio State faculty who have made an impact in our communities through their community-engaged research and teaching. Sharon Amacher is a professor in the…
Bringing environmental justice to disadvantaged communities
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…
Ohio State Speech and Hearing Science department home to Otoscan
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…