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Collaborating to bring "L'Histoire du Soldat" to the stage
Jae Park, a DMA student of orchestral studies in the School of Music, needed experience conducting large-scale orchestral works. His advisor, visiting professor and director of orchestral studies…
Student's award-winning documentary addresses Ohio’s Black infant mortality crisis
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,"…
Undergraduate's book explores Black representation in animation
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…
"Being Black/Becoming Black" hopes to bridge Black Americans and African immigrants
Systemic racism targets both Black Americans and African immigrants the same. “Being Black/Becoming Black: African Americans and Africans Fostering Equity," led by Adélékè Adéẹ̀kọ́ and Kwaku Korang,…
Ohio State influences glass artist Shahid Khan to push boundaries of self
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…
Braxton Daniels III reflects on history with Black Lives Matter protest photography
A communication major on the Mansfield campus, Daniels found a way to get involved in the May 2020 Black Lives Matter protests despite describing himself as a homebody. When the opportunity arose to…
Barnett Center helping arts students forge career paths
As the Barnett Assistant Professor of Arts Management under the Department of Arts Administration, Education and Policy (AAEP), part of Rachel Skaggs' job is to combat that stereotype and make sure…
Aimee Nezhukumatathil discusses 'World of Wonders,' Asian American representation in environmental writing
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 helps Columbus artists reach new heights at Wild Goose Creative
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…