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By Shantay Piazza

The Emerging Technology Studio (ETS), part of ASC Technology Services in the College of Arts and Sciences, has announced a new collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to support artificial…

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The College of Arts and Sciences is excited to announce the launch of the new undergraduate major in American Sign Language: Applied Communication and Community Studies. The program combines…

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By Shantay Piazza

Students entering Ohio's public universities in Autumn 2026 or later are required by Ohio law to complete at least one 3-credit course in American civic literacy. The College of Arts and Sciences…

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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…

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By Shantay Piazza

The Ohio State University has been awarded a grant from the Mellon Foundation to support a major initiative redefining world language education for the 21st century. Global Fluency, Career Agility…

Gifford Weary

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…

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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…

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By Shantay Piazza

The Ohio State University is pleased to announce a series of upcoming enhancements to Program 60 (P60), a signature initiative that invites older adults to audit courses alongside degree-seeking…

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By Shantay Piazza

In the 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings, audiology was ranked 9 overall and 7 among public institutions. Political Science and sociology both ranked 18th, while speech-language pathology…

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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…

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By Shantay Piazza

In response to the evolution of design practices and the escalating demand for interactive designers, The Ohio State University Department of Design is thrilled to announce the experiential media…

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Faculty, staff and students from The Ohio State University and distinguished guests joined Amgen representatives for the official opening celebration of the Amgen STEM Learning Center at Ramseyer…

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A new program at The Ohio State University seeks to grow the ranks of the next generation of biomedical scholars doing impactful research.

The Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC)…

Lisa Florman

Art History Professor Lisa Florman is nurturing campus cooperation and spreading the good that arts do, especially for students.

Tricia Zelaya-Leon

Tricia Zelaya-Leon has joined the Center for Career and Professional Success as the assistant dean, effective January 9. She most recently served as the director of the Center for Career and…

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Toni Calbert was recently appointed assistant dean of faculty affairs in the College of Arts and Sciences.

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Toni Calbert was recently appointed assistant dean of faculty affairs in the College of Arts and Sciences.

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Meara Habashi has joined the College of Arts and Sciences as the assistant dean for diversity, equity and inclusion.

Lisa Florman

As vice provost for the arts, Florman will support and advise the central administration on arts and culture initiatives, priorities and strategies.

Sarah-Grace Heller

Sarah-Grace Heller, associate professor in the Department of French and Italian, has been appointed chair of the department for a four-year term, effective July 1, 2022.

Fabienne Münch

Throughout her career, Fabienne Münch has altered perceptions of what a designer can be and how design can transform the world. Münch brings her experience into her new role as chair of the…

Korie Little Edwards

Korie Little Edwards, professor in the Department of Sociology, was appointed interim associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion for the College of Arts and Sciences, effective Aug. 1.

Janice Aski

Janice Aski, professor in the Department of French and Italian, has been promoted from interim director to full director of the Center for Languages, Literatures and Cultures for a four-year term,…

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Shantay Piazza, who currently serves as the marketing and communications manager for the Moritz College of Law, will join the College of Arts and Sciences as the senior director of marketing and…

Richard Samuels

Richard Samuels, professor in the Department of Philosophy, has been appointed chair of the department for a four-year term, effective July 1, 2022.

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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…

Joni Boyd Acuff

Joni Boyd Acuff, professor in the Department of Arts Administration, Education and Policy (AAEP), has been named the department’s chair for a four-year term, effective July 1, 2022, pending approval…

Barry Shank

Barry Shank, Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor and undergraduate studies chair in the Department of Comparative Studies, has been appointed director of the Humanities Centers Consortium.

Wendy Smooth

Wendy Smooth, associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion in the College of Arts and Sciences, will serve as the university’s senior vice provost for inclusive excellence.

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Ohio State announced it has approved four new research proposals that will contribute to the RAISE (Race, Inclusion and Social Equity) initiative by creating 10 tenure-track faculty positions. Three…

Dean Horn

David G. Horn has been appointed dean of The Ohio State University’s College of Arts and Sciences.

R. Kelly Garrett

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.

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Michael Ibrahim will bring his passion for music to his new role as director of the School of Music at The Ohio State University, a role he will begin in the fall. Ibrahim currently serves as the…

Elizabeth Hewitt and Greg Anderson

Last month, the Arts and Humanities Inaugural Lecture Series relaunched with several changes geared toward reaching a wider audience.

The College of Arts and Sciences congratulates 19 new assistant and associate clinical/teaching/practice professors appointed in 12 departments and schools across the college.

Gabriel Conant, Laura Dugan, John Johnson, Yanlan Liu, Melinda Ritchie, E.J. Westlake

Join us as we welcome six newly appointed tenure-track faculty to the College of Arts and Sciences this autumn 2021.

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Whether you are starting your first semester or are back with us again, welcome to Ohio State and the College of Arts and Sciences. We are so glad you are here. This fall, we are excited to be…

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Andrew Martin, associate vice provost and professor of sociology, has been appointed as interim associate executive dean for undergraduate education, effective August 1.

Gretchen Ritter

In a message to Arts and Sciences faculty and staff, outgoing Executive Dean and Vice Provost Gretchen Ritter expresses her gratitude for the college community and her optimism for the college's path…

Interim executive dean David Horn

David G. Horn, associate executive dean for undergraduate education in the College of Arts and Sciences, has agreed to serve as interim executive dean of the college, effective Aug. 1.

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Gretchen Ritter, vice provost and executive dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, has been named the next vice chancellor, provost and chief academic officer of Syracuse University, effective Oct…

Lisa Florman, professor and chair of the Department of History of Art, has been appointed as the college's first Associate Dean of Interdisciplinary Studies and Community Engagement.

Kamala Harris sworn in as vice president of the United States.

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…

On April 20, Executive Dean and Vice Provost Gretchen Ritter sent a message to the Arts and Sciences community in response to the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial.

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…

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…

Gretchen Ritter

Gretchen Ritter, executive dean and vice provost of the College of Arts and Sciences, spoke on key topics and issues in her annual State of the College Address, where she also took part in a Q&A…

Dana Renga

Dana Renga, professor and chair of the Department of French and Italian, was recently named new divisional dean for arts and humanities. Her term begins July 1.

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

Susan Williams

Professor Susan Williams has been appointed chair of the Department of English, effective January 2021 through June 2024, pending approval of the Ohio State Board of Trustees.

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Executive Dean and Vice Provost writes to the Arts and Sciences community following the Jan. 6 events at our nation's Capitol.

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…

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 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…