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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
Art History Professor Lisa Florman is nurturing campus cooperation and spreading the good that arts do, especially for students.
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…
Toni Calbert was recently appointed assistant dean of faculty affairs in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Toni Calbert was recently appointed assistant dean of faculty affairs in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Meara Habashi has joined the College of Arts and Sciences as the assistant dean for diversity, equity and inclusion.
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, 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.
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, 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, 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,…
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, 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…
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, 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, 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.
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…
David G. Horn has been appointed dean of The Ohio State University’s College of Arts and Sciences.
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.
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…
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.
Join us as we welcome six newly appointed tenure-track faculty to the College of Arts and Sciences this autumn 2021.
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…
Andrew Martin, associate vice provost and professor of sociology, has been appointed as interim associate executive dean for undergraduate education, effective August 1.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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, 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, 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.
Shams Khan will be the new chief development and alumni relations officer for the Ohio State College of Arts and Sciences, effective March 1.
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.
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 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…
By boldly integrating creative disciplines, the Department of Theatre will change its name to the Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts — uniting the offerings of the Department of Theatre, the…
"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…
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.
Arts and Sciences students are encouraged to weigh options and impacts of pass/non-pass options with their advisors.
Trevon Logan, professor of economics and associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, was appointed director of the AEA Mentoring Program, which opens opportunities for underrepresented…
Eight Arts and Sciences faculty have been appointed chairs or directors of units within the college.
A message from Wendy Smooth, associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion, and Gretchen Ritter, executive dean and vice provost, mourning the loss of George Floyd and responding to the ongoing…
Arts and Sciences faculty were selected to college leadership roles: Susan Olesik, Dean for Natural and Mathematical Sciences; Christopher Jaroniec, Associate Dean for Research and Creative Inquiry;…
Professor Nadine George-Graves, incoming chair of the Department of Dance, details how dance students and faculty have adapted to the coronavirus pandemic.
With the resumption of classes this week, in a much different way than anyone anticipated, the university has proposed several changes to give students new options for grading this semester.
The university’s decision to suspend all face-to-face instruction and limit other activities creates challenges for all of us. This information is intended to help clarify changes that are underway,…
Celeste Laboratory is getting a much-needed facelift after renovation funding approval by The Ohio State University Board of Trustees. The remodel begins in May 2020 and will be complete August 2022.
Gretchen Ritter, executive dean and vice provost of the College of Arts and Sciences, discusses the advantages of an arts and sciences education and her research on women's citizenship and democracy…
David Horn, professor in the Department of Comparative Studies, has been appointed as the college’s associate executive dean of undergraduate education, effective January 2020.
John Low, an associate professor of comparative studies at Ohio State Newark, was recently named director of the Newark Earthworks Center. The Newark Earthworks were built by the ancient Hopewell…
CHRR, an interdisciplinary research center within the College of Arts and Sciences, recently secured two new contracts with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to continue administration of the 1979…
Avery Samuels, student communications assistant in the Department of English, shares some haunted spots and spooky legends at Ohio State.
"Voices of Excellence," a podcast showcasing the work of faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences, is celebrating its one-year anniversary by sitting down with host and associate professor of…
Jody Patterson was recently named the first Roy Lichtenstein Foundation Chair of Art History. The Roy Lichtenstein Foundation established the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation Endowed Chair in Art History…
The reach and impact of the College of Arts and Sciences is extraordinary. It is the result of the breadth and excellence of our academic offerings in addition to our vast and energetic alumni and…
Vice Chair for Research and Administration Christopher Jaroniec was recently named Arts and Sciences Dean for Research.
Claudia Turro, Dow Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, was named chair of the department, effective July 1, 2019.
Gregory Caldeira, Distinguished University Professor and Dreher Chair in Political Communication and Policy Thinking, was named chair of the Department of Political Science.
Cynthia Clopper, professor in the Department of Linguistics, was named chair of the department, effective July 1, 2019. Clopper has served as interim chair since August 2018.
The College of Arts and Sciences announces its 2019 Distinguished College Professor awards.
Lawyer, business administrator and independent curator Deidre Hamlar was named associate director of Ohio State’s African American and African Studies Community Extension Center.