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Sustainable theatre aims to inspire environmental options in entertainment
“Going green,” is a phrase you hear a lot these days, as people and organizations strive to create a more sustainable and thriving environment. The Department of Theatre, Film and Media Arts at…
PhD student’s lifelong passion for music connects continents
For a few days every year in March, most of the country celebrates the luck of the Irish. All year round, PhD student Nicholas Booker celebrates culture connected to Cornwall,…
iPad Children: Optimism fuels research into screen media for young children
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…
Award-winning professor advances folklore at Ohio State
The study of folklore at Ohio State – ranging from tales of ghosts and goblins to stories of cultural heritage throughout the world – dates back nearly 100 years. In recent decades, developments…
Wildfire statistics show their impact beyond burn damage
Wildfires leave behind devastation. In their wake, they destroy homes, businesses and wildlife. And according to research from assistant professor Kate Hu, their impact goes…
Arts and Sciences helped Jon Anderegg pursue his passions, return to Ohio State through award-winning research
Jon Anderegg is an extraordinarily well-traveled and accomplished scholar. He has been educated or been an educator in five states at a number of different institutions. However,…
Underground History: Historic cemeteries tell stories of forgotten families
The Underground Railroad in North America, which helped slaves from southern states flee to northern states and Canada is an important story when telling America’s history. The journey south,…
Bourgeois awarded Fulbright U.S. Scholar award to Brazil
Tiffany Bourgeois, assistant professor, Department of Arts Administration, Education and Policy in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded a 2025-2026 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to…
Intergenerational workshops help children showcase heritage through book series Bigger Than Me: My Story, My Culture
A local intergenerational workshop series is helping children in central Ohio connect with their history by writing self-published books that tell stories of their unique heritage.
The…