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Neutrinos ‘flavor’ may hold clues to the universe’s biggest secrets
In a new analysis, physicists provide the most precise picture yet of how neutrinos change ‘flavor’ as they travel through the cosmos.
Neutrinos are fundamental…
Herbals: botanical bounty of the Renaissance book trade
Herbals, a genre of books that contain information and illustrations about plants and their uses, dominated the print marketplace in England through the 16th and early 17th centuries. While we…
A foundation for understanding
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…
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,…
Sullivan receives 2026 ASM Award for Environmental Research
Matthew Sullivan, a professor in the Department of Microbiology and director of the Center of Microbiome Science, is the recipient of the 2026 Award for Environmental Research from the American…
Arts and Sciences welcomes new chairs and directors
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…
City Therapeutics, founded on Kotaro Nakanishi’s Ohio State research, secures $1 billion collaboration with Biogen
Biogen is investing up to $1 billion in a new research collaboration with City Therapeutics, a biotechnology company founded on discoveries made at The Ohio State University. The agreement…
Wier awarded Fulbright U.S. Scholar award to Croatia
Claudia Wier, associate professor of teaching, Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts, and School of Music, College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded a 2025-2026 Fulbright…
Ohio State launches Engaged Scholars Academy
In August, the inaugural class of The Ohio State University’s Engaged Scholars Academy will begin with 16 tenure-track faculty members from eight different colleges.
The participants will…