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Creative writing MFA alum named NEA Fellow, reflects on book about Ukraine
It’s April 2014 — just a few weeks after Russia’s annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula — and Sonya Bilocerkowycz MFA ’17 is walking through a small cemetery in western Ukraine with her…

On cusp of retirement, Herman publishes novel with inspiration from former student
Department of English Professor Michelle Herman used to watch in amazement as internationally renowned magician…

Understanding body acceptance and community influence in the body positivity movement
Body positivity and anti-diet rebellions are rooted in the fat acceptance movement of the 1960s. Created by advocates in marginalized populations to further the rights of overweight individuals…

In memoriam: Charles Csuri
The Ohio State University mourns the loss of world-renowned artist, long-time faculty member and pioneer of digital art Charles “Chuck” Csuri, who passed peacefully in Lakewood…

Ten Arts and Sciences experts take stage at TEDxOhioStateUniversity event
Every spring semester, TEDxOhioStateUniversity hosts an event featuring Ohio State students, faculty,…

Jules Verne Writing Residency brings Michaël Ferrier to Ohio State
Michaël Ferrier has been to the United States before, but he’s never been to the Midwest.
When Ferrier, a French writer and professor based in Tokyo, lands in Columbus on Thursday for a…

Sessa awarded National Endowment for the Humanities grant
Kristina Sessa, a professor in the Department of History, was awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant, which recognizes and supports humanities initiatives, innovative digital…

Ring in the New Year with Arts and Sciences faculty's books from 2021
Whether you’re looking for your next favorite book or just want to show some support to Arts and Sciences faculty, we have some great suggestions for your next read. On this list, you’ll find a…

ASC in review: 2021's top stories
At the turn of the new year, we take a step back to evaluate the stories we told about the College of Arts and Sciences community in 2021. We are proud to present some of our top stories of the…