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Michael Ibrahim joins School of Music as new director
Food. Water. Air. Music.
For Michael Ibrahim, those are the necessities of life.
“For me not to have music would feel like an unimaginable loss,” Ibrahim said. “There is something…

Spanish alumna’s new film inspired by worldly experiences at Ohio State
Kristen Bernardi Rader on a cliff in Barcelona. Photos courtesy Kristen Bernardi Rader
Spanish alumna Kristen Bernardi Rader’s dream of…

Blending history and memoir, Lindsey's 'America, Goddam' examines violence against Black women
As Treva Lindsey developed her upcoming book, she felt its initial title was missing something.
Then one day, Nina Simone spoke to her.
Nina Simone performs her protest…

Sonic Arts Ensemble records album from across the globe
A screenshot from a Sonic Arts Ensemble recording session where visual effects are incorporated live as the musicians perform.
Marc Ainger…

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 Joshua Jay — then a student of hers —…

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, staff and alumni who leverage their…