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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…

Bold new opera reimagines ‘Old Man and the Sea’
Produced by national opera presenter Beth Morrison Projects, the work also has received critical support from the College of Arts and Sciences.

Ohio State graduate wins Peabody Award for documentary “The Only Doctor”
"The Only Doctor," a documentary film by Ohio State graduate Matthew Hashiguchi ’07, examines rural healthcare in the United States through the eyes of Dr. Karen Kinsell, the lone physician…

Ohio State brings dance, community to prison
Assistant Professor of Dance Irvin Gonzalez has been passionate about advocacy for as long as he can remember.
“Growing up, I would translate for my parents,” said Gonzalez, whose…

Using Shakespeare to unlock blocks in children with autism
Around the circle, children with autism and Ohio State students tap their hearts to a beat, singing, He-llo~, He-llo~, He-llo~.
Names are incorporated: He-llo~ Matthew… He-llo~ Malik.
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Ohio State Energy Partners grants support projects in the arts and sciences
Ohio State Energy Partners (OSEP), the university’s comprehensive energy management partnership, has announced its 2025-2026 grant recipients. Awardees include Nicole Karn in the Department of…

Art allies
With grit, foresight and resilience, Columbus gallerists and College of Arts and Sciences alumni Michelle Brandt ’96 and Duff Lindsay ’74 overcame life-threatening crises, rebooted their…

Kevin McClatchy uses supporting role to help kids
The actor, associate professor and Ohio State’s 2024–25 artist laureate taps his theatrical talents (and Shakespeare’s poetry) to inspire children with autism and veterans.

How Daisy Lewis is cooking, counting and thriving
Amid a whirlwind of things to get done, art alumna Sadaya “Daisy” Lewis ’02 is opening the second location of her popular Modern Southern Table.