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New LGBTQ+ studies minor explores non-normative gender and sexuality
The Department of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies has launched a new LGBTQ+ studies minor, which will enable students who want to explore the broad array of how people embody and express gender…
Arts and Sciences experts comment on Biden administration
On Jan. 20, Joseph R. Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. Scholars in the College of Arts and Sciences weighed in on the inauguration, the shift in government and what…
Survey attempts to quantify added stresses on family life during COVID-19 lockdowns
Associate professor of sociology Kammi Schmeer has been working with the Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy to quantify how COVID-19 has impacted families, taking a snapshot of how…
Arts and Sciences experts weigh in on Capitol siege
The attempted insurrection and siege of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump will go down as one of the darker moments of modern U.S. history. Scholars in the College of Arts and…
Kraft establishes 'Lantern' position in honor of late mother-in-law
Nicole Kraft's career path was not without inspiration from her mother-in-law, Carolyn. Kraft, an associate professor of clinical communication, honored Carolyn, who passed away in 2019, by…
Q&A: With support from Google, political science professor to counteract vaccine misinformation
Thomas Wood, assistant professor of political science, is using a share of a $450,000 gift from Google to study how fact-checking can counter misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines.
New endowed faculty positions, funds established in College in Arts and Sciences
Last month, The Ohio State University Board of Trustees approved the name change of the Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts, among several other significant milestones and philanthropic…
2020 High Points
2020 was daunting and challenging, but the College of Arts and Sciences maintained its high level of excellence and innovation. We put together some of this year's high points that showcased how the…
Ten Arts and Sciences faculty named 2020 AAAS Fellows
Of the 11 Ohio State scientists elected Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) this year, 10 are from the College of Arts and Sciences.