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Venezuela-focused panel discusses shift in American foreign policy
National security scholars at The Ohio State University are noticing a change in tone and rhetoric in the way the United States is conducting foreign policy following the capture of Venezuelan…
Theater production brings “leading robot” to life
The Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts and the College of Engineering recently came together to make magic on stage, combining forces to build a fully functioning animatronic robot that…
2025’s Top Stories in the Arts and Sciences
A lot happened in the College of Arts and Sciences in 2025. Let's take a look back at some of our top stories from the past 12 months as we get ready to share another year of excellence, innovation…
Buckeyes in Action: 'Where they plotted and changed the world'
Julia Applegate, lecturer in the Department of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies, leads efforts to preserve the rich history of Columbus lesbian bar Summit Station with the documentary "Free Beer…
New workshops help Ohio State faculty and staff navigate new state laws
The Ohio State University’s Center for Ethics and Human Values has been hard at work helping faculty and staff prepare to teach in ways that are consistent with the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act,…
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 know…
Humanities, engineering students come together for global internship
Humanities and engineering students at Ohio State recently completed a week-long internship alongside the University of Osaka and Japanese robotics company OTC Daihen, tackling issues facing the…
Why AI is never going to run the world
The secret to human intelligence can’t be replicated or improved on by artificial intelligence, according to researcher Angus Fletcher. Fletcher, a professor of English at The Ohio State University’s…
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, however…