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Dana Renga named divisional dean of arts and humanities
Dana Renga, professor and chair of the Department of French and Italian, was recently named new divisional dean for arts and humanities. Her term begins July 1.
Ohio State TEDx event features eight speakers from Arts and Sciences
This year's TEDxOhioStateUniversity event, "Horizons," features experts from every corner of the College of Arts and Sciences — from the arts and humanities to the social and physical sciences.
Department of History honors Helen Gray Edmonds, emphasizes diversity and Black history
The Department of History's new Helen Gray Edmonds Seminar Room will recognize the first African American woman to earn a history PhD at Ohio State. The department will also hang an original print by…
Nine Arts and Sciences postdocs named 2021 President's Postdoctoral Scholars
Of the 10 scholars named 2021 President's Postdoctoral Scholars, supported by the Office of the President, nine hail from the College of Arts and Sciences.
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…
Literature heals, boosts creativity and courage, says Angus Fletcher in new book 'Wonderworks'
Angus Fletcher, professor in the Department of English and Project Narrative, explores the psychological effects of different narrative technologies in his new book Wonderworks: The 25 Most…
Mansfield Microfarms craft sustainable urban agriculture model
When Curtis embarked on the Mansfield Microfarm Project four years ago, he wanted to address two common problems in urban farming: An absence of social justice in environmentalism, and tendency for…
Jared Gardner named director of Humanities Institute
Professor Jared Gardner, the Joseph V. Denney Designated Professor of English and the director of the Popular Culture Studies program, has been named director of the Humanities Institute at Ohio…
Janice Aski and Jhumpa Lahiri discuss the power of language learning
Department of French and Italian Professor Janice Aski and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri discuss how world languages contribute uniquely to the development of intercultural competence…