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Social distancing book recommendations
In a new era of isolation and social distancing brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, we turn to a medium most comforting: books. As such, faculty and friends of the Department of English have shared…
Laura Seeger keeps calm and carries on
As the Department of History transitioned courses online, Laura Seeger's leadership shepherded the department to success.
Berkowitz raises profile of interpreters at coronavirus briefings
Marla Berkowitz, a senior lecturer in Ohio State's American Sign Language Program and the only certified deaf interpreter in Ohio, is tasked with interpreting Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's daily…
Anthropology PhD student Zooms through dissertation defense
Rather than postpone his dissertation defense for weeks or possibly longer, Padgett and the committee decided to continue with March 20. He would defend his dissertation remotely from Hawaii as…
Beyond the newsroom: Lantern journalists step up to provide coronavirus coverage
The coronavirus pandemic is a global crisis unlike any other, and reporters everywhere are covering it daily. In the face of unprecedented and unforeseen circumstances, the student journalists at The…
From math to Cheez Whiz: MFA student puts her one-of-a-kind spin on art
Kristen Phipps, a Master of Fine Arts student in painting and drawing, always knew she was an artist. Now, she's making her mark at Ohio State.
Industry artists teach AAAS courses on hip-hop and film
"The Art and Politics of Hip Hop" and "Black Visual Culture and Popular Media" are two courses in the Department of African American and African Studies. They are taught by a hip-hop producer and…
Celebrating the beginning of the Lunar New Year
The Ohio State community celebrated the Lunar New Year with traditional East Asian dances, cuisine, music and more.
2019 Ratner Distinguished Teaching Award Winners
Five Arts and Humanities faculty members have been recognized due to their creative teaching and extraordinary records of engaging, motivating and inspiring students.