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Ohio State trustees approve new endowed faculty positions, support funds for Arts and Sciences
The June 2020 trustees meeting recognized significant and historic philanthropic contributions and support across multiple departments and areas. The gifts helped the College of Arts and Sciences…
Dive into Black history with these four books by Arts and Sciences faculty
Expand your understanding of how Black people have fought for equality and justice throughout the history of the United States.
Looking back on spring 2020
Take a look back at the transformations and accomplishments of students, faculty and staff in the face of unprecedented challenges during spring 2020.
Q&A faculty spotlight: Kendra McSweeney
Kendra McSweeney has received the Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching, which is given to faculty for their superior teaching; the Distinguished Undergraduate Research Mentor…
New Arts and Sciences chairs and directors for 2020
Eight Arts and Sciences faculty have been appointed chairs or directors of units within the college.
Teaching the "hard history" of slavery and racism in America
Hasan Jeffries teaches students of all ages "hard history." Now, through support of fellow educators and the conversations he has with his daughters, he's encouraging a more complicated…
How the arts and humanities are confronting climate change
Climate change isn't just an issue for science. It's a complex problem that requires a bold response from artists, activists, performers and creators. These are some ways they're using narrative and…
Three Arts and Sciences faculty named Distinguished University Professors for 2020
Ohio State appoints no more than three Distinguished University Professors annually. All awardees for 2020 were faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences: Janet Box-Steffensmeier, Susan Olesik and…
Aldama creates complex Latinx representation for kids in The Adventures of Chupacabra Charlie
In his debut children's book, The Adventures of Chupacabra Charlie, Distinguished University Professor Frederick Aldama re-defines a popular Latinx mythological monster to fill a gap in…