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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.
Journalism alum to release graphic novel as 50th anniversary of Kent State shooting nears
Journalism alumnus John "Derf" Backderf once penned controversial and biting political cartoons for "The Lantern." Soon, he'll release his fourth graphic novel, "Kent State: Four Dead in Ohio," which…
Graphic novel with roots in The Lantern coming to Netflix
Former journalism and art student Jeff Smith developed his award-winning fantasy comic book epic, "Bone," in The Lantern. The series is now being adapted for television by Netflix, and Smith…
Students, faculty featured in OIA International Photography Exhibition
The Office of International Affairs' 19th annual International Photography Exhibition features 40 photos in 21 different countries by students, staff, faculty and alumni. Of the 40 images, Arts and…