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15 Arts and Sciences students named Presidential Fellows
Awarded each semester to graduate students of outstanding scholarship, the Presidential Fellowship gives fellows one year of full-time financial support.
Field school sheds light on history of slavery and its modern manifestations
A group of undergraduate students recently partook in a field school that examined the history of slavery and racism. Students explored the home and plantation of former U.S. President James Madison…
Q&A faculty spotlight: Greg Anderson
Greg William Anderson is an exceptional scholar focused on ancient Greece, historical thought and critical theory, but it’s his skills in the classroom that keep earning accolades. Anderson has…
Cardiologist and historian collaborate to teach racial health disparities course
Leveraging the knowledge of both a physician and an historian, the interdisciplinary course "AFAMAST 4326: Race and Medicine" draws students from a variety of academic interests.
College of Arts and Sciences announces 5 new majors
The College of Arts and Sciences at Ohio State has launched five new undergraduate majors, all of which incorporate emerging trends and issues into carefully designed, interdisciplinary academic…
Raising awareness for the linguistic needs of heritage speakers
As the number of heritage language learners at Ohio State grows, so too does the need to identify, understand and share their stories and experiences. This increased interest in developing courses…
Ghost stories, death cafes and the darker side of life
Ohio State alumna Chris Woodyard is the author of the "Haunted Ohio" series, which chronicles ghostly tales from Ohio's 88 counties.
The Ohio Field School: Student research on-site in Scioto County
The Center for Folklore Studies at Ohio State is supporting, documenting and preserving local cultures through its Ohio Field School.
Q&A on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Daniel Rivers, associate professor of history and director of the American Indian Studies program, offers his insight about Native American history in Ohio and the origins of Indigenous Peoples' Day.