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A new podcast: Voices of Excellence from the College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences at Ohio State has launched a new podcast highlighting the research of its faculty and staff: Voices of Excellence from the College of Arts and Sciences.

An art installation created by Distinguished University Professor Ann Hamilton graces the WTC Cortlandt Street subway station, which opened for the first time since 9/11 on Sept. 8, 2018.

Art professor creates installation for NYC subway station destroyed during 9/11

Ann Hamilton, Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Art, designed a $1 million art project for the Cortlandt Street subway station on the No. 1 line in Lower Manhattan, which was…

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Area Studies Centers awarded $6.67 million in federal funding

The U.S. Department of Education has provided more than $6.67 million in funding to the Centers for Latin American Studies; Slavic and East European Studies; and East Asian Studies.

Associate professors Jesse Kwiek (left) of microbiology and Thomas McDow of history at the STEAM Factory for an event that concludes their co-taught course on HIV. Photo courtesy Paul Woo, Wandering Woo Photography

History and microbiology professors co-teach course examining HIV

"HIV: From Microbiology to Macrohistory" is a course co-taught by associate professors Jesse Kwiek of microbiology and Thomas McDow of history. The class examines HIV's evolution at a molecular level…

Buckeyes studying abroad in Australia pose for a group photo at Wallaman Falls. Image courtesy Hannah Goebel

Trekking beyond the classroom

The world was the classroom for Arts and Sciences students studying abroad this summer — here are a few highlights from their adventures.

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Firsthand look at industry effects spark student's environmental studies

Kassi Burnett, a PhD student studying Germanic languages and literatures, was raised by a family of coal miners and steel mill workers, spurring her interest in environmental humanities and…

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Scott Levi appointed chair of Department of History

Professor of history Scott Levi has been named chair of the Department of History.

Robert Holub was appointed chair Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures. He was also reappointed char of Germanic Languages and Literatures.

Robert Holub appointed interim chair of NESA, reappointed chair of GLL

Robert Holub was appointed interim chair of the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures and reappointed chair of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures.

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2018 Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professors

The College of Arts and Sciences has an amazing depth of talented, dedicated and respected faculty. This year, five professors were honored as Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professors.