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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.

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Simone Drake appointed chair of AAAS

Simone Drake, Hazel C. Youngberg Trustees Distinguished Professor, has been named chair of the Department of African American and African Studies (AAAS), effective June 1, 2018, to June 30, 2022.

15 Arts and Sciences graduate students awarded Presidential Fellowships

This spring, 15 graduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences received Presidential Fellowships, the most prestigious award given by the Graduate School.

Still from Professor Ann Hamilton's performance, "The Theater is a Blank Page" at UCLA in May 2018. Image credit Calista Lyon

Art professor's production brings experience of reading to life

Distinguished University Professor Ann Hamilton’s immersive installation “The Theater Is a Blank Page" was developed as an exploration of the conditions and experiences of reading.

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Anthropology alum brings art and history to life

When Larissa Boiwka was an anthropology undergraduate at Ohio State studying ancient cultures, she never imagined where her degree would take her after graduation.

Spring Recognition: A Celebration of Distinguished Teaching and Scholarship

On April 10, the College of Arts and Sciences hosted its annual Spring Recognition Ceremony, honoring faculty and others in the college for their outstanding achievements in the arts and sciences.

History professor reflects on MLK Jr. at National Civil Rights Museum

Associate professor of history Hasan Kwame Jeffries spoke at a 50th anniversary commemoration event of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, attesting to his many contributions to the civil…

A page from alum John Backderf's graphic novel, "My Friend Dahmer."

Alum and "My Friend Dahmer" author reflects on success

Journalism alum and author of "My Friend Dahmer" John “Derf” Backderf reflects on his time at Ohio State and the big screen adaptation of his acclaimed graphic novel.