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Using data to bring power, autonomy to Indigenous communities
Data may not be conventionally thought of as akin to other extractive industries such as oil or natural gas, yet for tribal nations, the removal of these valuable resources seems to follow a…

Virtual Honoring Excellence conversations recognize service, achievement by distinguished alumni
Each year, the College of Arts and Sciences Honoring Excellence ceremony recognizes a distinguished few of our more than 210,000 living alumni. Their accomplishments are tangible evidence of the…

Badu-Tawiah and Karbowski recognized for innovative research and entrepreneurship
Two members of the College of Arts and Sciences community were recognized for their excellence and innovation in research and…

Ohio State TEDx event features eight speakers from Arts and Sciences
Every spring, TEDxOhioStateUniversity hosts an event featuring a variety of the university’s students, faculty, staff and alumni who leverage their expertise to speak on a range of topics —…

Nine Arts and Sciences postdocs named 2021 President's Postdoctoral Scholars
Nine postdoctoral scholars in the College of Arts and Sciences were named 2021 President’s Postdoctoral Scholars, supported by the Office of the President.
The President’s Postdoctoral…

Arts and Sciences researchers recognized as highest-cited faculty worldwide
Roger Ratcliff, a Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Psychology, ranks among the top 1% worldwide in career-long citations across all…

Literature heals, boosts creativity and courage, says Angus Fletcher in new book 'Wonderworks'
When some people think about literature, they think foreshadowing, metaphors and allegories. When Angus Fletcher thinks about literature, he imagines unraveling why the experience of reading can…

New endowed faculty positions, funds established in College in Arts and Sciences
Last month, The Ohio State University Board of Trustees approved the name change of the Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts following unanimous approval by the faculty of the Department of…

2020 High Points
Though 2020 was challenging, there was no shortage of triumph in the College of Arts and Sciences community. We are proud to curate some of this year’s high points, and whatever 2021 brings, we…