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Venezuela-focused panel discusses shift in American foreign policy
National security scholars at The Ohio State University are noticing a change in tone and rhetoric in the way the United States is conducting foreign policy following the capture of Venezuelan…
2025’s Top Stories in the Arts and Sciences
A lot happened in the College of Arts and Sciences in 2025. Let's take a look back at some of our top stories from the past 12 months as we get ready to share another year of excellence, innovation…
Socializing alone: The downside of communication technology
A review of more than 1,000 studies suggests that using technology to communicate with others is better than nothing – but still not as good as face-to-face interactions. Researchers found that…
A decline in churchgoing linked to more deaths of despair
A decline in religious participation among middle-aged, less educated white Americans may have played a role in the widely noted increases in “deaths of despair,” a new study finds. Researchers found…
The heart of the story
Journalism alumna Linda Kass ’78 MA didn’t plan to be a novelist, bookstore owner and community leader. She just followed her curiosity—and the stories that shaped her.
Engaged Scholars: Hollie Nyseth Nzitatira
Engaged Scholars is a series highlighting Ohio State faculty who have made an impact in our communities through their community-engaged research and teaching. In this edition, Hollie Nyseth Nzitatira…
Shanghai Rankings highlight academic excellence in the Arts and Sciences
Several programs in the College of Arts and Sciences earned strong international recognition in the 2025 Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS). GRAS evaluates world universities…
Will my kid be a pro athlete? Study finds what parents think
Many children grow up dreaming – or maybe even expecting – that they will become a star in football, basketball or whatever their favorite sport may be. Most parents have more realistic expectations…
Kids have high trust of scientists, despite TV depictions
Young children have a lot of trust in scientists, and watching superhero TV shows with villainous researchers has little impact – and only in certain situations, a new study shows. Findings showed…