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Former TBDBITL member, communication alum selected to prestigious Thunderbirds squadron
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Thunderbird No. 6 performs the sneak pass maneuver during a practice show. Photo credit…

Caldeira named chair of the Department of Political Science
Gregory Caldeira, Distinguished University Professor and Dreher Chair in Political Communication and Policy Thinking, was named chair of the Department of Political Science, effective July 1, 2019…

American Religious Sounds Project breaks new ground in religious studies
Isaac Weiner, associate professor of comparative studies, and Amy DeRogatis, professor of religious studies at Michigan State University.
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2019 Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professors
The College of Arts and Sciences is thrilled to announce its 2019 Distinguished Professor awards. This award serves to honor full professor colleagues who have excelled in teaching, service …

Department of Sociology to offer Bachelor of Science in autumn 2019
Beginning autumn 2019, the Department of Sociology will offer a Bachelor of Science.
With only four other Big Ten universities offering a Bachelor of Science in…

14 Arts and Sciences graduate students named Presidential Fellows
Fourteen graduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences have received a Spring 2019 Presidential Fellowship, the most prestigious award given by the Graduate School at Ohio State. Awarded…
Paul Bellair named director of Criminal Justice Research Center
Paul Bellair, professor of sociology, has been named director of the Criminal Justice Research Center, effective June 1, 2019, through June 20, 2023, pending approval by the Board of Trustees.…

King named chair of Department of Sociology
Ryan King, professor of sociology and associate director of the Criminal Justice Research Center (CJRC), was recently named chair of the Department of Sociology, effective June 1, 2019 (pending…

Gretchen Ritter is new executive dean and vice provost of Arts and Sciences
Gretchen Ritter, a leading expert in the history of women's constitutional rights and contemporary issues concerning democracy and citizenship in American politics, has been appointed executive…