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Understanding body acceptance and community influence in the body positivity movement
Body positivity and anti-diet rebellions are rooted in the fat acceptance movement of the 1960s. Created by advocates in marginalized populations to further the rights of overweight individuals…
Elmore named 2022 Dan David Prize Winner
Bart Elmore, an associate professor in the Department of History, was one of nine early- to mid-career scholars of history to receive the 2022 Dan David Prize. A selection committee of…

Arts and Sciences experts discuss Russian invasion of Ukraine
After several weeks of rising tension, Russia invaded Ukraine during the early hours of Thursday, Feb. 24, launching airstrikes to destroy military infrastructure and deploying tanks and…

Ten Arts and Sciences experts take stage at TEDxOhioStateUniversity event
Every spring semester, TEDxOhioStateUniversity hosts an event featuring Ohio State students, faculty, staff and alumni who leverage their…

Two current and former Arts and Sciences students competing in Winter Olympics
Jincy Dunne, a 2019 psychology grad, will be skating for Team USA at the Winter Olympics.
Two Arts and Sciences students will be…

Four Arts and Sciences scientists named AAAS Fellows
From left: Bear Braumoeller, Joshua Goldberger, Michael Annan Lisa and Harvey Miller.
The 2021 class of Fellows of the American Association…

Speech and hearing science student works at intersections of advocacy
Jaiden Blancaflor was surprised to learn that, in a way, he’s indecisive.
In the five years since he started working in social…

Ring in the New Year with Arts and Sciences faculty's books from 2021
Whether you’re looking for your next favorite book or just want to show some support to Arts and Sciences faculty, we have some great suggestions for your next read. On this list, you’ll find a…

22 Arts and Sciences graduate students named 2021-2022 Presidential Fellows
The Ohio State Graduate School announced its 40 Presidential Fellows for 2021-2022, a group that includes 22 students in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Presidential Fellowship is the most…