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Arts and Sciences experts comment on Biden administration
Joe Biden takes the oath of office as the 46th president of the United States.
On Jan. 20, Joseph R. Biden was sworn in as the 46th…

Survey attempts to quantify added stresses on family life during COVID-19 lockdowns
Since the spring, families have all been getting a little closer.
When COVID-19 cases grew in March, businesses shuttered, children stayed home from school and adults’ access to their…

Arts and Sciences experts weigh in on Capitol siege
Supporters of President Donald Trump storm the U.S. Capitol building Jan. 6. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
The attempted insurrection and violent…

Kraft establishes 'Lantern' position in honor of late mother-in-law
The Lantern office. Photo credit Jo McCulty.
One of Nicole Kraft’s favorite memories will always include her mother-in-law Carolyn, The Lantern…

Q&A: With support from Google, political science professor to counteract vaccine misinformation
With a share of a $450,000 gift from Google, Thomas Wood, assistant professor in the Department of Political Science, will investigate how fact-checking can effectively counteract misinformation…

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…

Christina Allen puts food security on the menu for Columbus residents
Christina Allen’s hunger for learning about food started when she was diagnosed with celiac disease at age 10.
“That was a pretty formative experience for me,” Allen said. “I was like, ‘…

Ryan King named dean of social and behavioral sciences
On Dec. 18, 2020, Executive Dean and Vice Provost Gretchen Ritter sent the following message to College of Arts and Sciences faculty and staff.
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to…

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…