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Young alum found her place in international studies and geography
When recent graduate Rebecca Rose Martin first came to Ohio State, she knew she wanted to do research, but needed a little time to decide on a major. After trying biology and engineering,…

Alumna’s experience at Ohio State fuels connection, outreach in New Orleans
Karen Boudrie Greig’s heart is in New Orleans.
And she owes that, in part, to the time she spent at Ohio State.
Finding your niche and finding the things you can contribute to…

Alumni Q&A: Linda Thomas Brooks
Linda Thomas Brooks (BA, journalism, 1985) has years of diverse experience in the fields of media, advertising and consumer behavior. She is currently the president and CEO of MPA – The…

15 Arts and Sciences graduate students awarded Presidential Fellowships
Fifteen graduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences have received a spring 2018 Presidential Fellowship, the most prestigious award given by the Graduate School.
Awarded each…

The sociology of online criminal drug markets
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It’s a risky business buying illegal drugs, and more people are turning to the dark web to do so.
Accessible only through encrypted internet…

Spring Recognition: A Celebration of Distinguished Teaching and Scholarship
On Tuesday, April 10, the College of Arts and Sciences hosted its third annual Spring Recognition Ceremony, honoring the recipients of all endowed college awards and college-wide awards for…

Psychology major presents research on heart rate variability and music listening preferences
Music plays a role in every person’s life. From the casual listener to the avid musician, music can have an emotional and physical impact. These effects inspired Havovi Desai to conduct a…

Mershon Center explores future of U.S. military, democracy
When the United States ended the draft and moved to an all-volunteer military in 1973, most political and military leaders assumed that the nation would reactivate the draft in the event of…

Top honors for Arts and Sciences student, alumna
Students and alumni in the College of Arts and Sciences are no strangers to receiving awards and recognition. Among the college’s most recent award winners, fourth-year student Anna Voelker has…