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Ohio State astronomy professor awarded Henry Draper Medal
Adam Leroy, a professor of astronomy at The Ohio State University, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Henry Draper Medal.
The oldest medal awarded by the…

Black immigrants attract white residents to neighborhoods
Black immigrants moving into a neighborhood can help shift the overall racial and ethnic character of the area, a new study suggests.
A researcher from The Ohio State University found that…

Buckeye trio takes on new pop culture show from ‘Jeopardy!’
More than 50,000 people applied to be on the new “Pop Culture Jeopardy!,” a twist on the classic game show, and of the 81 teams that competed in the first round, one was made entirely of Buckeyes…

2 Buckeyes build Ohio State in Minecraft and Legos
Zach Messina ’19 spent two years building campus with Minecraft blocks. During the social isolation days of COVID-19, time was heavy on his hands: “I just kind of needed a little project,”…

Creating good health
A personal crisis inspired renowned tech entrepreneur and biological sciences alum Matt Scantland ’01 to take control of his well-being. Now, his latest startup, AndHealth, is helping others…

Ohio State’s industrial design program charting path for changing landscape
When Ohio State students decide to pursue industrial design within the Department of Design, they can rest assured knowing they are learning from the industry standard.
Three professors…

2024’s Top Stories in the Arts and Sciences
A lot happened in the College of Arts and Sciences in 2024. 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,…

The Ohio State University unveils new undergraduate major in experiential media design
In response to the evolution of design practices and the escalating demand for interactive designers, The Ohio State University Department of Design is thrilled to announce the experiential media…

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