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Lessons in diplomacy from a fallen peacemaker
A student of Joseph Kruzel’s recalls the professor’s brilliance—and his tragic death 30 years ago in Bosnia’s brutal conflict.
Why kids quit sports, and how to keep them playing
More kids are leaving youth sports than ever before — between 60 and 70 percent drop out before adulthood. That’s a problem, because youth sports aren’t just about competition. They build confidence,…
Herbals: botanical bounty of the Renaissance book trade
Herbals, a genre of books that contain information and illustrations about plants and their uses, dominated the print marketplace in England through the 16th and early 17th centuries. While we know…
Dr. Terron Banner Appointed New Director of Urban Arts Space
Urban Arts Space is thrilled to announce that Dr. Terron Banner has been appointed as the organization’s new Director, bringing his commitment to community and his expertise in arts administration…
College of Arts and Sciences launches first-of-its-kind Forensic Anthropology Lab
The Department of Anthropology in Ohio State’s College of Arts and Sciences has officially opened the doors of the new Forensic Anthropology Laboratory — a milestone that furthers the hands-on…
A foundation for understanding
When accomplished academics support endowed chairs, they bring a unique view of what truly transforms a university. Gifford Weary, PhD, emeritus faculty and former dean of social and behavioral…
Humanities, engineering students come together for global internship
Humanities and engineering students at Ohio State recently completed a week-long internship alongside the University of Osaka and Japanese robotics company OTC Daihen, tackling issues facing the…
A rapid rise of private club and travel teams in youth sports
A new study provides evidence of the explosive growth of private club and travel teams in youth sports over the past 60 years. Researchers found that kids who were born in the 1990s were about three…
Male crickets bulk up, females invest in reproductive organs
A lab study in crickets has revealed sex differences in how the insects direct their nutritional resources to increase chances of generating offspring, finding that females prepare for producing eggs…