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Acclaimed paleoartist speaks at Ohio State

When reconstructing the face of a recently deceased individual, scientists can use data from human cadavers and living people. But how do you reconstruct a face that’s more than 140,00 years old?…

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Three Arts and Sciences artists among 2025 Guggenheim Fellows

By Christina Dierkes

Ahmad Al-Jallad, Sofia Chair in Arabic Studies and a professor in the Department of Near Eastern and South Asian Languages and Cultures; Dionne Lee, assistant professor in the Department of Art;…

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Norah Zuniga Shaw Partners with Doris Duke Foundation for XR Performance Research

Professor Norah Zuniga Shaw, Director for Dance and Technology at The Ohio State University’s Advanced Computing Center for the Arts and Design (ACCAD) and Department of Dance, is partnering with…

Kate Shannon

2025-2026 Ohio State Artist Laureate announced

The Ohio State University has selected Kate Shannon, associate professor in the Department of Art at Ohio State Mansfield, as its 2025-2026 Artist Laureate. Shannon will begin a one-year…

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The Sheer Power of Prose

Children with autism experience myriad struggles. Often, one of them is simply being invited to play. Have fun. Because if you think those with autism don’t want to be social and creative, you’re…

Under Ohio Stars by Kate Durham

Exhibition displays work from Ohio State auxiliary faculty and staff

Merijn van der Heijden has been the director of Urban Arts Space at The Ohio State University since 2018. The annual Department of Art Auxiliary Faculty and Staff Exhibition long predates her, she…

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Theater as a Leadership Tool: How the Stage Shapes Strong Leaders

By Shantay Piazza

At the College of Arts and Sciences, we recognize that behind every degree lies a unique and inspiring career path. Our Arts and Sciences at Work series highlights alumni who have forged their own…

Chipper Orban

Scenes from the sandbox

Take a look inside the Pelotonia Research Center, Ohio State’s new scientific hot spot, where teamwork, creativity and innovation flourish.

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College of Arts and Sciences awards five Instrumentation and Infrastructure Grants

By Christina Dierkes

Research and creative activity are often impossible without the right equipment, and the College of Arts and Sciences is stepping up to help faculty members replace outdated instrumentation,…