Arts and Sciences
@ASCatOSU
The College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of @OhioState, where we provide the foundation for undergraduate and graduate education and research.
The Cognitive Health in Late Life Lab is encouraging Ohioans to adopt lifestyle changes to improve their brain health. And, through a new study led by neuropsychologist Jeremy Grant, aims to provide an overview of the state of brain health in central Ohio. news.osu.edu/ohio-state-ini…
ICYMI: Theatre alum Zachry J. Bailey ’17 was featured in the official Playbill for the 78th Annual Tony Awards (pg. 72 — Broadway's Fresh Faces). Bailey recently served as assistant stage manager and fight captain for "Floyd Collins." Read the Playbill: bit.ly/4lXB61f

PhD student Kate Stewart led a study showing that most coming-of-age movies don’t reflect the true challenges of adolescence. Repeated exposure to idealized portrayals of romantic interaction & body image impacts how teens interact w/ the world around them.news.osu.edu/popular-teen-m…
Since joining the development nonprofit Downtown Columbus in 2007, Amy Edwards Taylor (’94, ’99 MPA) has transformed timely ideas into $500 million worth of projects that have dramatically reshaped the landscape of Columbus’ downtown. alumnimagazine.osu.edu/story/amy-edwa…
Professors Brad Bushman, Elisabeth Sterck and Utrecht University colleagues co-authored a study suggesting that long-tailed macaques share some of our interests. In this case, the monkeys seem to like videos featuring aggression and individuals they know. news.osu.edu/like-humans-mo…
P60 invites older adults to audit courses alongside degree-seeking students. Each year, participants from across Ohio engage meaningfully w/ faculty, staff & students, exemplifying the university’s commitment to lifelong learning & community connection. artsandsciences.osu.edu/news/ohio-stat…
Alberto Vega Rivera @ohiostatedesign @ascatosu worked on development of Oi Marimbi, the first video-game for children depicting and taking place in the Colombian Pacific region. It's now available in English for Android & iOS with support by @clasatosu. bit.ly/4eVF8oO
How we measure movement impacts what we know about memory 🧠 @ASCatOSU / @OhioStateCBI researchers used OSC to run thousands of models on the link between memory and activity. Grad student @oliviahornneuro shared the findings at OSC’s Research Symposium: osc.edu/press/ohio_sta…
In August, 16 faculty members from 8 colleges will begin meeting as the inaugural class of @OhioState’s Engaged Scholars Academy. Arts and Sciences faculty include: Alfonso Cervera Maranda DeBusk Ryan Joyce Rachel Skaggs Matt Wu news.osu.edu/ohio-state-lau…
With grit, foresight and resilience, Columbus gallerists Michelle Brandt ’96 and Duff Lindsay ’74 overcame life-threatening crises, rebooted their businesses and are pioneering a revitalized downtown corridor. alumnimagazine.osu.edu/story/michelle…
Professor Sarah Hayford co-authored a study suggesting that about half of women who want children are unsure if they will follow through. Complicated feelings and many nuances point to there being no simple answer to the declining birth rate in the U.S. news.osu.edu/most-women-wan…
Producer/DJ Jason Rawls first gained prominence on the national scene after his work w/ Black Star. He discusses his approach to education, the elements of hip hop culture, youth culture pedagogy & his research into the producer’s role in hip hop music. bit.ly/44UJZmB
Congrats to Assoc. Prof. Claudia Wier for being awarded a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Croatia! She will be based at the University of Rijeka’s Academy of Applied Arts in Rijeka, Croatia and will teach three courses in voice, movement and devising. 🔗 bit.ly/3GvIK3Y

Associate Professor Philip Mazzocco is lead author of a study which shows that most people think they would be more likely than the average person to disobey an immoral or unlawful order from an authority figure. @OhioStatePsych news.osu.edu/why-resisting-…
Assoc. Professor Kevin McClatchy taps his theatrical talents (and Shakespeare’s poetry) to inspire children with autism and veterans. “We don’t have agendas; we’re just offering opportunities to strengthen things that may help someone navigate the world.” alumnimagazine.osu.edu/story/kevin-mc…
Congrats to the Arts and Sciences faculty who received OSEP Academic Collaboration Awards! Associate Professor Nicole Karn, @OSU_CBC Associate Professor Chris Orban, @OSUPhysics Professor Maria Palazzi, @OhioStateDesign Learn more: bit.ly/3Imvcbr
“My study abroad experience was memorable because I got to meet so many kind people who educated me and opened my heart to new experiences,” reflected Lily Myers on the Global May Germany program 🇩🇪 #BuckeyesAbroad @ASCatOSU @OhioStatePsych oia.osu.edu/news/2025/07/0…
Parents, it is not just your imagination – you are spending more time, money and resources on your kids’ sports activities than moms and dads from previous generations. The study was lead by Professor Chris Knoester and colleague Chris Bjork of Vassar. news.osu.edu/parents-spendi…
Devices made with cheap strips of paper have outperformed two other testing methods in detecting malaria infection in asymptomatic people in Ghana – a diagnostic advance that could accelerate efforts to eliminate the disease, researchers say. @OSU_CBC news.osu.edu/paper-based-de…
Alumna Daisy Lewis '02 majored in finance and minored in art at Ohio State. Those diverse skills for crunching numbers and crafting classic soul food combine to serve Lewis well as owner of The Modern Southern Table, a popular eatery in Columbus. alumnimagazine.osu.edu/story/daisy-le…