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Caldeira named chair of the Department of Political Science

Gregory Caldeira, Distinguished University Professor and Dreher Chair in Political Communication and Policy Thinking, was named chair of the Department of Political Science, effective July 1, 2019…

2019 Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professors

The College of Arts and Sciences is thrilled to announce its 2019 Distinguished Professor awards. This award serves to honor full professor colleagues who have excelled in teaching, service …

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Department of Sociology to offer Bachelor of Science in autumn 2019

Beginning autumn 2019, the Department of Sociology will offer a Bachelor of Science. 

With only four other Big Ten universities offering a Bachelor of Science in…

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14 Arts and Sciences graduate students named Presidential Fellows

Fourteen graduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences have received a Spring 2019 Presidential Fellowship, the most prestigious award given by the Graduate School at Ohio State. Awarded…

Paul Bellair

Paul Bellair named director of Criminal Justice Research Center

Paul Bellair, professor of sociology, has been named director of the Criminal Justice Research Center, effective June 1, 2019, through June 20, 2023, pending approval by the Board of Trustees.…

Ryan King

King named chair of Department of Sociology

Ryan King, professor of sociology and associate director of the Criminal Justice Research Center (CJRC), was recently named chair of the Department of Sociology, effective June 1, 2019 (pending…

Gretchen Ritter

Gretchen Ritter is new executive dean and vice provost of Arts and Sciences

Gretchen Ritter, a leading expert in the history of women's constitutional rights and contemporary issues concerning democracy and citizenship in American politics, has been appointed executive…

A message from the provost welcoming the new executive dean and vice provost for the Arts and Sciences

Executive Vice President and Provost Bruce A. McPheron sent the message below to Ohio State colleagues announcing Gretchen Ritter as the next executive dean and vice provost for the College of…

Spring Recognition Ceremony Honorees

Spring Recognition Ceremony honors distinguished teaching, mentorship

On Tuesday, April 16, the College of Arts and Sciences hosted its fourth annual Spring Recognition Ceremony, honoring the recipients of endowed college awards and college-wide awards for…