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The skeletal remains of an individual from a site in Chile.

Hubbe's research on skeletons reveals ancient population exchanges between North and South America

By extracting and studying the DNA of ancient skeletal remains — some as old as 11,000 years — an international team of researchers has uncovered significant evidence of genetic exchanges…

Marcus Kurtz

Marcus Kurtz named director of Undergraduate International Studies Program

Marcus Kurtz, professor of political science, has been named director of the Undergraduate International Studies Program (UISP), effective Jan. 1, 2019.

Kurtz received both his MA and his…

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CAIDe Lab researcher Brittany Shoots-Reinhard joins Distracted Driving Task Force

Most know driving distracted is bad, right?

So why do people still do it? That’s up to Brittany Shoots-Reinhard, a research associate in the Cognition and Affect in Decision Making (CAIDe…

Jennifer Cheavens

Q&A faculty spotlight: Jennifer Cheavens

When graduate and undergraduate students talk about Jennifer S. Cheavens, the words “best” and “favorite” come up often in reference to her teaching style and courses and to Cheavens as a…

Rob Gast marches on the field during TBDBITL reunion halftime performance during the Ohio State vs. Tulane football game on Saturday, Sept. 22.

Band alumnus with aphasia marches in TBDBITL reunion

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Rob Gast (right) stands with his fiancé, Matt Hall, at Ohio Stadium.

It was a brisk…

Members of APOP speak with children at COSI

Anthropology Public Outreach Program promotes human diversity in community

It’s called APOP, and its gaining support not just at Ohio State, but also in the greater Columbus community.

APOP stands for the Anthropology Public Outreach Program. Initially devised in…

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A new podcast: Voices of Excellence from the College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences at Ohio State has launched a new podcast highlighting the research of its faculty and staff: Voices of Excellence from the College of Arts and…

James Peck

James Peck appointed interim chair of of Department of Economics

James Peck, professor in the Department of Economics, was named interim chair of the department, effective July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019. 

Peck was a faculty member at…

Darla Munroe

Darla Munroe appointed interim chair of Department of Geography

Darla Munroe, professor in the Department of Geography, was named interim chair of the department, effective July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019.

Munroe specializes in human-environment…