Fall 2020

Undaunted by challenges and inspired by the Buckeyes she now leads, she joined us as a unique academic year unfolded.

Andreá N. Williams teaches literature in the context of race and racism and says that should carry into more of our conversations.

Understand what Ohio State’s Task Force on Racism and Racial Inequities is doing to make the university more equitable for all students, staff and faculty.

To celebrate a half-century since the founding of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, meet Rose Wilson-Hill, who has been there from Day One.

Franks, who created the art for the magazine’s feature on racial justice, talks about bridging the worlds of marketing and art, and creating in order to spark conversations.

Historian and Associate Professor Hasan Jeffries shares how Ohio State has made progress and fallen short on racial justice in its 150 years.

Before starting training camp with the Saints, Malcolm Jenkins ’09 spent time sharing perspectives with Black male student-athletes.

Dr. J. Nwando Olayiwola says we need to acknowledge that people of color and Indigenous communities receive less and poorer health care.

Economist Trevon Logan discusses his continuing research into the history and far-reaching consequences of segregation in U.S. cities and rural areas.

University students assume a unique role in movements for civil rights and social justice, as shown through these nine students’ own words.

Jared Thorne, photographer and assistant professor in the Department of Art, talks about influences on his artistic perspective and expression.

Faculty and staff, alumni and students share how we can reach for a world that’s more welcoming of everyone.

A four-part series of online discussions explores how race and surrounding issues challenge our community. Listen in.

Researchers at Ohio State’s Infectious Diseases Institute are in search of ways to slow, treat and prevent the virus that has come to define our time.

As this strangest of academic years opens, with abundant caution and few of our most treasured traditions, we follow the lead of students who are driven to learn and adapt.

In the spirit of students who arrive on campus with no major in mind, here are smart but unusual options.

The finale of the Broadway hit “Hamilton” underscores a central theme of matters of race.

Research concludes blue-blocking glasses are more style than substance.

Craig Friedman ’89 knows how to tell a story from any angle and the power that comes from being able to reinvent yourself.

Burnout, stress, anxiety, non-stop worrying: If you’ve been experiencing these symptoms, you are not alone.