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Buckeye Voices
 

Buckeye Voices

What’s the science behind nostalgia and happy memories? Can understanding the link between human and animal health help us avoid modern plagues? How does Nelson Mandela’s life inspire Ohio State’s commitment to inclusivity? And what can the cost of the prom tell us about economic trends?

Ohio State has the expertise to tackle big questions--and the new Buckeye Voices blog shares that knowledge. Read Buckeye Voices to find out what’s on the forefront for a variety of Ohio State experts, from Interim President Joseph A. Alutto to Sherri Geldin, director of the Wexner Center for the Arts.

 

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Transfigurations

Transformations

As the Wexner Center for the Arts celebrates its 25th anniversary, Leslie and Abigail Wexner will be sharing their own personal collection of masterpieces. “Transfigurations: Modern Masters from the Wexner Family Collection,” will open in September featuring the works of Pablo Picasso, Alberto Giacometti and Jean Dubuffet among others.

 

State of the strip

State of the strip

It’s not often Bill Watterson talks publicly about his art. The “Calvin and Hobbes” cartoonist retired his widely read comic strip in 1995 and has granted few interviews since then. But he recently talked to Ohio State staff about the state of cartoon art and an exhibit at the university featuring his work.

 

The future of research

Denman Forum

Ohio State students don’t back down from compelling challenges. Examples of that were on display at the Denman Undergraduate Research Forum, which featured student projects that tackle compelling challenges like cancer, energy crises and discrimination.

 

A new reflection

Mirror Lake

Mirror Lake has a special place in the hearts of the university’s alumni, students and friends. With sustainability and safety concerns coming to the forefront, Ohio State is looking at the future of this iconic landmark.

 

What does Ohio State mean to you?

Matt Desch

Matt Desch’s story
A scholarship led Matt Desch to make the most of his Ohio State experience. The 1980 graduate now gives current Buckeyes encouragement to find their leadership voice.

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Penwell/Wooton O-H-I-O
At the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Tucson where Ohio State conducts astronomy research.

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