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Charles O. Anderson named 2026-27 Artist Laureate

The Ohio State University has selected Anderson, professor in the Department of Dance, as its 2026–27 Artist Laureate.

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Visiting Artists Porte Parole bring documentary theater to Ohio State

Artists Annabel Soutar and Alex Ivanovici presented their production The Assembly in February to inspire civil conversations across political divides.

Ohio State Newark dedicates statue honoring Ella Baker

The work, by sculptor Dana King, is the first of the Civil Rights activist.

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Parisa Ahmadi named director of the Frank W. Hale Jr. Black Cultural Center

Ahmadi brings extensive experience in education, cultural programming and community engagement to her role.

Professor Dionne Lee named Guggenheim Fellow

Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship marks pivotal moment in Dionne Lee’s artistic practice

Professor Tameka Baba awarded 2025/26 Rome Prize

Baba, assistant professor of practice of Landscape Architecture, will spend the academic year at the American Academy in Rome working on her “Urban Tapestry” project.

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