Audrey J. Coleman

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CAST program helps ease the transition to primary care for autistic patients

For individuals with autism, going to the doctor’s office can be overwhelming. When transitioning to a new doctor or setting — like a college campus for example — those emotions are heightened.

However, the Center for Autism Services and Transitions, or CAST, is intended to eliminate some of that stress throughout the process.

The program, located in four Wexner Medical Center branch offices — Grandview, Hilliard, Lewis Center and New Albany — offers services such as primary care with licensed...
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E. Roe Stamps IV announced as Spring commencement speaker

Ohio State’s 2026 spring commencement speaker will be E. Roe Stamps IV, philanthropist and founder of the Stamps Scholars Program.

Stamps established the Stamps Scholars Program, an initiative that works to provide students with scholarships at over 30 universities across the world, according to an Ohio State press release. At Ohio State, around 50 students are awarded a Stamps Eminence Scholarship through the program.

He is also the co-founder of venture capital firm Summit Partners, a Boston...
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Buckeye Pinwheel Planting and Transplant Reunion hosted for the 18th year

Over 13,000 scarlet and gray pinwheels were planted on the lawn outside of the new University Hospital Tower at Ohio State as patients, families and medical staff gathered to recognize successful transplants and celebrate Donate Life month.

Every year, the Wexner Medical Center hosts a planting ceremony, centered around planting pinwheels with eight spokes, symbolizing each life one person can save through being an organ donor.

In its 18th year, 13,800 pinwheels were planted at the event on Su...
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Graduate students giving back: CGS’s academic regalia lending library

Commencement is the time-honored tradition, and spectacle, in which graduating master’s and Ph.D. students adorn themselves in robes and regalia to celebrate their achievements.

Yet some don’t attend, not due to lack of interest but because the required clothing is too expensive.

On average, a full Ph.D. set costs just over $1,200, according to last year’s order form, with a Master’s not far behind. Though there are options to rent the ensemble at the university bookstore, the price is not dis...
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From emails to experiments: How undergraduate students can get involved in research

For many students at Ohio State, working in research offers a chance to go beyond the classroom and gain hands-on experience in their fields of study.

However, with all of the different research programs and labs across campus, it can feel overwhelming for students to find a way to get involved.

According to Kaitlyn Lauber, a third-year in chemistry, the first step in getting involved in any research setting is reaching out to professors and study leaders.

Which is exactly what Lauber said sh...
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Epilepsy clinic at Ohio State helps patients navigate risks from family planning and beyond

Epilepsy — a neurological disorder that causes seizures — might not be the first condition that comes to mind when thinking of women’s health, but for many, managing the disorder involves navigating risks that go far beyond seizures.

From the effects seizure medication can have on oral contraceptives to stressors surrounding hormonal shifts throughout different stages of life, epilepsy can be a constant source of anxiety, especially when planning for a family. At Ohio State Wexner Medical Cente...
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DOJ targets Ohio State College of Medicine admissions in civil rights investigation

Ohio State’s College of Medicine is one of three medical schools that now face an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice in a civil rights compliance case.

The investigation is to determine if the admissions department discriminated against applicants because of their race in documents from 2019 to 2026.

The letter, dated March 25, states that a “compliance investigation” will take place over whether the college’s admissions violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VI...
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Dean Trevor Brown to be interim executive vice president and provost

Following former Provost Ravi M. Bellamkonda’s presidential promotion, Ohio State announced the dean of the John Glenn College of Public Affairs will be taking on the interim provost role.

Bellamkonda announced in a Monday afternoon email that Trevor Brown will be the interim vice president and provost for the next two years while Ohio State searches for a permanent person.

Brown will step into the role effective immediately, pending Board of Trustees approval, the email said to students, facu...
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Carter met with podcaster in over a dozen meetings, calendar shows

Former Ohio State President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr.’s calendar shows over 15 separate meetings with Krisanthe Vlachos, host of The Callout Podcast and the person believed to be involved in the reasoning behind Carter’s sudden resignation.

The calendar dates from March 1, 2025 to March 9, 2026, which was obtained by The Lantern. The calendar revealed Carter and Vlachos met to discuss events they were attending together, when Carter would be featured on Vlachos’ podcast and general meetings.

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Bellamkonda vs. Carter: A comparison of the presidents’ contracts

New Ohio State President Ravi Bellamkonda will make nearly 30 percent more to start than his predecessor, under a contract approved by the Board of Trustees Wednesday.

Bellamkonda was named Ohio State’s 18th president, following Walter “Ted” Carter Jr.’s unexpected resignation. Carter stepped down over the weekend after disclosing an “inappropriate relationship” with an individual who was pursuing public resources, according to previous Lantern reporting.

The individual is suspected to be Kris...
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Album review: ‘Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally’ falls short of the rest of Harry Styles’ discography

Harry Styles made his return to the music scene, releasing his fourth studio album “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally” Friday.

Styles rose to fame in 2010 as a member of the hit boy band, One Direction. After the group’s split in 2015, Styles went on to launch his solo career with his self-titled debut album in 2017.

Styles took the world by storm with the hit “Watermelon Sugar” off his sophomore album “Fine Line,” which peaked at No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in Aug. 2020. He released hi...
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Strauss survivors protest outside and attend Board of Trustees meeting, lasting 12 minutes

The Ohio State Board of Trustees meeting was adjourned Thursday after Dr. Richard Strauss survivors, members of the Ohio Nurses Association and Columbus residents protested Les Wexner’s affiliation with the university and called for some board members to resign.

Around 20 protestors arrived outside the Longaberger Alumni House at noon, an hour before the meeting was scheduled to begin. During the meeting, which lasted 12 minutes, university President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. also addressed calls...
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COSI named nation’s best science museum for the sixth consecutive year

Columbus’s Center of Science and Industry, also known as COSI, was awarded USA Today’s 10 Best Award as the best science center in the nation.

This is the sixth year the museum has received the award, and second in a row in first place, after coming back from No. 2 in 2024.

“Being named the best science museum in the nation for the sixth time is both an honor and a responsibility,” Josh Sarver, the chief experience officer and senior vice president of experiences and operations, said in an ema...
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Waiting for a donor: What goes into organ transplants and donations at Ohio State

Three days a week, Ed Kottenstette sits through dialysis treatment, watching his blood filter through a machine that does the work his kidneys no longer can.

Kottenstette spends over 12 hours a week receiving treatment. Until a donor is found, this will be his routine for the foreseeable future.

For now, every session is a reminder of the same reality: there is no guaranteed timeline, and every day is a waiting game.

“In our area, I tell people around a four-year wait time to get a deceased o...
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Album Review: Mumford & Sons’ “Prizefighter” steps into feature-heavy work for sixth studio album

Less than a year after their return to the music scene, Mumford & Sons released their sixth studio album, “Prizefighter,” Friday.

The album takes more of a collaborative stance, with features from Chris Stapleton, Hozier, Gigi Perez and Gracie Abrams all having credits on tracks. Behind the scenes, big names such as Aaron Dessner and Brandi Carlile worked on producing the album.

The album finds itself in the middle of their folk style — made popular by hit songs “Little Lion Man,” “I Will Wait...
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Protesters call for Wexner’s name to be removed from new hospital tower during opening day

In front of the Wexner Medical Center’s new hospital tower, over 100 people called for Ohio State to remove Les Wexner’s name off the building and all others on campus.

The protest, which took place on Sunday around noon, was held by the Ohio Nurses Association and survivors of Dr. Richard Strauss during the first day the university hospital began accepting patients.

Protesters called for the removal of Wexner’s name from university and medical buildings, addressed concerns over individuals’ t...
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New University Hospital tower began officially welcoming patients Sunday

After five years of construction and nearly $2 billion, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center’s new hospital tower began accepting patients on Sunday.

The university announced the opening with a press release, though the hospital hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony in January to signify the beginning of the transition to the new tower. The project had a budget of $1.9 billion and has made upgrades to the medical center’s technologies, operating rooms and maternity-specific rooms.

After 10 years of...
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Advances in gene therapy research offer new insights into brain tumors and disorders

For patients with rare and devastating neurological disorders, treatment options can seem few and far between. However, gene therapy research, led by Dr. Russell Lonser and Dr. Brad Elder, is hoping to offer better care.

Lonser is the director of the Gene Therapy Institute at Ohio State, and Elder is the director of Neurosurgical Oncology. Their work focuses on treating disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease, both of which affect over 8 million Americans combined, by injecting healt...
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Grad school applications 101: A crash course in tips, tricks and advice

For those considering graduate school, the application process can seem overwhelming. What should be included in a statement of purpose? What programs should be explored? Who should write letters of recommendation?

While it’s stressful, preparation, a timeline and informational materials can create a smooth process. Here are some pointers and advice from an advisor, Nick Breckenridge, the graduate program director for mechanical, aerospace and nuclear engineering, and a graduate student, Olivia...
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How athletes’ sleep data applies to the average student

Athletes make deliberate decisions throughout the day to maintain peak health, including sleep.

When athletes function with little to no sleep, tiredness and brain fog are common side effects, but can also result in long-term performance — and a pair of Ohio State researchers say the same applies to students.

Josh Hagan and Emaly Vatne spent five years gathering and analyzing athletes’ sleep schedules, working to publish their findings in The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research in No...
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From East to West: Three Kazakhstani scientists’ influence on Ohio State biological research

Research at Ohio State isn’t built just by Ohio natives and long-time Buckeyes.

Rather, the scientific projects conducted at the university are also researched by people across the world. Ardak Kakimova, Sandugash Sandybayeva and Yelena Zaparina are three of those researchers.

Coming to Ohio State from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University in Kazakhstan, the three scientists were offered the opportunity to research clean energy and mitochondrial diseases at the university through the Bolashak I...
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Act one, scene one: Professor Kevin McClatchy’s journey in theater

Director Kevin McClatchy faces students on the stage, sharing feedback after an emotional scene. The theater is empty, aside from the cast. The lights are set to half-house, leaving the back of the theater in the dark.

With comments about line delivery, stage movement and ideas on how to make the scene different for the next run-through, the conversation between McClatchy and the student actors is very casual.

That kind of direction is an idea he carried into his term as Ohio State’s Artist La...
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Album review: 5 Seconds of Summer’s new album is enough to pull listeners out of the November slump

In 2011, four boys from Sydney, Australia, came together to form the teen pop band 5 Seconds of Summer.

The group rose to stardom in 2014 after releasing the classic hit “She Looks So Perfect,” which peaked at No. 1 in Australia, the United Kingdom, Ireland and New Zealand. In the U.S., it peaked at No. 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, but the band would later go on to achieve three No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200, including their self-titled debut, which charted for 66 weeks.

Also known...
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University Senate clarifies ADA guidelines at meeting Thursday

Ohio State professors and faculty have been struggling to create accessible course materials by April 24, 2026. To respond, the leaders of the Digital Accessibility Compliance Conversation emphasized that the date isn’t a deadline, but rather a date to demonstrate the progress being made at a University Senate meeting Thursday.

“We want you all to consider the enforcement date not as a deadline for perfection, but a milestone for demonstrating documented progress and possible prioritization in...
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