On September 17, 2026, the university’s Founders Day, Ohio State President Ravi V. Bellamkonda will deliver his first State of the University address since assuming his role in March. President Bellamkonda will outline a bold and collaborative vision for moving Ohio State forward as a top-ranked, consequential university, where the extraordinary work of its students, faculty and staff is creating impact in Ohio and around the world. The speech will be streamed live here beginning at 11 a.m. EST.