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Education for Citizenship 2035

A strategic plan framework to guide how the university community can define the future of higher education at Ohio State and serve as a model for the nation.
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Excellence at Ohio State

At Ohio State, excellence is the expectation. Learn more about how Buckeye students, faculty and staff are advancing academic excellence across the university.

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August 9, 2026

To the Editor: OSU president: Academic excellence paced states

In an op-ed for the Toledo Blade, President Bellamkonda makes the case for academic excellence as a key driver of a state’s business friendliness – as evidenced by Ohio’s recent No. 1 ranking in CNBC’s top states for business, a credit in part to top-ranked programs and research at Ohio State.
July 22, 2026

Ohio State president is building new pathways for business partnerships

In a leadership fireside chat with Columbus Chamber CEO Derrick Clay, President Bellamkonda discussed his vision for Ohio State to be the most business-friendly university in the nation and the values that make Ohio distinct from other places.
July 1, 2026

Op-Ed: Why students are choosing Ohio State regional hubs

In an op-ed for the Marion Star, President Bellamkonda shares points of pride from Ohio State’s regional campuses and discusses their pivotal role in his vision for excellence and impact across Ohio and the world.
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Creating the solutions Ohioans need now

Learn how Buckeyes improve the lives of Ohio's people through teaching, research and service.