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Buckeyes should continue to take necessary precautions against COVID-19, including receiving vaccination and booster shots for which they are eligible. Visit the Safe and Healthy Buckeyes website for the latest guidance.

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Image reading State of the University Address; President Kristina M. Johnson, PhD; Thursday, April 21, 2022.

On Thursday, April 21, 2022, President Johnson updated the Ohio State community on our progress toward becoming the absolute model land-grant university for the 21st century.

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Following Intel's announcement to build a $20 billion semiconductor manufacturing campus in central Ohio, the university is poised to play a significant role supporting the workforce and research needs of the largest single private-sector investment in state history.

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New program helps IT professionals keep pace with ever-changing industry

Tuition, housing and dining costs locked in for in-state students in 2022 Tuition Guarantee

President Johnson and Veronica Meinhard $1 million donation to create new endowed scholarships

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May 16, 2022

President Johnson participates in AAU meeting with Ukrainian president

Ohio State University President Kristina M. Johnson joined colleagues from other Association of American Universities schools today in a Zoom meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

May 06, 2022

Second student passing and available resources

It is with an incredibly heavy heart that I share that our second student who was hospitalized in critical condition has passed away. Every Buckeye loss is heartbreaking, and these tragic deaths in our community in such a short period of time are devastating.

May 05, 2022

Student passing and support resources

Our community has suffered a tragic loss with the death of one of our students earlier today. Another student is currently hospitalized in critical condition. A third student has, thankfully, been released from the hospital. We are grieving and extend our deepest sympathies to the students’ family and friends.