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Ravi V. Bellamkonda appointed 18th president of The Ohio State University
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August 25, 2026
Ohio State welcomes Class of 2030
Joined by other senior leaders along with academic, athletic and community representatives, President Bellamkonda welcomed first-year students to Ohio State at the university’s annual Convocation ceremony, promising them an extraordinary experience as they begin their journeys as Buckeyes.
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.
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