Office of the President
Ohio State President Ted Carter taking a selfie with two students on move-in day 2024

Messages

Read messages and statements to the Ohio State community from President Carter and the Office of the President.

COVID-19 update: virtual graduation celebration, disaster leave and budget contingency planning

President Drake updated the Ohio State community on the university's efforts to respond to COVID-19.
April 4, 2020

A message from President Drake

President Drake thanked the university community for its hard work and commitment, and noted several contributions Buckeyes are making to the fight against COVID-19.
April 1, 2020

COVID-19 update: fee refunds, emergency declaration and building closures

President Drake shared updates related to fee refunds, the university's emergency declaration, building closures and other measures to respond to COVID-19.
March 27, 2020