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President Bellamkonda at the 2026 spring commencement ceremony
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Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State graduates celebrate moms on new president’s first commencement day

Presiding over his first commencement ceremony as Ohio State’s 18th president, President Bellamkonda congratulated graduates and their families and reminded them they will be always be part of the Buckeye family.
May 10, 2026
President Bellamkonda interview with the Columbus Dispatch
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Op-Ed: Leading Ohio State is a sacred duty. I’ll do all I can to fulfill our mission

In a Columbus Dispatch op-ed, President Bellamkonda promises a relentless pursuit of excellence and shares his vision for Ohio State to become the finest public university in the country.
May 8, 2026
Photo portrait of Ravi Bellamkonda
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Ravi V. Bellamkonda appointed 18th president of The Ohio State University

Renowned biomedical engineer, higher education leader and the university’s most recent chief academic officer to begin tenure as president
March 12, 2026
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Science and Medicine

New findings on animal viruses with potential to infect humans

Study shows how virus family gains entry to mammal cells
New Ohio State Marion Dean and Director Dr. Jennifer Schlueter
Community

Ohio State appoints new dean and director at Ohio State Marion

Schlueter was a faculty member for 9 years in the Department of Theatre
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Arts and Humanities

Community Music School breaks down barriers to music instruction

New Ohio State program provides lessons, classes at affordable cost; financial aid offered