News and Notes

May 12, 2023

Ohio State Presidential Search Committee updates search process

Hiroyuki Fujita, chair of The Ohio State University Board of Trustees, sent an update to the campus community about the search for the university’s 17th president.
May 07, 2023

Graduates urged to change the world at Ohio State commencement

The threat of rain did not stop graduates of The Ohio State University from celebrating their achievements at the spring 2023 commencement Sunday. In fact, the weather – rain and wind broken by beautiful sun – provided a metaphor for the triumphs and tribulations faced by the class of 2023.
Apr 24, 2023

Notes from a Fellow Buckeye

With the end of the semester and finals in sight, I want to take a moment to reflect on the many successes of Buckeyes this academic year.
Apr 11, 2023

‘Just Mercy’ author Bryan Stevenson to deliver spring 2023 commencement address

Public interest attorney and best-selling author Bryan Stevenson will deliver the commencement address at The Ohio State University’s spring 2023 ceremony. The university expects to issue more than 12,000 degrees and certificates to graduates on May 7 in Ohio Stadium.
Mar 29, 2023

Notes from a Fellow Buckeye

Despite the cold weather, I know there is great excitement for warmer days ahead and the opportunities the remainder of this semester holds. There is much to accomplish and much to discover in these coming weeks, and I thank you for doing your part to support our Ohio State community.
Feb 19, 2023

Statement on the passing of Rebecca Blank

The Ohio State University and the Big Ten community were so deeply saddened to hear the news about the death of Rebecca M. Blank, former president-elect and professor of economics at Northwestern University.
Feb 16, 2023

Record-setting $110M gift will launch the Center for Software Innovation at Ohio State

A historic, $110 million gift from the Timashev Family Foundation to The Ohio State University will establish the Center for Software Innovation, expanding opportunities for students in entrepreneurship and advancing education in software innovation, product management, sales and marketing.
Feb 16, 2023

President's report to the Board of Trustees

Delivered during the public session of The Ohio State University Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday, February 16, 2023.
Ohio State joins our Big Ten community and so many others in grieving for the lives lost at Michigan State University. Reach out if you need help and take care of one another.
Feb 14, 2023

Care and compassion for our university community

Ohio State joins our Big Ten community and so many others in grieving for the lives lost at Michigan State University. Reach out if you need help and take care of one another.