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In the words of The Ohio State University President Kristina M. Johnson, few commencement speakers have had such a direct impact on the lives of students as Jane Grote Abell. “How many of you have relied on great Columbus-style, edge-to-edge pizzas from Donatos to get you through Ohio State?” Johnson asked graduates at the 2022 summer commencement.

The network will collaboratively develop innovative solutions in higher education to best support the onshoring of the advanced semiconductor and microelectronics industry and address the industries’ research and workforce needs.

The past month at Ohio State has been incredibly exciting. The State Tour — our annual summer tradition that was paused in 2021 because of the pandemic — was a resounding success. Our visit to the Miami Valley region showcased Ohio State to an important area of the state, reinforced vital relationships, and solidified new and existing partnerships critical to our excellence in academics, research and service.

From starting Stanford's lacrosse team to trying out for the U.S. Field Hockey team, sports have been part of President Johnson's life. - via Starting IX-Up Podcast

Research. Relationships. Reflection. Those were some of the themes that emerged over the course of two days as students, leaders and staff from The Ohio State University boarded buses to visit the state’s Miami Valley region. The annual State Tour returned to the road for the first time since the COVID pandemic and included stops in Dayton, Springfield and Yellow Springs.

Two of the biggest brands in college athletics are moving to the Big Ten. The Big Ten Conference Council voted Thursday unanimously to add Southern California and UCLA as conference members effective August 2, 2024. Ohio State University Athletic Director Gene Smith and President Kristina Johnson spoke about the new look of the Big Ten and what it means for the Buckeyes. - via ABC6

Ohio State University entered into a formal partnership with the state’s only private Historically Black College and University on Tuesday. The first-of-its kind agreement with Wilberforce University will create an advanced golf course management program. - via WYSO

A year of celebrations of Title IX began at The Ohio State University Thursday when President Kristina M. Johnson and other members of the university’s female athletic community spoke about the role the landmark legislation has played in their lives.

In the coming days, the U.S. Supreme Court and other governmental entities are expected to issue decisions and advance policies that will impact our nation and the communities in which we live. As they do, we will provide the university community with opportunities for dialogue and engagement, and we will continue to rely on our shared commitment to research, teaching, scholarship, academic freedom and considerate discourse.