News and Notes

During this Memorial Day weekend, President Drake updated Buckeyes on the university's transition back to on-campus operations, Pelotonia and summer camps, and congratulated the recipients of the 2020 Distinguished Staff Awards.

Ohio State President Michael V. Drake updated the university community about the school's summer term and the resumption of a limited number of essential on-campus operations.

President Drake shared with the university community updates related to post-pandemic planning and summer term as well as his gratitude for Ohio State's many health care professionals on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19.

President Drake updated members of the university community about Ohio State's upcoming virtual commencement and other measure's related to the COVID-19 response.

President Michael Drake shared information about the university's ongoing operations in light of the state of Ohio's phased plan to reopen businesses and workplaces across the state.

President Drake shared an update with the Ohio State community regarding measures being taken to respond to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic — including budgetary contingency planning, supporting students financially and planning an eventual return to on-campus operations.

President Drake announced the Together As Buckeyes emergency grant program. All Ohio State students who have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic are eligible to apply.

President Drake updated the university community on measures related to the state of emergency declaration, capital projects and the post-pandemic task force that will help plan for the future.

President Drake emphasized that Ohio State is an inclusive community built around innovative ideas and a welcoming spirit.