News and Notes

More than 3,530 new graduates of The Ohio State University received their diplomas at an afternoon ceremony Sunday at the Schottenstein Center. - via Ohio State News

Kristina M. Johnson, president of The Ohio State University, shared a year-end safety message with students and their families as they plan and prepare for autumn commencement on Sunday.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Sec. Tom Vilsack and U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown used a visit to The Ohio State University’s Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory Friday to highlight the critical role of agriculture in the nation’s economy and the administration’s investment in agricultural research and extension. - via Ohio State News

As the semester draws to a close and the university looks forward to the holiday break, President Johnson thanked faculty and staff for their dedication and excellence this semester and beyond. The past two years have brought historic challenges for Ohio State, and these Buckeyes have time and again demonstrated remarkable commitment and resilience.

In a message to Ohio State faculty and staff, President Johnson shared that the university will be closed Dec. 23 through Dec. 29 and on Dec. 31. The additional days of Dec. 27, 28 and 29 are to extend the long holiday weekend and provide employees with additional opportunities to rest, recharge and spend time with family, friends and loved ones. - via Ohio State News

Wishing you heartfelt moments of laughter and joy this holiday season.

President Johnson thanked students for their tenacity and steadfast determination throughout the semester. Despite challenges related to the pandemic, they persevered with great success.

As classes wind down and students prepare for final exams, President Kristina M. Johnson gave several tips on how to prepare for winter break.

The Ohio State University listens to groups across the community when deciding how to increase safety and health actions, President Kristina M. Johnson outlined in a new video.