News and Notes

During the Seed Fund for Racial Justice Symposium, Ohio State University faculty, staff and students discussed work they have collaborated on with community partners to bring about positive social change. In welcoming attendees to the event, President Kristina M. Johnson said the fund is part of an array of university programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion.

The Ohio State University and the Wexner Medical Center were honored with the 2022 Governor’s Inclusive Employer Award. “It’s such a great privilege for The Ohio State University to be recognized as an inclusive workplace, from our recruitment and hiring practices to supporting our faculty, staff and students with workplace accommodations and accessibility,” President Kristina M. Johnson said.

The Ohio State University has announced the new name of the growing innovation district on the university’s west campus: Carmenton. Ohio State President Kristina M. Johnson joined government, industry and university leaders today in Carmenton to highlight the progress in the district and point to the future.

The 2022 Buckeyes for Charity campaign is now underway. Through November 4, we can help strengthen our communities by contributing to nonprofit organizations throughout Ohio.

The new semester started with great enthusiasm, and I am thrilled to have already met so many dynamic Buckeyes on the Oval during events like the Student Involvement Fair and our season-opening games. It was a blast to join so many of you in the 'Shoe last weekend for our victory over Arkansas State!

On a sunlit afternoon at the center of the Silicon Heartland, President Joe Biden joined Ohio State President Kristina M. Johnson, Gov. Mike DeWine and Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger to celebrate the groundbreaking for two advanced chipmaking facilities.

Ohio State University President Kristina M. Johnson recently joined Ohio State Newark Dean William MacDonald for the presentation of a hand-crafted black ash basket made by noted Pokagon Potawatomi artist Jenny (Brown) Chapman.

Restoring America’s semiconductor industry requires an all-hands-on-deck approach that replaces competitiveness with cooperation and places partnerships above partisanship and divisions.

It’s the Scarlet & Gray, versus Blue & Gold as The Ohio State University faces off against Notre Dame in a first-week matchup at home in The Shoe. President Johnson is ready. Her Buckeye Pride is always on display. - via ABC6 Columbus