Fall 2022

Howard Dwight Smith was inspired by ancient architecture when creating the stadium that has served Ohio State for 100 years.

Serving in Navajo Nation, this young Buckeye has endured hardship and doubts to provide the kind of care that changed her own life.

Columbus Zoo vet Katie Seeley ’17 MS put in years of work to achieve her dream. Follow her for one jam-packed day.

These professors, researchers and medical professionals maintain a constant focus on improving people’s lives.

Engineer Bob Long, who helped renovate the stadium, spent more than 1,000 hours re-creating “the cathedral of football.”

The memories the two-time Heisman Trophy winner and Buckeye legend made within Ohio Stadium changed his life forever.

Associate Professor Irene Hatsu, who researches how proper nutrition helps people live well, answers alumni questions.

To two-time graduate Sam Rosenthal, CEO of architecture firm Schooley Caldwell, designing spaces is creating great experiences for people.

Students, faculty and staff use colored bandanas to signal a willingness to discuss mental health and prevent suicide. 

She shares the importance of optimism, how service is in action at Ohio State and why a rigid schedule can help you.

These tips can help you discover (or rediscover) your passion and apply the benefits across all aspects of your life.

The Global Water Institute is digging wells, providing agricultural training and planting gardens to fill critical gaps.

Christina Knight, an openhearted young alum, pushes through hardship to provide the kind of care that changed her own life.

He laughs at some of the things he had to do in the Air Force ROTC, but more important, it shaped him as an officer.

Life fuels learning for Mark Eppert ’88, so trust him when he says meet people, ask questions, don’t waste time.

Clay artist Lizzie Howald shares her process for creating oven-baked beads so you can make your own nutty statement piece.

President’s Buckeye Accelerator provides teams with funding, skills building and mentorship to help them help others.

Readers respond to articles on Ohio Stadium’s centennial and Dr. Christina Knight’s work in Navajo Nation in this collection of commentary.

Associate Professor Piers Turner, an expert on ethics, shares how and why Ohio State embarked on this important project.

Alumni who graduated from 1957 to 2020 share the items they brought for their first year that just made life go better.

Residents of the Ohio Stadium Scholarship Dorm gained access to college, work experience and lifelong friendships.

With the first major update in 30 years, the program every undergrad must take will offer more flex and real-life value.

1922 game tickets, Jesse Owens’ daughter’s trophy, Woody Hayes’ notes — check out these gems from University Archives.

For the alumni association president, the ’Shoe plays a longtime leading role in fall traditions and college memories.

Director Hoch, trombonist Tori Mollenkopf and an interactive video share what it’s like to belong to this beloved band.

With Buckeyes, the Bengals and beloved places to explore and eat, the “we can do it!” spirit is strong in this city.

Construction scenes show some of the state-of-the-art work that helped Ohio Stadium become a lasting Buckeye icon.

Block O, commencement. Looking at the ’Shoe, Chantelle Porter ’03 instantly recalls some of the best days of her life.