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Take a look inside the Pelotonia Research Center, Ohio State’s new scientific hot spot, where teamwork, creativity and innovation flourish.

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Creating good health

A personal crisis inspired renowned tech entrepreneur Matt Scantland ’01 to take control of his well-being. Now, his latest startup, AndHealth, is helping others follow his path by democratizing access to specialty care for millions of Americans living with chronic disease. The winter 2024 issue also explored Ohio State’s maple syrup program and President Carter’s investiture.

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This shows a stack of the same magazines. On the cover of the winter 2024 edition of Ohio State Alumni Magazine, renowned tech entrepreneur Matt Scantland perches on a stool looking relaxed, casual and happy. His smile is big and so genuine, his cheeks and the skin around his eyes crinkle. He’s a good looking, thin white man with white hair and blue eyes that match his buttoned-up jacket. He also wears dress p ants, a striped button down and his socks, coat and eyes all look to be the same shade of blue.
Stephanie Mouton, a friendly-looking brunette with her hair pulled back, wears a sport coat over a T-shirt as she poses on a street with houses for sale. She’s a white woman who looks younger than she probably is given her expertise and knowledge base.

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Why are there so many homebuying hardships? She knows

Ohio State Professor Stephanie Moulton answers alumni questions about why it can feel impossible to purchase a home these days.

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This color-blockillustration shows three women studying and presenting big ideas: breast cancer prevention, peace and brain diagnostics to improve reading skills.

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Women & Philanthropy: A group investing in the future

Members pool their donations to provide scholarships and research grants to help Buckeyes change the world.

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We asked alumni: What music defined your college days?

Twenty Buckeyes share the musicians they loved most during their days on campus, from Elvis to Taylor Swift to TBDBITL.

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Ohio State Basketball Coach Jake Diebler holds a basketball while sitting on a stool and smiling warmly at the camera. He looks like he is about to laugh. Diebler is a white man who looks to be in his 30s. He has short cropped hair, blue eyes and wears black workout gear.

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For Jake Diebler, basketball is all about family

Growing up, the coach learned the value of relationships and selflessness on the court. Now, he is sharing those lessons.

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Amber Poindexter, sitting at a table, touches her chest as she watches the mouth of her speech therapist, Arin Sheeler. Arin is a curly-haired white woman leaning toward Amber, pointing at her own throat and touching the underside of Amber’s chin. They’re very focused on each other.

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Community of hope

For people with aphasia who can’t communicate easily, Ohio State’s Aphasia Initiative offers what can feel like a lifeline. 

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About a dozen members of the men's glee club hoist a trophy as they cheer. The photo is black and white, giving it a dtaed look, even though color photography was available at the time.

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A history of harmony: 150 years of Men’s Glee Club

With a rich legacy and powerful performances, the club has built a brotherhood and created memories for generations.

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From war refugee to polar pioneer: his brave journey

Ohio State researcher Henry Brecher ’66 MS escaped the Nazis and was a favorite at Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center.

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A metal statue with a weathered patina shows an African warrior holding up his sword with thick nails or spikes hammered all over his body. The exception is his face—none is higher than his chin. The warrior looks straight forward. What would usually be rounded—shoulders, belly, arc of the cheek, is rendered in flat panels of metal, adding a geometric look to the warrior.

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Originally from Ghana, he’s building a Buckeye legacy

Wise beyond his years, junior Prince Amoako sees his life in a Hale Hall statue. “I see the hard times as lessons,” he says. 

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