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Queen of the Castle

Lisa Ingram ’00 MBA proves that tradition, innovation and fun can thrive side by side at White Castle, the country’s original fast-food chain and her family’s business.

Lisa Ingram laughs as she lounges in the White Castle throne in the company's Craver museum, a favorite destination for customer enthusiasts.

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Greatness with grace

When Ohio State needed him, President Ravi V. Bellamkonda stepped up. Our Summer 2026 issue explores his back story and life philosophies, such as this one: Ohio State can do the hardest things—and do them with kindness. Also in this issue:

  • Gen Z filmmaker Justen Turner ’24 is making his mark in the industry.
  • After a spring break jailing and help from Woody Hayes, a football champ and a basketball captain traded stories with Ernest Hemingway in Cuba.
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A young man smiles as he sits holding a tuba behind a microphone stand. His teacher stands close beside him with one hand on her hip. She wears bright red glasses and smiles with closed lips. She looks knowing and approving. They’re inside a music practice room.

A new way to help tuba students find their pitch

Doctoral student Will Roesch has creatively blended engineering and AI to reveal the airflow patterns that make each note.

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10 Ohio State teachers who win hearts and minds

The 2026 Alumni Awards for Distinguished Teaching honor faculty who inspire students to learn and grow.

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Where autumn memories grow: Mitch Lynd’s legacy

The 1964 graduate welcomed families to the apple orchard, built a grower network and strengthened farming statewide.

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Ohio State Assistant Professor Vinayak Shedekar crouches in a dry corn field in the spring. He feels the soil with one hand and smiles.

A ‘Shark Tank’ for agriculture sparks new ideas here

AgTech Innovation Hub grants help Ohio State teams turn research into practical solutions for farmers everywhere.

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Bill Davidge smiles as he watches kids play hockey.

Mr. Blue Jacket’s legacy reaches far beyond the ice

A champion of hockey and family, broadcaster and Buckeye captain Bill Davidge ’77 inspired people amid triumph and tragedy.

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A field guide to Ohio State’s greatest campus tours

Whether you love bells, comics, gardens or football, there’s a route here with your name on it and a few surprises, too.

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Helping artists build careers beyond the studio

Ohio State’s Barnett Center blends creative practice with contracts, collaboration and guidance for sustainable work.

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