Ohio State’s new president
Meet Ravi V. Bellamkonda. In this story, from when he was appointed provost, he shares how he believes our university is poised to lead higher education and improve people’s lives.
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Living her story
Linda Kass ’78 MA didn’t plan to be a novelist, bookstore owner and community leader. She just followed her curiosity—and the stories that shaped her.
Also in our Winter 2025 issue …
- Meet M. Xavier Schulze ’11. At Ohio State, she was a basketball star. Now she’s a Catholic sister.
- See the delivery robots roving around campus, carrying chicken and pizza to hungry students.
- Find out how Buckeyes 60 and older can go to class for free.
An introvert’s leap from research to romance on TV
Glenn College Assistant Professor Victor St. John talks about finding love on Netflix’s reality dating show “Love Is Blind.”
A Buckeye researcher redefines drug design
With AI models that craft and refine new molecules in seconds, Xia Ning ’24 MBA is helping transform how future therapies take shape.
Meet the Hopewell masterpiece: The Newark Earthworks
They look like grassy hills, but this place was once the Mecca of North America. Learn the hidden science and how to go.
From Ohio State to Broadway: A Tony-winning journey
With three Tonys and a passion for transformative art, Rashad V. Chambers champions new work and uplifts future creators.
How one student went from skeptic to schooled
A psychology major discovers how thoughtful guidance and hands‑on practice can make new technology feel useful, human and empowering.
The Buckeye who’s kept Ohio State Airport thriving
Dale Gelter ’89 built decades of safety and service at Don Scott Field, mentoring crews and tending details few travelers ever see.
Her lifelong mission: Opening doors for others
From Columbus to Savannah, Gayle Latricia Jackson ’81 PhD strengthened schools, nonprofits and families with unwavering care.