Campus & Community

Ravi Bellamkonda leans one elbow on the arm of a couch as he leans into it and chuckles. He wears a scarlet Ohio State sweater vest, glasses and has salt-and-pepper tussled hair. He appears to be invested in a conversation

Greatness with grace

President Ravi V. Bellamkonda believes Ohio State can do the hardest things—and do them with kindness.

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Aerial photo of the Ohio State quad with numerous sidewalks crossing over one another.

Ohio State president: As one, we blaze inspiring trails

The start of each academic year is full of promise as we welcome a new class of outstanding Buckeyes. This year will be exciting and historic. Throughout 2019-20, we will celebrate the university’s 150th anniversary — our sesquicentennial. We have big plans, and I hope all of you will find a way to join in.

woman wearing a red hoodie, jeans and black boots feeding a calf in a pen

Bumper crop

You might know Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory for its bucolic fields, farm-style buildings and grazing cows.

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Smart moves

By focusing on people, a partnership involving Columbus and all 15 Ohio State colleges is defining what it means to be a smart city and campus in the 21st century and beyond.

Photo collage of historical photos from the military, including a plane, a man saluting, and a woman in uniform.

Buckeyes in service

A timeline illustrates Ohio State’s deep connection to military education and service, a factor since its earliest years.

Dr. Sophia Tolliver is wearing a white lab coat while speaking to 2 of her patients. The patients are a woman in a pink shirt and a man in a tan ball cap and shirt who is seated.

A PACT for the future

The Near East Side of Columbus is home to 8,000 residents, two Ohio State medical facilities and a unique partnership involving the university, the city and the local housing authority that is bringing renewed vibrancy to this historic neighborhood.

Two women are having a discussion in an aisle between tall metal shelves in a warehouse

Unveiling of riches

Through the Carmen Collection project, a wealth of powerful stories from throughout Ohio State’s first century and a half is being discovered and amplified.

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Rising Above the Field

Celebrating some of Ohio State’s most revered Buckeye athletes for their contributions off the field

A fine art piece featuring prominent African American historical figures.

Our collective keepsakes

Art and artifacts. Rare books and cartoons alike. Minerals and all manner of memorabilia. These are but a few of the treasures Ohio State has amassed in its first century and a half. Here’s where you’ll find some of our favorites.

Black and white historic photo of Paul Robeson. He is singing with his arms slightly raised to the sides.

The historic moments you’ll always link with college

We asked you to recall the most memorable historic events that occurred during your time at Ohio State, and your answers reflected the richness of American and student life for the last several decades.