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2026
August
19,
2026
| 11:02 AM America/New_York
A new analysis of ice cores collected from the Andes in Peru has produced the first global record of historical tropical methane, filling a critical gap in our understanding of the origins of Earth’s greenhouse gases.
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April
20,
2026
| 15:00 PM America/New_York
One dataset. 48 hours. 100 students. Thousands of megabytes of data. For data analytics students and statistics faculty at The Ohio State University, these are the ingredients for one of
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2025
September
11,
2025
| 10:07 AM America/New_York
New developments in nuclear thermal propulsion technologies may soon enable advanced space missions to the farthest reaches of the solar system.
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2024
November
08,
2024
| 17:40 PM America/New_York
Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. was formally installed as the 17th president of The Ohio State University and used his address to call on the university community to develop a 10-year strategic plan named for the Ohio State motto of Education for
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February
07,
2024
| 08:30 AM America/New_York
The Ohio State University’s fully online programs have again been recognized among the top programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Programs rankings.
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2023
November
22,
2023
| 14:26 PM America/New_York
Students from The Ohio State University showcased their research and creativity during the fall STEP Expo Thursday at the Ohio Union. 
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2022
May
04,
2022
| 11:30 AM America/New_York
A half marathon in downtown Columbus provided inspiration for James L. Moore III as he gave remarks for the Young Scholars Program (YSP) commitment ceremony late last month. Both events took place on the same Saturday morning.
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2021
May
27,
2021
| 15:17 PM America/New_York
The Ohio State University announced today that accomplished researcher, educator and higher-education leader Melissa L. Gilliam, MD, MPH, will be the land-grant institution’s next executive vice president and provost, effective Aug. 1.
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2020
December
10,
2020
| 09:16 AM America/New_York
The Ohio State University will confer 3,919 degrees and certificates during a virtual autumn commencement on Sunday, Dec. 13. The commencement ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. and last approximately one hour.
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December
01,
2020
| 10:36 AM America/New_York
Dr. Bruce A. McPheron, who has provided exceptional service to his alma mater in a number of roles, has decided to step down from his position as executive vice president and provost, effective this coming summer.
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November
30,
2020
| 15:19 PM America/New_York
The university’s summer 2020 dean’s list names 1,054 students who have achieved top grades for their work. This includes 713 Ohio students, 120 non-resident and 221 international students.
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November
22,
2020
| 13:16 PM America/New_York
The Ohio State University senior and Dublin native Daniel Lesman has been named a 2021 Rhodes Scholar.
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November
19,
2020
| 19:47 PM America/New_York
President Kristina M. Johnson sent the following email to The Ohio State University community today (Nov. 19).
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November
17,
2020
| 15:10 PM America/New_York
In graduation data released by the NCAA today, Ohio State University student-athletes have a four-class average (2010-13) of 88 percent in the Graduation Success Rate (GSR) and, in the 2013-14 cohort, held steady with a Federal Graduation Rate (FGR)
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November
16,
2020
| 13:10 PM America/New_York
The Ohio State University is ranked in the top 10 nationally among doctoral institutions for the number of students studying abroad and is in the top 20 for hosting international students, according to a national report released today.
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October
22,
2020
| 16:14 PM America/New_York
To enhance support for graduate students, The Ohio State University is increasing the minimum stipend for teaching, research and other graduate associates by $2,000 for the current academic year and another $2,000 in the upcoming academic year,
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October
05,
2020
| 11:15 AM America/New_York
A renowned soil scientist at The Ohio State University has just been given the Canadian-based Arrell Global Food Innovation Award for improving soil health, and in doing so, increasing food production around the world.
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October
02,
2020
| 14:44 PM America/New_York
The Ohio State University colleges of medicine, nursing, optometry and veterinary medicine are being honored for their outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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August
09,
2020
| 15:15 PM America/New_York
The Ohio State University 425th commencement, 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9.
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August
07,
2020
| 15:04 PM America/New_York
The Ohio State University will confer 1,763 degrees and certificates during a virtual summer commencement on Sunday, Aug. 9. The ceremony marks the university’s 425th graduation.
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August
07,
2020
| 14:06 PM America/New_York
The Ohio State University is celebrating its summer 2020 graduates with a special 30-minute video recognizing some of the achievements of the class. The university will award 1,763 degrees and certificates to the graduating class in a virtual
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July
09,
2020
| 12:20 PM America/New_York
The Ohio State University Professor Emerita Gay Su Pinnell, MA ’68, PhD ’75, has committed $7.5 million from her charitable fund with The Columbus Foundation to the College of Education and Human Ecology — the largest philanthropic
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July
01,
2020
| 13:23 PM America/New_York
Spring semester 2020 at The Ohio State University was like no other, with a virtual commencement and online classes for half the semester. Students conquered the challenges and a record number earned top grades and degrees.
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June
20,
2020
| 19:09 PM America/New_York
In the latest COVID-19 update for the Ohio State University community, President Michael V. Drake shared information on autumn course planning, an extension of off-cycle salary increase and hiring pauses, travel updates and the upcoming
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June
17,
2020
| 10:15 AM America/New_York
When autumn semester begins Aug. 25 at The Ohio State University, teaching and learning will take place in new ways and unfamiliar places.
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June
15,
2020
| 15:10 PM America/New_York
An Ohio State University undergraduate and U.S. Marine Corps veteran has been named a 2020 Tillman Military Scholar. Tom Wike is a senior working toward an undergraduate degree in social work with plans to earn a master’s degree. He is
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June
05,
2020
| 14:10 PM America/New_York
As Ohio State University leaders entered a rapid decision-making mode in early March to prepare the university’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, President Michael V. Drake’s goal, given the very high stakes, was to “overreact
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May
06,
2020
| 12:00 PM America/New_York
Ohio State Energy Partners (OSEP) has dedicated $250,000 of its philanthropic contributions this year to emerging needs resulting from the coronavirus crisis, including financial assistance for students, COVID-19-related research and community
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May
03,
2020
| 14:12 PM America/New_York
Inside an empty Ohio Stadium and homes across Buckeye Nation, friends and family of nearly 13,000 graduates celebrated a virtual commencement for The Ohio State University class of 2020.
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May
01,
2020
| 16:13 PM America/New_York
The Ohio State University will award a record 12,967 degrees and certificates to its largest-ever graduating class during a historic virtual commencement on Sunday, May 3.
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