September 28, 2008

"A new osu.edu"

Ohio State's new web site is designed to better serve you.

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The new osu.edu it includes plenty of features designed to make life easier--and more fun--for users.

Our second-level audience and initiative pages are more tailored to users expections. For example, you'll see more research news on the Research page and more sports information on the Athletics page.

New features include:

  • An e-mail notification service that will keep you in the loop about important (See the Current Students or Faculty/Staff page to sign up.)
  • A "Most Popular Links" section on the home page, designed to direct you toward the links other users are clicking.
  • Image of the Day. Users may submit images according to weekly themes, such as "What I Did This Summer."
  • A new O-H! page. The page, a one-stop shop for spirited Buckeyes, features ringtones and downloads, historic photos of campus,
  • More visible O-H-I-O photos. Your photos will appear on osu.edu as they're approved.
  • Buckeye Loop events podcasting. Ohio State students will tell you what's happening on campus this week.
  • A new International page. The page includes information for international students and for domestic students who are interested in study abroad programs, travel information, and grants and scholarships.
  • A greater presence for Social Media such as our YouTube channel, Facebook page, and featured blogs by Ohio State faculty and students.