About
About the Alumni Association
Founded in 1879, The Ohio State University Alumni Association celebrates, champions and supports alumni. Rooted in tradition and driven by innovation, our work supports the Buckeye community and advances Ohio State.
Guiding Principles
We consider alumni, donors, fans, friends, grateful patients, students and parents—and any combination thereof—as Buckeyes.
To engage the world with Ohio State
To connect Buckeyes in a powerful community that fuels personal growth, professional success, and meaningful contributions to create impact through Ohio State.
Tradition: We believe in Ohio State. We cherish the university's rich and vibrant history and work to enhance its reputation.
Excellence and Impact: We advance sustainable and evidence-based solutions through partnership.
Diversity and Innovation: We encourage open-minded exploration, risk-taking, and freedom of expression.
Inclusion and Equity: We advocate for access, opportunity, and empowerment.
Care and Compassion: We put people at the center of all we do.
Integrity and Respect: We build trust through transparency and authentic engagement.
We achieve our purpose through these strategies.
Engage Buckeyes in every life stage
We reach across the global Buckeye community to build meaningful, lifelong relationships across every stage of life. We build a powerful, connected Buckeye network through opportunities to grow, explore, and engage with new ideas, people and places. We advance personal and professional growth by connecting alumni with each other, resources, and new experiences. We celebrate together the joy of being Buckeyes.
Rally Buckeyes around causes that change lives
Lifechanging impact happens when Buckeyes come together. We align Buckeyes’ passions and skills to empower others and make a collective difference. By fostering peer influence, community connections, and opportunities for continued learning and leadership, we mobilize the Buckeye community’s power to drive breakthroughs that change the world.
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Contact Information
Questions? Get in touch with the Alumni Association via email, phone or mail.
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