Features

Competing in the Olympic Trials
August 12, 2016 - Every four years, the best swimmers in the United States descend on Omaha, Nebraska, to compete for a spot on Team USA and a chance to swim at the Olympic Games. Ohio State swimmer Cheyenne Meek had a journey to the trials that was as wavy as the pool she swam in once she got there. Learn more about Meek's journey to the trials in this first-person essay.

Summer Commencement 2016
August 07, 2016 - Approximately 1,700 degrees were awarded to accomplished Ohio State students - and now proud alumni - during the summer 2016 commencement ceremony.

Five to watch in Rio
August 02, 2016 - Thirteen Buckeye athletes in eight sports will represent eight countries when the Summer Games begin.

Buckeyes in the reef
July 22, 2016 - Australia's Great Barrier Reef is the largest living reef in the world — and because of climate change, more than half of its coral has died in the past 20 years. Ohio State students traveled to the reef for nearly a month of research.

Classroom connections
June 30, 2016 - Ohio State Newark faculty member Tiyi Morris is providing a personalized educational experience for her students.

The music man
June 08, 2016 - In an Ohio State classroom, President Michael V. Drake uses his love of music to teach first-year students about the Civil Rights era.

Four things every voter needs to know
March 13, 2016 - As the Presidential Primary comes to Ohio, poli sci professor Michael Neblo is watching with interest — and some concern. Read what Neblo thinks voters need to know.

A thoughtful journey
January 15, 2016 - Distinguished University Professor Ann Hamilton is a national treasure whose projects have long created conversations in the art world and beyond. Follow along as she takes us on an interactive spoken journey through three of her favorite commissions.

Autumn commencement
December 21, 2015 - About 3,000 Buckeyes joined the ranks of alumni on Sunday. The commencement address was given by Frank Shankwitz, co-founder of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Joseph Sullivant Medal was awarded to Thomas D. Brock ('49, '50 and '52), who is credited with the discovery of microorganisms that grow at very high temperatures in the geothermally heated waters in Yellowstone Park hot springs - one of the fundamental milestones of microbiology.

What is a Buckeye?
December 17, 2015 - "What is a Buckeye?" was a top Google search in 2015. Many of us know that a Buckeye is a poisonous nut -- and Ohio State's beloved mascot. But, being a Buckeye means something different to everyone. Read through our Storify to see how people answered this question on social media.