Ohio State Connect: Best of 2024

1. Welcome President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr.

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President Carter has a passion for Ohio State’s mission to shape the future of research and innovation, workforce development, the arts, health care, college affordability and college athletics.

2. TBDBITL’s creative process behind those thrilling halftime shows

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Ideas, research and hard work are represented in the success of our incredibly talented musicians.

3. Surgeon’s ‘MacGyver’ mindset brings customized solutions to patients with rare bone cancers

Photo of Dr. Joel Mayerson wearing a dark blue suit and glasses

If you ask surgeon Joel Mayerson, MD, why he never gives up when searching for solutions to even the toughest challenges, he might mention a TV show that first gained popularity in the 1980s.

4. Honoring the past by paying forward

Architectural rendering of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center new inpatient tower

A remarkable $50 million gift to Ohio State’s new inpatient hospital tower in honor of the late John F. Wolfe continues his legacy of creating visionary transformation in central Ohio.

5. Nods to Drake Union live on in new theatre building

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Students and teachers in the Department of Theatre, Film and Media Arts will learn and work next to reminders of a strong legacy.

6. Get a glimpse inside our cartoon museum

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The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum holds the world’s largest collection of cartoons, graphic novels and comic book-related materials.

7. New pancreatic cancer research strengthens hope for patients

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Ohio State’s new director of surgical oncology sees a duty to study the most challenging diseases — such as pancreatic cancer — to improve outcomes.

8. Newark Earthworks: an architectural wonder

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Hear more about this spectacular site built by American Indians 2,000 years ago.

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9. Virtual reality helps students with classroom learning

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Nursing students use immersive simulation education to learn critical skills in handling patient assessments, treatments and more.

10. Ohio State Tillman Scholar works for justice for veterans

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Eric Sowers, veteran and social work PhD candidate, overcame adversity and is now a fully dedicated advocate.