Stories
Read stories about the people, research, and impact of The Ohio State University.

Malachi Talbert: Finding his home at Ohio State Lima
At Ohio State Lima, Malachi builds a strong path to medicine through affordability, close-knit support and leadership as a Military Community Advocate while staying connected to the Buckeye experience statewide.

Katie Moore: Getting a strong start on the Mansfield campus
Starting at Ohio State Mansfield, health sciences student Katie Moore built confidence, community and leadership before transitioning to Columbus and earning acceptance into Ohio State’s highly competitive dental hygiene program.

Hailey Jones: Discovering the ‘whole package’ at Ohio State Newark
At Ohio State Newark, business management student Hailey Jones built a close‑knit college experience through leadership, involvement and community—proving regional campuses offer opportunity, connection and the full Buckeye experience.

Katie Tibbals: Personal touch helping her succeed at Marion campus
After starting on a regional campus, psychology student Katie Tibbals gained new perspective by transitioning to Columbus — then returning to Ohio State Marion, where community, support and opportunity helped her thrive.

Reed Kroeger: Embracing AI now pays off later
Ohio State junior Reed Kroeger is gaining confidence and career‑ready skills by learning how to use AI creatively and responsibly, preparing him to lead in an evolving business landscape through hands‑on, future‑focused coursework.

Katie Ditmars: A masterclass in using AI as a creative skill
Ohio State student Katie Ditmars learned to use AI ethically and creatively in the classroom, gaining confidence, critical thinking skills and practical experience that reframed artificial intelligence as a powerful tool — not a shortcut.