New task force aims to improve mental health culture on campus

University President Kristina M. Johnson announced the formation of a new task force to help improve mental health and well-being on campus in an email Thursday.

Ohio State leaders voice “Chitt Fest” disappointment, students could face legal penalty, Student Conduct punishment

This year’s annual “Chitt Fest” drew more than a thousand students to the two blocks of Chittenden Avenue between High and Summit streets Saturday, resulting in a riot with numerous instances of vandalism and endangering behavior, including cars being flipped and heavily damaged.

Gov. DeWine visits Schottenstein Center, promotes COVID-19 vaccine for college students

Gov. Mike DeWine visited students receiving the COVID-19 vaccine at Ohio State Monday as the state shifts its vaccination priority to younger people.

Some in-person events could return to Ohio State’s campus as early as Feb. 12

Some in-person events could return to Ohio State’s campus as early as next week. In a Tuesday email to student organization leaders, Melissa Shi…

Ohio State to have shorter quarantine time, more social activities planned in spring semester

Ohio State students access their schoolwork with internet slow and fast — but even with lightspeed bandwidth, they may still struggle connecting so…

Despite university threats, few students face suspension after violating COVID-19 gathering guidelines

Before fall classes began, students were threatened with suspensions and other punishments if they violated Ohio State COVID-19 guidelines.  The…

Five days off for Ohio State spring semester, one day more than fall, Shivers promoted to senior vice president

Ohio State students will have two additional days off in the spring semester.  In a universitywide email Tuesday, University President Kristina …

“Ragers” rage on, despite continued university patrolling of off-campus parties

In email after email, Ohio State warned students to keep their contact with others minimal and group sizes fewer than 10. But large off-campus gath…

Ohio State launches task force to improve campus-area safety

Ohio State launched a new task force aimed at improving safety on campus and in off-campus neighborhoods. In a universitywide email Thursday, Un…

In-person student organization events resume Wednesday

After nearly a month of suspension, Ohio State student organizations will be able to resume in-person events Wednesday. In an email to student o…