Ohio State settles with 23 more Strauss victims
An additional 23 victims of former Ohio State physician Richard Strauss’ sexual abuse have settled cases with Ohio State, the university announced …
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A look back at President Drake’s tenure through headlines
The university has seen scandal, tragedy and triumph during Drake’s tenure. From The Lantern archives, here are some of the major headlines during his time at Ohio State.
Unsealed testimony details Ohio State administrator knowledge of Strauss abuse at time
The U.S. Southern District Court of Ohio unsealed an amended complaint against Ohio State that included sworn testimony by university employees dur…
President Drake’s retirement date ‘flexible’ in light of COVID-19
When University President Michael V. Drake announced his retirement in November, he said he and the university were in a good position to pass the …
Former athletic director Jim Jones dies of stroke at age 83
Former Ohio State athletic director Jim Jones, who held the position from 1987 to ’94, died of a stroke Wednesday at age 83. Jones’ career at Oh…
Strauss investigators to handle Minnesota case
The same law firm Ohio State used to investigate the abuse of former university physician Richard Strauss is being retained by the University of Mi…
Ohio House committee holds sixth hearing on Strauss bill
Daniel Ritchie, a victim of former Ohio State physician Richard Strauss, took a deep breath and glanced down at his prepared testimony before speakin…
Strauss victims call on inspector general to investigate ties between Jeffrey Epstein and Abigail Wexner
Victims of former university physician Richard Strauss sent a letter to the Ohio inspector general Randall J. Meyer calling for a state investigati…
Ohio House schedules hearing for Strauss bill following Speaker frustration
Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder called for reviving committee hearings on a bill allowing victims of former Ohio State physician Richard Strau…
University President Michael V. Drake announces retirement
University President Michael V. Drake will retire from his current role in 2020, according to an Ohio State press release. After nearly s…