Ohio State cuts $250 million in spending, keeps budget surplus
Ohio State is cutting $250 million from its operating budget for fiscal year 2021 — but the budget still holds a $494.2 million surplus. The Boa…
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Board of Trustees approves plans to build $1.79 billion hospital tower
The Board of Trustees unanimously approved plans to construct a $1.79 billion hospital tower during a full-board special public session Wednesday. …
Covering COVID: Student journalists balance roles during the year’s biggest story
When news of a novel virus spreading in China began circulating at the beginning of 2020, student journalists from across the state of Ohio had no idea it would be the defining moment of their semester. But over the course of two months, the virus, now known as COVID-19, altered life as they knew it.
Columbus-area Rep. Beatty reflects on protests, looks to policy changes
U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty sees protesting as a way to incite legislative change — even though she was pepper-sprayed while doing so in May. Bea…
Wexner Medical Center to allow limited visitors
Beginning Tuesday, the Wexner Medical Center at Ohio State will allow limited visitations for patients staying in the hospitals with COVID-19 preca…
Ohio State establishes task force, $1 million in research for racial disparities
Ohio State will establish a task force to review racial disparities at the university. In a statement Wednesday, University President Michael V.…
Office of Diversity and Inclusion holds webinar on racial tensions
After nearly two weeks of nationwide protests, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted a panel discussing ways that Ohio State can address rac…
Ohio State medical students, staff and doctors challenge systemic racism in health
Dressed in white lab coats, scrubs and surgical masks, doctors, nurses and medical students at the Wexner Medical Center at Ohio State gathered out…
Ohio State extends state of emergency through May 23, fall plans by mid-June
With fall semester plans to be announced by mid-June, Ohio State’s state of emergency will extend to May 23, according to a Saturday universitywide…
Leslie Wexner: The Last Titan
In the past two years, Wexner has had to distance himself from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, patch a sinking Victoria’s Secret and step down as CEO of L Brands — a position he held for 57 years. Now in his early 80s, what’s left for Wexner?