HR News Stories Category: Appreciation, Awards and Recognition
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May 5, 2017
Distinguished Staff Awards honor contributions by exceptional Ohio State staff
Annually, 12 staff members are honored for their remarkable accomplishments, leadership and contributions to Ohio State.
April 21, 2017
Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Awards recognize exceptional faculty, staff and students for important diversity work
On April 18, President Drake presented the 2017 recipients a plaque and $1,200 cash award in recognition of their important work.
April 3, 2017
Recent Ohio State faculty and staff honors
Recently, Ohio State faculty and staff members have been honored with prestigious awards and recognition for their hard work and commitment to excellence.
January 13, 2017
Ohio State engineer embraces artistic passion
Whether keeping an academic building operating or creating art, Najette Kanoun believes in collaboration. By profession, she’s a full-time Ohio State engineer, and in her free time, she’s an art student.
December 15, 2016
Faculty and staff recognized for milestone Ohio State service anniversaries
This year, 579 faculty and staff celebrated milestone years of service with Ohio State. On Monday, Dec. 5, President Michael V. Drake and other university leaders honored their dedication and service during the annual Faculty and Staff Service Recognition Luncheon.
December 9, 2016
Professor celebrates 55 years at Ohio State, helping students around the world
President Michael V. Drake recently congratulated Professor Herbert W. Ockerman on his 55 years of service to Ohio State.
November 10, 2016
Ohio State celebrates veteran employees
Veteran employees of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center were honored on Thursday, November 10, during the 2016 Veterans Day Luncheon.
October 26, 2016
Beth Snoke recognized for leadership in alternative fuel adoption
Beth Snoke, director of Transportation and Traffic Management (TTM) at The Ohio State University, was recently recognized as a leader in alternative fuel adoption by the Municipal Equipment Maintenance Association (MEMA).
September 30, 2016
Appreciation Football Game recognizes faculty and staff
To recognize faculty and staff’s great contributions, the university held the third consecutive Faculty and Staff Appreciation Buckeye Football Game on September 3. More than 11,000 employees opted in to be randomly selected to receive four tickets to the Ohio State football game against Bowling Green State University.
August 24, 2016
Ohio State’s Award-Winning Faculty Honored with Recent Recognitions
The Ohio State University is home to award-winning faculty and staff who conduct cutting-edge research, provide critical services and discover life-saving treatments.
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January 20, 2026
Save smart. Gain insights. Plan ahead.
Join the Human Resources team and our expert partners for the third Virtual Retirement Fair. A series of webinars offering valuable insights will be held Feb. 9-13. Don't miss this opportunity to confidently plan your financial future. Visit the Virtual Retirement Fair website for registration and schedule details.
December 16, 2025
Ohio State honors 752 faculty and staff for milestone service
The Ohio State University celebrated long-serving employees at the annual Faculty and Staff Service Recognition Luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 10. A total of 752 faculty and staff were honored this year for reaching milestone anniversaries, ranging from 25 to 55 years of service.
December 16, 2025
Important 2026 Benefits Reminders
Here are a few important reminders about your 2026 benefits, key deadlines, and wellness actions you may need to consider. Review the information to help you understand what to expect and actions you may need to take.
December 15, 2025
Nominations open for the Distinguished Staff Awards
The annual Distinguished Staff Awards exist to shine a light on these individuals, and nominations are now open. The nomination deadline is Monday, Jan. 26, at 5 p.m.
September 17, 2025
Academic Winter Recess to Begin in 2025
Ohio State is instituting an annual Academic Winter Recess from December 26–31 each year starting in 2025, as announced by President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. during the State of the University address on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Specific dates for the 2025 Academic Winter Recess are Dec. 26 and Dec. 29-31.
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January 16, 2026
Learn about the newly redesigned YP4H
Ohio State has launched a new Your Plan for Health (YP4H) wellness portal that offers more ways to explore wellness resources and earn rewards for the activities that matter most to you.
December 2, 2025
Review your 2026 benefits summary by Dec. 5
Your 2026 benefits summary is now available in Workday. Take a few minutes to review your elections and make sure everything looks right before the final change window closes.
October 3, 2025
From Student to Mentor: How Brenna Truax is Shaping Student Success
Brenna Truax knows firsthand how meaningful student support can be – she’s led the very team that once shaped her as an Ohio State student. At Ohio State Mansfield, her job drew on her passion of helping students grow as leaders, learners and educators. Rooted in her own experience, she has advanced her career and is now a student support specialist with Ohio State Online.
September 23, 2025
Policy Reminder: Drug-Free Workplace
The Ohio State University maintains a drug-free work and living environment to ensure the health and safety of all students, employees and visitors. The unlawful use, possession or distribution of drugs and alcohol on university property or in university vehicles on or off campus is prohibited.
August 11, 2025
Reminder: Nursing Mother and Lactation Rooms Available
Ohio State is committed to providing support throughout the pregnancy and breastfeeding journey. With August being National Breastfeeding Month, remember that there are more than 60 lactation spaces across all campuses and locations that promote the well-being of faculty and staff by helping to balance career, personal and family life.