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September 23, 2016
Adoption assistance benefit helps bring 'blessing from above' to Buckeye family
Lissa Kidwell’s dad says she is a “blessing from above” who entered his life with the assistance of Ohio State’s adoption benefit. Aaron Kidwell, a GIS analyst in Ohio State’s Office of Planning and Real Estate, and his wife Lisette adopted Lissa in 2015.
September 2, 2016
Ohio State staff member creates inclusive experiences for students
A career at The Ohio State University provides a full spectrum of opportunities to make a lasting impact on the world.
September 1, 2016
Ohio State professor lives her dream at the Cartoon Library
The Ohio State University is full of unique opportunities for faculty and staff to live out their passions.
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.
July 22, 2016
Wexner Medical Center Staff Member Shares Research and Discovery
Each of the 30,000 Ohio State faculty and staff has a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Lori Abshire, Senior Director of Marketing at the Wexner Medical Center, has lived this opportunity at both a global and personal level.
June 2, 2016
Faces of Administration and Planning
Ohio State staff members from the Office of Administration and Planning’s Diversity Council, winners of the 2016 Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Award, recently concluded a year-long diversity series, called Faces of Administration and Planning.
April 15, 2016
Ohio State Women in Technology
Ohio State’s Tech Hub, the university’s one-stop shop for technology products, training and services, recently completed a campaign called “OSU Women in Tech,” which aimed to share the stories of how women are impacting, transforming and improving technology at Ohio State.
March 9, 2016
Ohio State Staff Member Helps First Generation Students
Rochelle Woods, director of Ohio State's Young Scholars Program, leads the university's efforts to bring higher education within reach of first generation students across the state.
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February 16, 2026
The power of purpose: How the Leadership Certificate Program is transforming campus leaders
At The Ohio State University, people leaders have access to resources that help them continuously grow as leaders. As part of this investment in excellence, the John Glenn College of Public Affairs and Ohio State Human Resources partnered in 2025 to launch a section of the Leadership Certificate Program for Ohio State employees.
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 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.
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March 3, 2026
Spring Learning Series on Retirement Living
A national retirement association, Association of Retirement Organizations in Higher Education, is offering a virtual learning series, “Charting the Journey to a Fulfilling Retirement"
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 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.
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.