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July 1, 2016

Watch Ohio State Staff Set the Stage for the University’s Largest Commencement Ceremony

Staff members from Facilities Operations and Development (FOD) spent nearly five months preparing for this year’s Spring Commencement.
June 24, 2016

Barbara Jones Warren Named 2016 Psychiatric Nurse of the Year

Professor Barbara Jones Warren (Clinical Nursing) has been named the 2016 Psychiatric Nurse of the Year by the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA).
June 23, 2016

Faculty Honored as Distinguished University Professors

Three professors at The Ohio State University have been named Distinguished University Professors, the highest academic distinction at the university. The annual award recognizes faculty who thrive in teaching, research and service.
June 20, 2016

Ohio State Employees Receive "Forty Under 40" Award

Four Ohio State employees were named to Columbus Business First’s prestigious “Forty Under 40” list, which honors up-and-coming professionals and community leaders in Central Ohio.
June 17, 2016

American Heart Association Recognizes Ohio State as Fit-Friendly Employer

The Ohio State University has been recognized as a 2016 platinum level recipient of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Fit-Friendly Worksites recognition program. Platinum is the highest level of recognition.
June 10, 2016

Celebrate Employee Well-Being Month with the Many Ohio State Health and Wellness Resources

Ohio State is committed to being a healthy workplace for faculty and staff by offering programs and resources for health and wellness.
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.
June 1, 2016

Ohio State Professor Elected to National Academy of Sciences

Professor Clark Spencer Larsen (Anthropology) has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of nation’s highest scholarly honors. He joins just ten other Ohio State faculty members who have received this distinction.
June 1, 2016

Kristi Cheramie Wins 2016-17 Rome Prize Fellowship

Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture Kristi Cheramie (Knowlton School of Architecture) was recently named a winner of the prestigious 2016-17 Rome Prize Fellowship by the American Academy in Rome.
May 27, 2016

Gene Smith Named Sports Business Journal AD of the Year

The Ohio State University Vice President and Director of Athletics, Gene Smith, was awarded Athletic Director of the Year by Sports Business Journal.

HR Focus News

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.

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.

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.

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.