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May 14, 2024
Outstanding Buckeyes Recognized for Impactful Focus on Diversity and Inclusion
Five exceptional Buckeyes are living the university’s Shared Values of Diversity and Innovation, and Inclusion and Equity – earning them the annual recognition of a Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Award.
March 28, 2024
Dr. Taru Saigal: Why Ohio State feels like home
Dr. Taru Saigal, a 2023 Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Award honoree, knew she wanted a career that aligned with her passion for serving underrepresented minority patients. She also wanted her young family to be in a nurturing place. One institution with both qualities stood out prominently – Ohio State.
May 10, 2022
Remarkable faculty, staff and students recognized for significant diversity and inclusion outcomes
Congratulations to the honorees selected for the 2022 Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Award. Five exceptional recipients are being recognized for their outstanding commitment to enhancing Ohio State’s diversity and inclusion efforts.
May 27, 2021
Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Award recipients recognized for their positive influence and action
Five remarkable recipients have been selected to receive Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Awards for their significant commitment to enhancing Ohio State’s diversity and inclusion efforts.
June 12, 2020
Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Award recipients honored for their exceptional contributions to Ohio State
Congratulations to this year’s Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Award recipients recognized during Ohio State’s Sesquicentennial - a time to commemorate the institution, honor our heritage and applaud the collective efforts of those who have built the university’s legacy and its future.
September 6, 2019
Hollie Nyseth Brehm inspires future world leaders and takes education beyond the classroom
Living by the adage “service is the rent we pay to live on the earth” and a passion to teach others to do the same, Department of Sociology Professor Hollie Nyseth Brehm educates students about different cultures and societal phenomena and shows them how to use their education to change the world.
April 22, 2019
Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Award recipients recognized for their exceptional contributions
In recognition of contributions to enhance diversity and inclusion, five honorees received the Ohio State Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Award.
May 2, 2018
Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Awards celebrate and recognize exceptional faculty, staff and students
In recognition of their exceptional diversity and inclusion work, five honorees have received the Ohio State Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Award.
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.
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.
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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.
September 9, 2025
In Case You Missed It: HR Workday Summer Recap
Over the past few months, Human Resources has implemented several key updates in Workday to improve efficiency and user experience for both employees and people leaders.
May 27, 2025
Total Rewards Survey Results and Tuition Assistance Update
Results from Ohio State’s Total Rewards Survey are now available. This important feedback provides insight into the preferences and value faculty and staff place on various offerings as employees of Ohio State. This feedback is one part of the holistic process used to plan future investments in benefits and compensation over time.
May 7, 2025
New Manage Absence Experience in Workday
New desktop and mobile experiences in Workday now provide a more efficient and user-friendly approach to viewing and requesting time away from work. Manage Absence, replacing the current Absence worklet for employees, reduces clicks, enhances visibility and makes essential absence-related tasks easier to find.
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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.
July 28, 2025
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Football Game
Faculty and staff have an opportunity to enter for a chance to be randomly selected to receive four complimentary tickets to the Ohio State vs. Ohio University football game on Saturday, Sept. 13. Opt-in by Monday, Aug. 11 at 11:59 p.m. EST for the opportunity to receive tickets based on a randomized selection process.