As the spring semester comes to a close and we prepare for final exams, I want to express my gratitude and admiration for how you have all adapted to the unprecedented challenges of the last several weeks. We are particularly thankful to our Wexner Medical Center personnel and first responders for their courage and sacrifice at this time. The resilience of our university community and your commitment to our academic mission and each other are truly incredible. I look forward to our virtual commencement celebration on May 3 starting at noon. A pre-ceremony program with special...
Ohio State is launching the Together As Buckeyes emergency grants program. Using both university funds and support from the federal CARES Act, this program will assist students who are having difficulty with living expenses or facing other unexpected financial challenges related to the disruption of campus operations due to this pandemic.
We recognize that COVID-19 has had broad impacts, so this program is available to any student — undergraduate, graduate or professional at any campus — who has been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
To apply for a grant, complete the one-page Emergency...
I hope you are all well and staying safe. Our gratitude goes to those on the front lines fighting the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) and to everyone helping to stop the spread of the virus by staying at home, practicing social distancing and maintaining good hygiene. This is a disruptive and stressful time for us all, but your collective efforts are making a real difference, flattening the curve and saving lives. Thank you.
Our health care professionals continue to serve the community with great courage and skill. They are innovating in large-scale ways that benefit...
As we all continue to adapt to the COVID-19 outbreak, I am proud of how the Buckeye community has come together. Ohio is a national leader in flattening the curve, and each of you plays a critical role.
Times such as these often bring out the best of humanity, but they also test our patience and sense of well-being. We must remember to live our Ohio State values and to support all members of our community.
It is disappointing that there have been a number of reports of bias and harassment around the world, and...
Each spring at this time we celebrate renewal and hope in places of worship and homes around the world. This year, when so many families cannot come together physically, we nonetheless are united virtually and in spirit. We are united in our love and care for one another, in the battle against this disease, and in our support for those on the front lines. Our collective efforts are flattening the curve and saving lives. I am so proud of our community.
Below is a summary of updates related to the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19). We...
We all know that the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) is resulting in significant disruptions here at our university and across the globe.
I will continue to communicate with you regularly so that you are all aware of the important and sometimes difficult decisions the university is making during this time of extraordinary challenge and uncertainty.
Below are some announcements and details about the university’s ongoing response to COVID-19.
Virtual graduation celebration and speaker; live commencement ceremony to be planned at later date
Earlier today, we announced that the university will hold...
As we approach the end of the second week of virtual classes and the third week since we began a profound change in our behavior, I want to pause briefly to once again thank each of you for your collective hard work and commitment.
In particular, our gratitude goes to the outstanding and courageous people on the front lines in positions essential to our health, protection and support. Our gratitude also goes to those stopping the spread of COVID-19 by staying at home and practicing preventative measures such as social distancing and good hygiene....
I write to provide you with a number of important end-of-week updates related to the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19). First, however, I want to express my deep gratitude and pride for how our entire university has pulled together in true Buckeye spirit during this first week of virtual classes.
Hundreds of our faculty and staff have spent countless hours preparing for this unprecedented transition. On behalf of the entire university community, thank you. While I know there have been challenges, your efforts have been nothing short of extraordinary. And thank you to our students, who...
During these extraordinary times, it is inspiring to see our Ohio State community coming together to fight the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19). We have a long way to go, but we continue to be in this together. Brenda and I express our gratitude to each of you.
Last week, we shared that the first members of our community tested positive for COVID-19. Since that time, there have been additional confirmed cases related to Ohio State, and many more are certain to follow in the coming days and weeks. We wish a full and fast recovery...
After careful consideration by the University Senate and our colleges, most Ohio State students will have the option to obtain a pass/no pass grade for courses they are taking this semester.
For all undergraduate and graduate students, pass/no pass will be an option for General Education and elective courses based on action by the Senate today. Many colleges and programs are also extending this option to required courses in undergraduate majors and graduate programs.
As I mentioned last week, we are offering this flexibility because coronavirus (COVID-19) has forced such massive adjustments...
