The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University is a public research university in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 1870 as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. Its main campus is known for extensive research programs and a large collegiate athletic program.

Morrill Land-Grant Acts: United States laws that funded colleges focused on agriculture, engineering, and practical education through federal land grants. The 1862 act established the land-grant framework that led Ohio to create the university.
Public university: A university primarily funded and governed by a state or other public authority. Ohio State is a state-supported institution with a public education and research mission.
Ohio State Buckeyes: The athletic teams and student athletes representing The Ohio State University. The Buckeyes are the university's most visible competitive sports identity.
Ohio State University Press: The university press that publishes scholarly books and journals across a range of disciplines. It extends the university's research and scholarship through publications for wider audiences.
Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College: The institution founded in Columbus in 1870 that became The Ohio State University in 1878. This original name reflects the university's agricultural and mechanical mission at its founding.
Research university: A university that places substantial emphasis on research alongside undergraduate and graduate education. Research is a defining part of Ohio State's academic identity and institutional scale.
Ohio State Buckeyes football: The university's American football program, which competes in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision. The football program gives the university a nationally prominent athletic presence.
Ohio State University Airport: A public-use airport owned by The Ohio State University and located near its Columbus campus. The airport supports university aviation programs and research as well as regional aviation.
William Oxley Thompson: An American educator who served as president of The Ohio State University from 1899 to 1925. His presidency expanded the university and helped establish its modern identity.
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center: The academic medical center of The Ohio State University, comprising hospitals, clinics, and health sciences programs. It is a major university unit linking medical education, clinical care, and biomedical research.

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