Office of Advancement
Life-changing philanthropy
2024 buckeye graduate raises diploma with one hand

Growing

Developing lifelong leaders to make a difference in the world
Man in a suit talking with two professionally dressed students in a classroom.

Sharpening generations of legal and business minds

While empowering faculty, one family inspires countless students
Amy Moore, MD, FACS, with students in front of Meiling Hall

Aligning talent, purpose and generosity

Honoring an exceptional mentor, alumni regift the joy of learning from the best
Students in Ohio State’s College of Veterinary Medicine gain hands-on experience, thanks to the vision and legacy of Frank Stanton.

Amplifying faculty impact

Endowed chair gifts fuel innovations in care and wellness
Jameka Humphries and son Jayden at a book signing event featuring his children’s book, “Bigger Than Me!”

Breaking barriers

Families Flourish is transforming lives one ZIP code at a time
Gifford Weary, PhD

A foundation for understanding

Gifford Weary's vision draws world-class psychology researchers
MSW and PhD student Philomina Oyeh Yeboah, center, works with Buckeye Ranch employees Grace Hinds ’23, left, and Heather Syrus ’15, ’18 MSW during Oyeh Yeboah’s field work placement at the nonprofit. Animal therapy is one of the mental health services offered there. (photo by Jodi Miller)

A big must for social work students: Field work

Three Buckeyes share how they gained skills and invaluable experience while working with local service organizations.
Ravi Bellamkonda

Ohio State’s new provost is ‘engaged and engaging’

Ravi Bellamkonda believes our university is poised to lead higher education and improve people’s lives.
Dr. Sakima Smith, the Bob Frick Research Chair in Heart Failure and Arrhythmia, is studying the links between cancer treatment and heart disease. His endowed position has helped him grow his lab, recruit students and conduct foundational research. (Photo by Logan Wallace)

‘Time and Change’ is lifting up faculty members

Meet Professors Sakima Smith, Margaret Kwoka and Ange-Marie Hancock who are thriving thanks to endowed positions created by donors.

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