Office of Advancement
Life-changing philanthropy
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Growing

Developing lifelong leaders to make a difference in the community and across the world
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Beyond the walls

Philanthropy powers the places where possibility becomes reality.
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Where paths meet: Columbus State to Ohio State

This Buckeye’s nontraditional journey led to social work, disability advocacy and countless opportunities.
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Myles found a passport to self-discovery

Scholarships led him to a global Buckeye community.
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Lunch-break rocket launches inspired Hannah

Thanks to donors like you, her future is taking flight.
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Lena crossed the Atlantic Ocean to become a Buckeye

Scholarship donors like you gave her a springboard.
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Levi turned to law school to help his students succeed

Generous donors like you gave him the tool belt to do it.

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