Office of Advancement
Life-changing philanthropy
group of multigenerational people smiling

Thriving

Nurturing community well-being to improve lives and build better futures
Kindergarten students sitting and reading together on the floor in a classroom.

Building tomorrow’s innovators

Metro Elementary brings STEM education to Columbus’ youngest learners.
Linda Kass standing in a bookstore next to shelves of books and a ladder.

The heart of the story

Linda Kass ’78 MA didn’t plan to be a novelist, bookstore owner and community leader. She just followed her curiosity—and the stories that shaped her.
People holding Ohio State kindness signs

Kindness catches on and changes lives

Philanthropy helps spread kindness across campus and communities.
Dick Wood , WWII veteran, being interviewed.

1950 alum, WWII veteran nears age 100 with gratitude

Dick Wood survived dozens of combat flights and was saved when a professor recognized his PTSD.
Jeff Prestel speaking in front of people

Positioning business students for success on day one

Gift from Jeff Prestel will help graduates stand out in marketplace.
Financial planner Cameron Uttley gave students feedback on their presentations.

Ohio State academy teaches high schoolers financial planning basics

Students learned personal finance, estate planning at week-long program

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