Ohio State University closes Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Center for Belonging and Social Change

Ohio State University sunset its Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Center for Belonging and Social Change due to federal guidance on eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion measures on campus. This decision impacted 16 staff positions but the school promised to assist impacted employees in finding internal jobs. The university also made changes to scholarship eligibility criteria and announced a review of other DEI-related units.

Ohio State University Football Stars Lead Christian Revival Event

Several Ohio State University football stars led a Christian revival event at the school, with at least 60 attendees getting baptized. The event included prayers, worship songs, Bible handouts, and personal faith experiences shared by the players.

Woman Falls to Death at Ohio State University Graduation Ceremony

A woman fell to her death during a graduation ceremony at Ohio State University, identified as Larissa Brady, 53, a Georgia resident. The incident happened near the stadium's Bell Tower as the last graduates were filing into the stadium. An investigation is ongoing into how Brady fell from the 136 feet tall stadium to the pavement below.