What does Ohio State do?

The Ohio State University is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 1870. Originally established as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College, it became The Ohio State University in 1878. With an enrollment of over 60,000 students, it is one of the largest universities in the United States. The university features a comprehensive academic structure with a main campus in Columbus and regional branches in Lima, Mansfield, Marion, Newark, and Wooster. It offers a wide range of graduate and professional programs across various colleges, including law, medicine, and veterinary medicine. The Ohio State Research Foundation, established in 1934, supports faculty research projects, while the Mershon Center for International Security Studies focuses on international security. Student life at Ohio State is vibrant, with more than 1,000 student organizations and a strong athletic presence as a member of the Big Ten Conference since 1912. The university fosters a dynamic environment for both academic and extracurricular engagement.