The Ohio State University ranked first in Ohio and 14th nationally among public universities in the 2027 Best Colleges rankings from U.S. News & World Report – up one spot from the 2026 rankings.
Ravi V. Bellamkonda, 18th president of The Ohio State University, is encouraging the university community to embrace Ohio State’s scope and scale and commit to becoming the nation’s finest public university.
Ohio State President Ravi V. Bellamkonda announced detailed plans today for BuildX, an initiative designed to help student founders move through every stage of the startup process, from idea exploration to building a company and investor readiness.
Academic freedom is a hallmark of higher education, but as universities find themselves examining more socially, politically, and scientifically complex issues, stronger public debate follows.
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, and other university services, will move into downtown Columbus, placing students, staff and faculty at the center of the city’s legal, policy, civic and cultural crossroads.