Emeritus Academy

The Emeritus Academy was founded at The Ohio State University in 2014 to recognize and promote the ongoing engagement of emeriti faculty in both scholarly and creative activities. Its larger goals are to enhance the reputation of the university and to benefit society at large. Members come from more than 75 of OSU’s departments and schools and from both the Main Campus and Regional Campuses. There are currently 176 members, of whom more than 90 have participated for 5 years or more.

The Emeritus Academy is a growing and vibrant community of scholars. Semiannually, small research and travel grants are awarded to Emeritus Academy members whose applications are successful. During the academic year members present monthly lectures in their areas of interest and expertise, on topics ranging from medical research to art practices. Moving from the Faculty Club to the virtual space of Zoom (due to COVID), these lectures have attracted up to 100 attendees and sparked vigorous discussion across disciplines and methodologies.

Emeritus Academy exchanges have enhanced congeniality across OSU’s colleges and energized emeriti, current faculty, students, and staff in ways that affirm and support our lifetime role as scholars, artists, and community supporters. For more information about the Emeritus Academy, contact emeritusacademy@osu.edu.