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News: America 250 at Ohio State

  • Ohio State panel discusses U.S. Constitution’s enduring impact

    Chris Bournea | October 5, 2026
    In observance of the nation’s 250th anniversary, The Ohio State University recently hosted a discussion about the origins and enduring impact of the United States Constitution. The event, “Remember Our Union,” was held at the Wexner Center for the Arts on the annual observance of Constitution Day, Sept. 17.

  • Event observes 90th anniversary of Buckeyes track legend Jesse Owens’ Olympic victories

    Chris Bournea | October 1, 2026
    In honor of the 90th anniversary of legendary Buckeyes track athlete Jesse Owens’ 1936 Olympic triumphs, Owens’ descendants and university representatives participated in a recent panel discussion about his place in history. The Ohio State University’s Sports and Society Institute hosted the event at Thompson Library in partnership with America 250-Ohio State and Ohio State Libraries.

  • What does a modern land-grant university look like?

    Franny Lazarus | September 10, 2026
    Former president of The Ohio State University and president emeritus of West Virginia University E. Gordon Gee returned to campus last week for a lively discussion with Stephen Gavazzi, director of Ohio State’s Center for Human Resource Research, and David Rosowsky, senior advisor to the president of Arizona State University, about the role of the land-grant university at America’s 250th birthday.

  • Your America in 250 Words: Lucas Gonzalez

    Lucas Gonzalez | September 2, 2026
    A PhD student in the Department of Animal Sciences in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences from Uruguay, Lucas Gonzalez shares his “Your America in 250 Words” essay.

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