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Thursday, June 12, 2025

First Ohio State professor named CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar

Melisa Diaz, an associate professor in earth sciences and the principal investigator of the Polar and Environmental Geochemistry Lab at Ohio State, has been named a 2025–2027 CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar. She is the first Ohio State scholar and one of only 12 researchers selected this year for this prestigious honor, which supports the next generation of research leaders tackling global challenges.

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SB 1 compliance updates

The “Advance Ohio Higher Education Act” (SB 1) will go into effect on June 27, 2025, though many provisions have delayed effective dates. Information and guidance about political and ideological restrictions, complaint and reporting processes, and partnerships with China are available on the SB 1 implementation webpage. Additional information will continue to be added to the site and shared with the university community as it is finalized.

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Important business travel deadline approaching

Effective Tuesday, July 1, Anthony Travel will replace Corporate Travel Planners (CTP) as the Travel Management Company for individual business travel. All individual business travel bookings that need to be purchased before July 1 must be booked with CTP. Any bookings procured through CTP on or before Monday, June 30, will continue to be serviced by CTP through trip completion. After July 1, new bookings will be serviced through Anthony Travel.

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Head to the Wex for two fascinating exhibitions 

Now on view at the Wexner Center for the Arts: Works by Nancy Holt that reveal the hidden systems we all rely on and an immersive living sculpture from Maria Hupfield that explores material, performance, and spirituality.

Learn more about the spring 2025 exhibitions.

RESEARCH NEWS, GRANTS & FUNDING

New Ohio State tick testing service tracks diseases, aids faster diagnoses


Team of students aim to perfect dental implants


HEALTH AND WELLNESS

How to stop snoring, and how to recognize if snoring is affecting your health


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Earn your MBA with Ohio State’s Tuition Assistance

The Working Professional MBA at Fisher College of Business is accessible on campus, online or a mix of both and offers flexible weeknight or weekend scheduling. Utilize Ohio State’s Tuition Assistance Plan to earn your MBA.

Learn more and apply.
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Your perfect pair is here

The largest eyewear selection in central Ohio is right here at Optometry Services on Ohio State’s Columbus campus, 1664 Neil Ave. Stop by the Eyewear Gallery during regular business hours to peruse our incredible selection, or pop in after your comprehensive eye exam.

Make an appointment.
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18-hour CE training: Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy

Explore the history and science of psychedelic-assisted therapy in a three-day training by the Center for Psychedelic Drug Research and Education (CPDRE) July 14-16. Earn continuing education credits and gain practical clinical skills through expert guidance, case studies and role-play in this emerging field.

View the training agenda and register now.
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4th Trimester and Postpartum Support Webinar

Join the OSU Health Plan and YP4H for Navigating 4th Trimester: Postpartum Support on June 26. Learn about fourth trimester changes for baby and parents, discuss the significance of postpartum care and learn about healthy eating, physical activity and emotional well-being.

Register in advance for this program and others in Link to Health here (click Educational Program).

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