Ohio State welcomes more than 300 new faculty as part of semester kickoff events
In 2026, Ohio State welcomed just over 300 new faculty, including tenure-track, clinical/teaching/practice track, research track and associated faculty.
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August 2026 SHIFT Updates
As we begin a new academic year, we encourage faculty hiring partners to revisit the Strategic Hiring Initiative for Faculty Talent (SHIFT) resources. SHIFT provides Ohio State's framework for faculty recruitment, selection, and onboarding, helping ensure searches are strategic, consistent, equitable, and compliant with university requirements. Whether you are preparing to launch a search, serving... -
Faculty Focus June/July 2026
Ohio State educators and scholars honored for service in classroom and beyond, 2026 promotion and tenure approvals and more updates. -
College of Engineering dean named president of Spelman College
Ayanna Howard, the Monte Ahuja Endowed Dean’s Chair and the 23rd dean of The Ohio State University’s College of Engineering, has been announced as the next president of Spelman College in Atlanta. -
Game Changer Scholars initiative attracts global leader in battery innovation
Kang Xu, a world-renowned scientist and expert in battery technology, has been named an Ohio Eminent Scholar and Howard D. Winbigler Chair in Engineering at The Ohio State University.
