Ohio State’s Next Chapter: A Conversation with Ravi Bellamkonda

The Ohio State University is much more than a campus in Columbus. It’s the state’s flagship institution and the focus of statewide pride. As Ohio State’s 18th president, Dr. Ravi V. Bellamkonda is helping shape what comes next at OSU.

A biomedical engineer, researcher and higher education leader, Bellamkonda brings a scientist’s curiosity and a public university leader’s sense of responsibility to a moment of opportunity and challenge. Higher education is being reshaped by artificial intelligence, changing workforce needs, affordability issues, and expectations that research universities turn discoveries into real-world solutions. Ohio State itself has also undergone a period of transition and introspection following the unexpected resignation of its previous president.

What does excellence look like at a public university built to serve both its students and the public good? Can Ohio State lead in AI and innovation while keeping students, trust and opportunity at the center? And what should Ohioans expect from their flagship university in the years ahead?

Featuring Dr. Ravi V. Bellamkonda, President, The Ohio State University with moderator Sheridan Hendrix, Higher Education Reporter, The Columbus Dispatch.