An analysis of state records showed from 2002 to 2009, Ohio’s dropout rate grew at a rate higher than every other state except Illinois.

A task force commissioned by Ohio State President Gordon Gee today laid out its recommendations for fighting hate crimes on campus. The committee, led by Vice President for Student Life Javaune Adams-Gason, reported on the goals and accomplishments of the committee since it began exactly one month ago.

The majority of Ohio State University students live east of High Street, but an agreement between the Columbus Division of Police and the Fraternal Order of Police prevents OSU Police from patrolling the area.

Activists with the 1851 Center for Constitutional Law say there’s a little-known way for local voters to put school levies up for referendum.

Ohio State University has started accepting bids as part of a possible lease of its parking operations. The school says it will not accepts bids lower than $375 million for a 50-year lease.

The plan aimed at saving $13 billion in accrued liabilities is the fourth package of its kind sent to lawmakers since 2009.

Trustees at Ohio University have passed a resolution giving the school’s president the authority to enter into mineral rights leases on university-owned land, pending final approval from the board.