The Ohio State University (OSU), commonly referred to as Ohio State or OSU, is a public land-grant research university located in Columbus, Ohio. A member of the University System of Ohio, Ohio State was founded in 1870 as the state's land-grant university and the ninth university in Ohio with the Morrill Act of 1862. Ohio State was originally known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College and focused on various agricultural and mechanical disciplines, but it developed into a comprehensive university under the direction of then-Governor and later U.S. president Rutherford B. Hayes, and in 1878, the Ohio General Assembly passed a law changing the name to "the Ohio State University" and broadening the scope of the university. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very high research activity". The university's endowment of $7.4 billion in 2023 is among the largest in the world.
The Ohio State University Department of Theatre in Columbus, Ohio, serves as a dynamic center for the study and practice of theatre, committed to nurturing the next generation of artists and scholars. Offering a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including BA, BFA, MA, MFA, and PhD degrees, the department emphasizes a blend of rigorous academic study and practical, hands-on experience. Students benefit from distinguished faculty, a diverse and inclusive environment, and state-of-the-art facilities housed in a new building featuring multiple performance spaces and specialized studios. Through an active production schedule and community engagement initiatives, students gain invaluable real-world skills within a supportive and collaborative community that fosters creative exploration and prepares graduates for diverse paths in the field and beyond.
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