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 College of Nursing in Columbus, Ohio, is a leading institution with a history dating back to 1914, becoming a college in 1956. It provides a comprehensive range of programs from undergraduate to doctoral levels, preparing nurses for impactful careers in education, research, and practice. The college features state-of-the-art facilities like advanced simulation labs and an Innovation Studio, enhancing student learning and fostering healthcare innovation. Consistently ranked among the nation's top programs for its BSN and online MSN degrees and recognized for significant NIH-funded research, the college holds accreditation from the CCNE and HLC. It is committed to advancing nursing science and practice while cultivating an inclusive environment focused on improving health outcomes for individuals and communities.
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