Ohio State Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Celebrating Women's History Month 2025.

Our first 2025 ODI Hall of Fame honoree is a trailblazer, making waves in feminist spaces as an educator and leader. Any guesses on who it could be? Let us know in the comments.

It’s the party of the year at FAT HAM! On Thursday, March 13, from 6:30–10 p.m., join your fellow Buckeyes at the inaugural entry in the Buckeye Arts Series: the Columbus premiere of Broadway’s FAT HAM, produced by The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio. Don’t miss this witty, modern take on Shakespeare’s HAMLET.

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Buckeye Arts: FAT HAM at The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio Join your fellow Buckeyes at the inaugural entry in the Buckeye Arts Series: the Columbus premiere of Broadway’s FAT HAM, produced by The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio (formerly CATCO).

Get excited, Buckeyes, because the Office of Diversity and Inclusion will be announcing our first 2025 Hall of Fame honoree this week! Who do you think it could be? Let us know in the comments.

Introducing our 2025 Lawrence K. Williamson Jr. Scholarship recipients! The Larry Williamson Jr. Scholarship honors the legacy of Larry Williamson Jr. by providing scholarships to ODI students who demonstrate a passion for the arts and commitment to community service. Congratulations to Kierra, Mar’kia, and Ariana! 

Introducing our next three 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship recipients! The MLK Jr. Memorial Scholarship aims to recognize and support individuals who exemplify the principles and values championed by Dr. King throughout his life. Congratulations to Jasmine, Ortez, and Abigayle! 

Introducing our first three 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship recipients! The MLK Jr. Memorial Scholarship aims to recognize and support individuals who exemplify the principles and values championed by Dr. King throughout his life. Congratulations to Peter, Maguette, and Devante!

Celebrating United Black World Month - February 2025

We’re still reminiscing about the Mosaic Brazil Global Education Program that occurred over winter break! Learn more about the program by checking out the video in our story.

Celebrating Lunar New Year 2025 - the Year of the Snake.

Will you be attending this year’s BuckeyeThon Dance Marathon? Nearly a dozen ODI Scholars will be, thanks to Neil Hariths and Melissa Thomas, who created an MSP fundraising team this year. Read more about the development of the team and opportunities to get involved on the story on our website.

Global Education fosters intercultural understanding, critical thinking, and a sense of global citizenship, preparing individuals to navigate an interconnected world and address complex global challenges.