List of presidents of Ohio State University
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This list of presidents of Ohio State University includes all who have served as university presidents of Ohio State University since its founding in 1870. Ohio State University is a public research university in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1870, as a land-grant university and ninth university in Ohio with the Morrill Act of 1862,[1] the university was originally known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. In 1878, in light of its expanded focus, the college permanently changed its name to Ohio State University.
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President of the Ohio State University | |
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Appointer | Board of Trustees |
Term length | No term limit |
Inaugural holder | Edward Orton, Sr |
Website | Office of the President |
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