Public research university
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University is a public research university in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 1870. It runs an AI Fluency initiative for students and an AI(X) Hub for research, and in September 2026 it signed a strategic partnership with Google Cloud covering Gemini Enterprise access, Google DeepMind science tools and a 24/7 AI student assistant.
Last reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Facts at a glance
| Type | Public research university |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1870 |
| Headquarters | Columbus, Ohio |
| President | Ravi V. Bellamkonda source |
| AI partner | Google Cloud and Google Public Sector, strategic partnership announced 29 September 2026 source |
| Research AI access | More than 200 AI models plus Google DeepMind tools such as AlphaFold and AlphaEvolve source |
Ohio State and AI
Ohio State promotes AI Fluency as a goal for its students and runs the AI(X) Hub for research in its Innovation District. Its 2026 partnership with Google Cloud adds campuswide Gemini Enterprise and Gemini Notebook access through Google for Education, research access to Google DeepMind models and a planned 24/7 virtual student concierge. The timeline below lists every story on this site that names the university.
Questions people ask
- What did Ohio State agree with Google in 2026?
- A strategic partnership with Google Cloud, announced on 29 September 2026, that brings an on-campus AI space, Gemini Enterprise access, Google DeepMind science tools and a student research ambassador program.
- Where is The Ohio State University?
- Its main campus is in Columbus, Ohio.