1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 The Ohio State University is much more than a campus in Columbus. It’s the state’s flagship institution and the focus of statewide pride. As Ohio State’s 18th president, Dr. Ravi V. Bellamkonda is helping shape what comes next at OSU. A biomedical engineer, researcher and higher education leader, Bellamkonda brings a scientist’s curiosity and a public university leader’s sense of responsibility to a moment of opportunity and challenge.&amp;nbsp; What does excellence look like at a public university built to serve both its students and the public good? Can Ohio State lead in AI and innovation while keeping students, trust and opportunity at the center? And what should Ohioans expect from their flagship university in the years ahead? Featuring: Dr. Ravi Bellamkonda, President, The Ohio State University. The host is Sheridan Hendrix, Higher Education Reporter, The Columbus Dispatch. This forum was made possible by The Joseph and Carol Alutto Civic Engagement Fund - Focus on Higher Education.&amp;nbsp; The presenting sponsor was Huntington Bank.&amp;nbsp; This forum was also sponsored by The Aloft Columbus University District, Learfield Ohio State Sports Properties, The Ohio State University, The Robert Weiler Company, and The United Way of Central Ohio. The presenting sponsor of CMC's livestream was The Center for Human Kindness at The Columbus Foundation. CMC's livestream and promotional partner was&amp;nbsp;The Columbus Dispatch. CMC’s theme music was composed by Jeffrey Ciampa. If you’d like to keep exploring this week’s forum topic, our partners at the Columbus Metropolitan Library recommend reading&amp;nbsp;Fulfilling the 21st Century Land-Grant Mission, edited by Stephen Gavazzi (2020).&amp;nbsp; Recorded before a live audience at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio, on October 21, 2026. Content Use Notice This program is produced and recorded by the Columbus Metropolitan Club. CMC publishes recordings of its civic forums to promote informed public dialogue and public access to important community conversations. All video and audio content produced by the Columbus Metropolitan Club is provided for personal viewing and non-commercial use. Educational, media, documentary, broadcast, conference, or commercial reuse of this content requires prior written permission from the Columbus Metropolitan Club. For licensing or permission inquiries, please contact: admin@columbusmetroclub.org Unauthorized reproduction or redistribution of this content for commercial purposes is prohibited. ©Columbus Metropolitan Club The Columbus Metropolitan Club http://columbusmetroclub.org <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/43394039/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/207930364