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  • Campus Prairie Project Blooms with IPPLG Grant Support

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | March 18, 2026
    A once underutilized asphalt pad along the edge of campus is being transformed into a vibrant prairie and outdoor learning environment thanks to collaboration across the university and funding from the Integrated Physical Planning Liaison Group (IPPLG) Framework Learning Space Grant and an Ohio State Sustainability grant. Located at 690 Ackerman Road, the site now features native planti...
    A view of the prairie where asphalt is seen as a garden.

  • In the News: New Bike Rack, Outdoor Furniture Added to North Campus

    rahe.21@osu.edu | September 24, 2025
    Planning, Architecture and Real Estate (PARE) has installed a new seating area and bike rack for students to use outside of the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Chemistry Building as part of the second phase of the Biomedical and Materials Engineering Complex.This project is part of a larger university initiative to activate more spaces across campus for a variety of uses.Read Full Artic...
    Bike rack outside of CBEC.

  • Ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates new Metro@Indianola campus School now houses 40 flexible classrooms and a community health clinic

    rahe.21@osu.edu | June 4, 2025
    A grand opening ceremony has been held to celebrate the completion of the new Metro@Indianola campus in the former historic Indianola Middle School. The new building is a complete restoration of the 1929 school into a modern, high-tech learning environment.Metro School leaders joined partners from The Ohio State University and Battelle this week to mark the occasion.“Metro@Indianola is a shining ...
    President Carter speaking at the Metro School ribbon cutting event.

  • In the News: Makeovers Planned for Three Ohio State Residence Halls

    holman.126@osu.edu | May 23, 2025
    Ohio State’s Board of Trustees met Wednesday, May 21 and approved dozens of changes, including renovations to the North Towers. Drackett, Jones and Taylor Towers will undergo a $10 million upgrade, including more dorm space for residents. The construction and design will be phased out over several years, with designs beginning this month and final construction ending in August 2030.Read Full Arti...
    Map rendering of the proposed Core North district on The Ohio State Campus.

  • Matching Grant Funding for Informal Learning Spaces

    holman.126@osu.edu | May 19, 2025
    Departments and organizations may qualify for up to $50,000 in matching grant funding to transform interior and exterior campus spaces. In alignment with Ohio State’s strategic plan and the university’s campus master plan (Framework 3.0), the Integrated Physical Planning Liaison Group is encouraging applications to develop informal learning and outdoor spaces on campus for FY26. Planning, Ar...
    lobby with large pillars and soft, flexible seating

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