Ohio State University
Ohio State University
Ohio State University (pronounced: /oʊˈhaɪ.oʊ ˈsteɪt juːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti/), often referred to as OSU, is a large, primarily residential, public research university in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and the ninth university in Ohio with the Morrill Act of 1862, the university was originally known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College.
Etymology
The name "Ohio State University" is derived from the state of Ohio, which is named after the Ohio River. "Ohio" comes from the Seneca word "ohiːyo'", which means "good river", "great river", or "large creek". The "State University" part of the name signifies that it is a public institution.
Related Terms
- Land-grant university: A type of university in the United States designated by a state to receive the benefits of the Morrill Acts of 1862 and 1890.
- Columbus: The state capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Ohio.
- Public research university: A university that is predominantly funded by public means and is dedicated to the production of knowledge through research.
- Morrill Act of 1862: An Act of Congress that provided for the establishment of land-grant colleges.
- Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College: The original name of Ohio State University.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ohio State University
- Wikipedia's article - Ohio State University
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