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In 1874, the Ohio General Assembly instead strongly supported the new Ohio State University created by the Morrill Act in Columbus and proposed that both Ohio and Miami be demoted to preparatory schools. [41]
In 1803, Ohio became a state and on February 18, 1804, the Ohio General Assembly passed an act establishing “The Ohio University.” The University opened in 1808 with one building, three students, and one professor, Jacob Lindley.
Ohio University was recognized by the new state on February 18, 1804, with its charter being certified by the Ohio General Assembly. This last approval happened eleven months after Ohio was admitted to the Union.
Nov 25, 2022 · The change from simply “OSU” was said to “reflect the national stature of the institution.” University officials wanted the institution to be known as “The Ohio State University,”...
Sep 16, 2023 · When an Ohio State Buckeye arrives, they don't just announce that they attended classes in Columbus. There's a stress on one particular word: "THE Ohio State University."
- Joe Kozlowski
Ohio State began accepting graduate students in the 1880s, with the university awarding its first master's and doctoral degrees in 1886 and 1890 respectively. 1891 saw the founding of Ohio State's law school, the Moritz College of Law.
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On May 1, 1878, the state legislature officially renamed Ohio A&M The Ohio State University. President Orton had lobbied for a name change since 1875, arguing that the institution’s name should declare its dedication to “practical scientific training,” but felt the State’s rechristening amounted to wishful thinking.
