On May 21, 2025, many Ohio State faculty members had a reason to celebrate as the Board of Trustees approved promotion and tenure recommendations for the Buckeyes listed below. Each has excelled in the areas of teaching, research and creative accomplishments, and service. Executive Vice President and Provost Ravi V. Bellamkonda and the Office of Academic Affairs is proud to recognize these achievements and contributions to the university.

In astronomy, Professor Laura Lopez has been promoted to the rank of Professor, and Planetarium Director Wayne Schlingman has been promoted to Associated Associate Professor.

Congratulations to them both!