See what alumni are saying about the new major!
“Leadership requires principles and perspective. My Ohio State History degree taught me how to think critically, communicate effectively across cultures, and develop creative solutions to highly complex business challenges. That foundation prepared me to build strong, trusting relationships around the world and lead global tax strategy.”
Lisa S. Goldman, CPA, M.Tax, STEP, Partner-in-Charge, NYC Office & Practice Leader of International Tax, Sax, LLP, B.A. with Distinction in History, Ohio State Class of 1990
“Leveraging the size and strength of the Arts and Sciences faculty, this new Leadership major stands to help Ohio State equip generations of students with the knowledge and leadership skills to address today’s most important needs, and tomorrow’s, too.”
Bob Hensley, Executive Vice President of Operations, Jos. A. Bank, B.A., Ohio State Class of 1974
“As both a student and practitioner of Leadership theory over an almost 40-year career in the U.S. Army, I am absolutely thrilled to see the OSU College of Arts and Sciences offer this new interdisciplinary major in leadership. Regardless of career field and area of expertise, our society and our institutions require great leadership.”
General John M. Murray, U.S. Army, Retired Commanding General, Army Futures Command, OSU Class of 1982
“Leadership skills are integral to how we face our complex and ever-changing world.
As a small business owner and community activist, I see how much our communities depend on engaged citizens who lead with vision, integrity, self-awareness, and empathy. Only with a comprehensive understanding of leadership can each individual meaningfully contribute to our shared future in a vigorous and ethical democracy.
I applaud the College of Arts and Sciences for creating the Arts and Sciences Leadership major at The Ohio State University.”
Linda Kass, Author, Founder and Owner, Gramercy Books, Former Member, OSU Board of Trustees, Member, Ohio State University Foundation
This new liberal arts Leadership major has great potential to enable OSU students to acquire the principles, values, and practices that will help them develop their individual leadership capacities, regardless of the careers that they choose to pursue.”
John Pepper, Jr., CEO, Proctor & Gamble, CEO, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Board Chairman, The Walt Disney Company
“The journey of leadership begins with a single step, and this program offers the perfect foundation for aspiring leaders to thrive.”
Corbett Price, OSU Charter Trustee, 2011 to 2014, Former Chair and CEO, Health Risk Management, Recipient of the 2008 OSU Distinguished Service Award, M.A., OSU Class of 1975