Founded in 1870 as a land-grant university, The Ohio State University has grown into one of the largest and top-ranked public universities in the United States. With its main campus in Columbus and regional campuses in Lima, Mansfield, Marion, Newark, and Wooster, the university provides a comprehensive education and extensive student life program. Alumni and former students have achieved success in various industries, including government, business, science, medicine, education, sports, and entertainment. The Ohio State University serves as a model for Ohio's public higher education institutes and is known for its research contributions.