Discover how Ohio State shaped research, education, and campus life during wartime under the Bevis administration.
This history examines the university’s wartime role from 1940 to 1956, highlighting how research, contracts, and campus programs aligned with national needs. It covers the expansion of government-supported projects, the creation of new laboratories, and the way faculty and students contributed to the war effort while maintaining academic life.
Readers will see how government partnerships, such as the Office of Scientific Research and Development and the Manhattan District, steered science and engineering work. The text also spotlights notable alumni and faculty who served in the armed forces, as well as the university’s efforts in education, training, and support services during and after the war.
- How wartime contracts and research priorities shaped campus facilities and disciplines.
- The role of the Research Foundation and key partnerships in national defense projects.
- Stories of students, alumni, and faculty who served or supported the war effort.
- The evolution of wartime training programs and campus infrastructure to meet new needs.
Ideal for readers of university history, mid‑20th century American higher education, and the Ohio State story during a defining era.