Newly appointed Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO), Rob Lowden, has big plans for the future of artificial intelligence in Ohio State academics. With more than 25 years of leadership experience guiding institutions through technological advancements, Lowden joined the university to increase the fluency of students’ AI-usage.
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In the news: Rob Lowden works with Ohio State to incorporate AI into students’ educations
Administration and Planning Media Relations|September 23, 2025In the news: Ohio State, Google announce access to AI tools for students, faculty, staff
Administration and Planning Media Relations|August 26, 2025Ohio State News announced the university's new agreement with Google Public Sector to provide secure access to a suite of AI tools for students, faculty and staff. The tools include Gemini™, NotebookLM™, a few Google Workspace™ applications and Google CoLaboratory™, offering new opportunities to support teaching, learning and research across the university.
In the news: Ohio State hires new chief information officer as the university expands its AI education
Administration and Planning Media Relations|August 15, 2025The Columbus Dispatch recently spoke with Rob Lowden, Ohio State’s new vice president and chief information officer. He officially started in the role on Aug. 1, taking over as the university's latest permanent CIO following his predecessor Cindy Leavitt's departure from the university last August.