Chair in Peace Studies

The Chair in Peace Studies will enable The Ohio State University to pursue in-depth studies of nonviolent resolutions to conflict as well as other peace-related issues. Ohio State is now in the process of identifying candidates for this endowed position.

The Chair in Peace Studies, an initiative of the Ohio Council of Churches, was established with $1.25 million in gifts to the university from Erie and Orlyss Sauder and Sauder Woodworking Co. of Archbold; the Southern Ohio Episcopal Diocese Procter Fund; congregations of Church of the Brethren, Mennonite and Friends; and OSU faculty, staff and numerous friends.

A national multi-disciplinary search is under way for a senior faculty member who will join the university’s Mershon Center as chairholder.

To donate to the Mershon Center Chair in Peace Studies, please visit its page in University Development.