The Ohio State University (OSU) is known for its strong academic standards, world-changing research, and notable alumni. But to many fans around the world, OSU is simply known as the home of the Buckeyes. Every year, people gather around televisions, in arenas, and on fields to cheer on student athletes to big wins. The Eugene D. Smith Leadership Institute at the OSU Athletics Department gives back to its student athletes through development and support both on and off the field. The Institute delivers a wide variety of internships, events, and programs aimed at helping student athletes reach their goals after graduation: finding a job, entering graduate school, or pursuing the next level of their sport.