Ohio State Partners in New National Foundry School Program Launched by Trump Administration
Ohio State is a leading partner in the new national Foundry School program, launched in Washington, D.C. by the Trump administration, Stanford University, and six other universities. The program, announced by Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco…
Columbus, OH, September 16, 2026 —
Ohio State University has been announced as a leading partner in a new national initiative, the Foundry School program. The program was officially launched in Washington, D.C. by the Trump administration, with Stanford University and six additional universities also participating.
The Foundry School aims to cultivate a new generation of American entrepreneurs, engineers, and industrial leaders. The program’s stated objective is to support the rebuilding of domestic manufacturing capabilities across the United States.
The announcement and launch event were marked by the participation of key figures. Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were among those who introduced the program. Ohio State President Ravi Bellamkonda was present at the launch event.
Details regarding the specific curriculum, enrollment process, or expected timeline for the Foundry School program were not provided in the initial announcement summary. The number of participating universities, excluding Ohio State and Stanford, is stated as six. The precise role and contributions of each partner university are also not detailed in the provided information.
Story summarized from the original created by Reegan Davis on www.thelantern.com, see more information here.
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