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The Ohio State University is among only five institutions in the country to be named a top producer for both Fulbright U.S. scholar and U.S. student programs, according to the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs. 

Ohio State is tied for fifth nationally with six Fulbright scholar awards and is tied for 14th with 10 Fulbright student awards for the 2021-22 academic year.

“The biggest takeaway from my time at Ohio State was having a growth mindset that enabled me to learn, adapt and navigate change,” explained Deepak Menon (MArch ’99, Knowlton School, MFA ‘01, Design, College of Arts and Sciences). Fast forward two decades, now a partner director at Microsoft, in Hyderabad, India, Menon credits Ohio State for changing his perception on technology and how it impacts the lives of everyone on the planet.

The China Gateway partnered with Undergraduate Student Government (USG) and the Office of Student Life to host a virtual Ohio State Family Town Hall on December 11, 2021. Moderated by Jacob Chang, USG president, the conversation featured several Ohio State officials sharing campus highlights from the autumn semester, health and wellness measures, a safety overview and a preview of spring semester. More than 260 parents attended the meeting and interacted virtually with the panelists during the question and answer session.

Three Indian alumni were among the 16 recipients honored with the 2021 Excellence in Engineering and Architecture Alumni Awards in the categories of academic excellence, career achievement, and entrepreneurship and innovation.