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Experiencing the richness of Indian culture coupled with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with one of the world’s largest multinational conglomerates, is how six Fisher College of Business MBA students spent their spring break.

Ohio State and IIT Bombay are working on a Cotutelle PhD program with the candidate being enrolled in both IIT Bombay and Ohio State with academic supervisory from both institutions to address global scientific challenges spanning materials, data analytics and quantum information technologies. This partnership amplifies Ohio State and IIT Bombay's potential, enhancing interdisciplinary faculty research in energy storage, additive manufacturing and photovoltaics.  

The India Gateway and the Alumni Club of South India made sure the newest Buckeyes from India would be well prepared for the first day of classes at The Ohio State University by hosting send-off events in Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Mumbai. Close to 50 students and their families participated in the gatherings, which fostered connections and provided insight from alumni and current students about university life, the campus environment, food options and a myriad of opportunities.   

This summer, the Brazil Gateway attended conferences and events throughout Brazil to build connections with current and potential partners as well as interested students.

FAUBAI

The Brazil Gateway team attended the Brazilian Association for International Education’s (FAUBAI) conference April 17-20, in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. This year’s theme was “Building Knowledge with all Voices” and brought panels, roundtables and sessions that showcased the urgency of diversity and inclusion in international education opportunities and leadership.

Madhav Chavan '83 PhD, a distinguished chemist turned educator, is this year's recipient of the Robert M. Duncan Alumni Citizenship Award. Chavan has been recognized by The Ohio State University Alumni Association for his exceptional contributions to education and transforming the lives of underprivileged children in his native India.

The Ohio State University has selected Kaya Şahin, PhD, as its next vice provost for global strategies and international affairs, effective Nov. 1. Şahin currently serves as executive associate dean of the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies at Indiana University (IU).

Buckeyes are Buckeyes for life. For alumni like Song Qi, a Fisher College of Business MBA graduate from 1999, this can play out in some unexpected ways. “I was once sitting at the Sydney airport reading a book and waiting to board a flight,” he recalled. “I heard the familiar O-H-I-O from another passenger passing by who also wore a scarlet Ohio State T-shirt. That made my day!”

The virtual Pre-departure Orientation for international students from China took place on June 17. The event, hosted by the China Gateway and the Offices of International Affairs, Student Academic Excellence and Student Life, provided 143 students and 28 family members with valuable information regarding their upcoming college life.

The Ohio State University has been named one of the world’s top universities, according to the 2024 edition of the QS World University Rankings released today. Ohio State is ranked 151st in the world and 35th in the United States.

Lauren Van Niel ’23, a graduating senior who hails from Ohio comes away impressed and surprised after meeting with five first years attending college far away from home. Her brief encounter with five students from China was published in the Summer 2023 issue of the Ohio State Alumni Magazine where she shares how they acclimated to life on campus and the United States. 

The China Gateway provided assistance with this story.