“Being from India, I had always aspired to collaborate with the Tata group, renowned for their exemplary work culture and corporate reputation. The Fisher College of Business Global Applied Projects (GAP) course at Ohio State turned this aspiration into a reality.
Using various outreach methods such as emails, phone calls, and both virtual and in-person sessions, the India Gateway supported over 600 incoming undergraduate students admitted for fall 2024, including those from India as well as Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Janet Smith, assistant director of outreach for the East Asian Studies Center and Amanda Yusko, program manager for the international student team in the Office of International Affairs, are recipients of the 2024 Distinguished Staff Award, the highest honor bestowed upon staff at Ohio State.
Kshipra Mandlecha, originally from Nashik, India, is a second year international student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Managerial Economics from the Max M. Fisher College of Business. She is also an Entrepreneurship and Innovation Scholar, which is a two-year program under the Keenan Centre of Entrepreneurship. She shares her journey at Ohio State with the hope of encouraging others to become Buckeyes for Life.
The Office of international Affairs (OIA) awarded close to $100,000 in grants to seven faculty, 21 graduate students, and two undergraduate students to conduct international research and scholarship projects abroad and in the United States. Awards ranged between $1,000 and $4,000, and will be used during the 2024-25 academic year.
From Brazil to Uganda, Estonia to South Korea and everywhere in between, faculty and students will travel to 18 different countries to advance their research and expand their global engagement.
On March 28, 2024, Interim Executive Vice President and Provost Karla Zadnik recognized students and faculty from The Ohio State University who are recent Fulbright and Fulbright-Hays recipients and Fulbright student semifinalists, as well as visiting Fulbright students and scholars from around the globe, during a reception at the Thompson Library.
The Scientific Congress on Challenges in Disease Management and Outcome brought together 175 participants and showcased 50 speakers, moderators and panelists in Mumbai on Feb. 9 - 10. Organized by the India Gateway in collaboration with health partners in South Asia, this marked the fifth international conference of its kind, and strengthened the ongoing partnership between The Ohio State University and Nanavati Super Specialty Hospital.
In 2023, the Ohio State India Gateway thrived in fostering impactful connections and collaborations. Engaging with over 3,000 prospective students through 45 high school visits and recruitment fairs, we provided crucial support to admitted students, hosting virtual pre-departure orientations and global education opportunities.
In pursuit of preparing leaders to be 'day-one-ready' for the dynamic business landscape, the Fisher College of Business developed the Global Applied Projects (GAP) program. This signature program offers MBA students an optional experiential learning capstone-like opportunity that turns theory into practice.
