Founding president of the Alumni Club of India, Akshay Nair was awarded the 2022 Pay It Forward Award by The Ohio State University Alumni Association. Under his leadership, the club has earned Scarlet status each year since its inception in 2018.
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RIYA Scholars: excellence in undergraduate research experience continues
The Ohio State University’s Research Internship for Young Academics (RIYA) program facilitates cutting-edge research experiences for undergraduate mechanical engineering students from top institutes in India. Established in 2014, the prestigious RIYA program is seeking candidates with exceptional research aptitude.
India Gateway and Foundation for Neglected Disease Research co-hosted international conference in Bangalore
The Foundation for Neglected Disease Research (FNDR) in Bangalore and the India Gateway hosted a one-day signature conference to confront the challenges of tuberculosis (TB) and HIV.
Singh named director of India Gateway
The Office of International Affairs is pleased to announce that Shambhavi Singh has joined Ohio State as the next India Gateway director in Mumbai. Her first day was February 15.
Resources to support a diverse and inclusive campus
Ohio State is committed to a safe and welcoming campus, a comprehensive and inclusive education, and a truly anti-racist community for all. All too often there are examples of antisemitism, racism and other hateful behavior reported in the national news.
Diversity and inclusion are essential components of Ohio State's excellence, and the university's shared values establish the commitment to reinforce an ethical culture. There is no place for hate at Ohio State.
India Gateway participates in International Education Week 2022
An annual gathering which brings together students and educational institutions, International Education Week is a resource to help prospective students in India explore their options for higher education in the U.S.
IIE publishes Open Doors Report
The Ohio State University is ranked in the top 30 nationally among doctoral institutions hosting international students, according to a national report released today.
Ohio State is 26th in the nation and 6th in the Big Ten with 6,604* international students enrolled in 2021, a decrease of 3.8 percent from 2020.
The outbreak of COVID-19 during the 2020-21 academic year significantly limited the ability for students to study abroad and Ohio State currently is not nationally ranked.
Alumni Club of South India convenes first board meeting
The Alumni Club of South India (ACSI) convened its first board meeting on September 11, with Shankar Venkatachalam, president; Rajesh Durairaj, treasurer; and Archana Pothina, secretary, meeting via zoom to discuss the formation of ACSI, outline the roles and responsibilities of club leadership, and plan alumni-related events and activities for the calendar year.
Rattan Lal receives Padma Shri award
Distinguished University Professor Rattan Lal recently earned India’s prestigious Padma Shri award for his innovative research and sustainable farming practices that address food insecurity and mitigate climate change. Padma Shri is India’s fourth highest civilian honor and recognizes individuals for their distinguished service in any field.
Rajmohan Gandhi: Lessons on reconciliation
Rajmohan Gandhi, the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, has dedicated his life’s work to preserving his grandfather’s legacy of nonviolence and reconciliation. A historian, biographer and human rights activist, Gandhi shared his insight with the Ohio State community on September 7 when he delivered two lectures. His talks focused on the 1947 partition of India and the critical message of peaceful resolution left by one of the world’s best known political and spiritual leaders.