Tagged: International Partnerships
The Ohio State University will partner with the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) to collaborate on research and to share knowledge to support student education.
Ohio State and the Ukraine-based KSE signed a memorandum of understanding to create meaningful collaboration between faculty and students from both institutions. The agreement will be implemented by Ohio State’s new Center for Software Innovation and supported initially by the John Glenn College of Public Affairs, the Fisher College of Business and the College of Engineering.
The Japan-American Society of Central Ohio (JASCO) recognized The Ohio State University with its Corporate Partnership Award for advancing educational opportunities about Japan and its engagement with Ohio’s Japanese communities. Executive Vice President and Provost Melissa Gilliam accepted the award on behalf of Ohio State at JASCO’s 26th Anniversary Gala on April 20.
A delegation from Romania visited The Ohio State University on March 28 as part of the Open World Leadership Program “Human Trafficking – Law Enforcement.” The young professionals from Bucharest work on various challenges of human trafficking, including understanding the legal system, law enforcement, healthcare and more.
The Office of International Affairs (OIA) has appointed three Ohio State faculty members to serve as academic directors for the Global Gateways, Ohio State’s liaison offices in China, India and Brazil. In addition to their faculty appointments, they will serve as part-time senior advisors for the Global Gateways and connect with Ohio State’s 15 colleges and regional campuses to identify new partnership opportunities abroad.
Ohio State Buckeyes gathered recently in Riyadh to celebrate the Alumni Club of Saudi Arabia. Dedicated alumni Musa Alharoon, Saud Milibari, Mohammed Alsekhan, Abdulaziz Almousa and Ziyad D. Al-Qahtani have worked closely with The Ohio State University Alumni Association to build the alumni club and bring Buckeyes together.
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.
A delegation from the University of Tsukuba in Japan visited Ohio State on November 3 to discuss future collaborations and the possibility of joint grant proposals. Led by Vice President Caroline Benton and joined by Ohneda Osamu and Maki Yokoyama, the delegation met with numerous academic units with whom both current and desired collaborations exist.
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, 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.
Ali Massoud, cultural attaché and head of the Educational Mission in the Embassy of Egypt in Washington, D.C. visited Ohio State in August. The government of Egypt is courting the top U.S. institutions for future partnerships and collaborations. Massoud is keen on facilitating academic partnerships between the College of Engineering and the College of Medicine and several Egyptian institutions.