Fifty Ohio State students will enjoy lower study abroad program costs thanks to a $50,000 Ohio State Energy Partners (OSEP) grant awarded to Patrick Sours, assistant professor of professional practice in the College of Engineering.
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OSEP grant will support humanitarian engineering study abroad program
Student Spotlight: Yiqun Ma
Along with his success in the classroom, Yiqun Ma is sharing his economics expertise with other international students and making the most of his time at Ohio State.Buckeyes engage in COP30 in Belém do Pará, Brazil
The 30th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference, held in Belém do Pará, Brazil from November 10-21, brought together global leaders, scientists, activists and members of civil society to advance international climate action. Ohio State faculty, students and alumni participated in virtual events and engaged at COP30 through a variety of opportunities.School of Music residency program expands its reach in Brazil
The Ohio State University School of Music continued its commitment to international collaboration through its ongoing Music Residency Program in Brazil. This October, the program expanded to the cities of João Pessoa and Natal, located along Brazil’s northeast coast.Three students awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for summer 2026
Three Ohio State students have been awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for summer 2026.
Taking a global view: the best stories of 2025
The Office of International Affairs takes pride in our connections and collaborations across our campuses and the important role we play in helping develop, support and advance Ohio State’s international initiatives. 2025 demonstrated how our Buckeye community made their mark and elevated Ohio State’s reach across the globe. Take a peek at some of our top stories and events from the past year as we look forward to all that will inspire us in 2026.
Buckeyes Abroad: Christina DeFiore
Christina DeFiore, a fourth-year strategic communications major at The Ohio State University, turned Florence, Italy, into her classroom for four months through Arcadia Abroad - ISI Florence.Alumni Spotlight: Balavignesh Vemparala
When Balavignesh Vemparala left Chennai, India to begin graduate studies at The Ohio State University, he expected to push the boundaries of engineering. What he didn’t expect was how deeply the experience would shape his identity as a researcher, professional and as a member of a global community.Resident Director Spotlight: Tania Burgos-Hernandez and the Australia: Human Impacts on the Natural Environment program
Tania Borgos-Hernandez reflects on her time leading the Australia: Human Impacts on the Natural Environment programBuckeyes Abroad: Sumaya Mohamed
For Sumaya Mohamed, a fifth-year fashion and retail studies major at Ohio State, three months in London offered more than international experience—it offered clarity, confidence and a renewed sense of purpose. She spent the semester studying through AIFS, using the fashion capital as a backdrop for personal and academic growth.