Holiday Greetings

Happy holidays from the India Gateway! Reflecting on 2021 fills us with gratitude for you and your support. Because of you, we have accomplished so much this year, and we are looking forward to another year of assisting students, alumni and families.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the connection between Buckeyes in India, the U.S. and all over the globe are stronger than ever. Here’s to growing even closer and achieving more in 2022. Stay warm, healthy and well.

Happy holidays!

2021 International Photography Exhibition

India featured in Ohio State photo exhibition

Images and photographers from India are featured prominently in the 2021 International Photography Exhibition. Alumnus Brian Cruickshank earned first place in the Places category for his "Prayers on the Ganges" photo captured in Varanasi in 2007. A current graduate student, Eric Hobson, earned third place in the Arts & Culture category for "Acceptance" that he photographed in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh in 2017. Alumna and native of India, Lopamudra Basu, earned third place in the People category for her portrait of "Tara" that she photographed in Gyantse, China in 2016. Originally from India, Sharvari Karandikar, a faculty member in social work, earned honorable mention in the Arts & Culture category for her "Street Food" photo captured in Jaipur in 2020.

Global Education Conclave 2021

Latz shares global best practices at CII Summit

Conducted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the Global Education Conclave 2021 spotlighted steps to normalize the education ecosystem, specifically in response to the impacts of the pandemic for the past two years. Gil Latz, vice provost for global strategies and international affairs, presented a case study on “Industry Academia Engagement – Global Best Practices.” The India Gateway was able to engage with prospective students and collaborators by means of a virtual booth which highlighted Ohio State programs.

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News from Campus

Ohio State to create debt-free degree with scholarships, work opportunities, grants and financial literacy

To offer a debt-free bachelor’s degree within a decade, Ohio State will raise $800 million for student scholarships; expand job and internship programs that allow students to gain experience while earning a paycheck; provide grant assistance; and extend coaching on financial education, leadership and work skills, President Kristina M. Johnson announced in her investiture speech.

President Johnson outlines her vision for Ohio State with investiture address

In her investiture address, Ohio State President Kristina M. Johnson reflected on the privilege of serving as president for the past 15 months and outlined her vision for a university that prioritizes access and affordability, faculty excellence, and groundbreaking research and innovation. The ceremony marks Johnson’s formal installation as the university’s 16th president.

COSI President and CEO Frederic Bertley to address autumn Ohio State graduates

A scientist, scholar, and evangelist for innovative thinking, ideation and challenging the status quo, Frederic Bertley, president and CEO of COSI (the Center of Science and Industry), will deliver the autumn commencement address. The ceremony will be held Sunday, December 19, at the Schottenstein Center. Approximately 3,600 graduates will receive diplomas during the ceremony.