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  • Vidhi Bakshi Named Astronaut Scholar for 2026–2027 Academic Year

    Ty Wright | June 2, 2026
    Vidhi Bakshi, an honors student and rising junior in The Ohio State University’s Stamps Eminence Scholarship Program , has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Astronaut Scholarship. The highly competitive award recognizes exceptional undergraduate students pursuing degrees in STEM who demonstrate exemplary academic performance, ingenuity, and a strong aptitude for research. As a Class...
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  • From Ambition to Impact: Ohio State’s Fellowship Achievements in 2025–2026

    May 27, 2026
    During the 2025-2026 school year, the Undergraduate Fellowship Office (UFO) supported many highly motivated undergraduate students and recent Ohio State graduates in their pursuit of competitive fellowships. We are proud to announce many awardees, finalists, and nominees for awards for transformative fellowship opportunities and recognize partnerships with many programs, departments, schools, and...
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  • Ohio State students named Goldwater Scholars for 2026

    April 27, 2026
    Four students from The Ohio State University have been recognized by the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program for their commitment to scientific research. For 40 years, the Goldwater Scholarship has supported talented college sophomores and juniors who aspire to become this nation’s next generation of researchers in science, engineering and mathematics. Students are...
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  • Ohio State Student Trustee Patrick Arp named 2026 Truman Scholar

    Chris Booker | April 24, 2026
    Patrick Arp, a third-year biomedical science and economics major, is The Ohio State University’s 10th Truman Scholar. Arp is one of 55 exceptional college students from 48 U.S. colleges and universities selected as 2026 Truman Scholars. The program supports graduate scholarship for aspiring public service leaders in the U.S. “All of us at Ohio State congratulate Patrick on this incredible honor...
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  • Vice Provost Louchouarn recognizes Fulbright and Fulbright-Hays recipients at reception

    March 30, 2026
    On March 26, 2026, Senior Vice Provost for Leadership and External Engagement Patrick Louchouarn 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 Faculty Club. As host of the reception, Vice...
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