College of Honors and Global Education
A Student’s Journey From India to Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State to Podiatric Medicine
Saloni Christian planned on traditional medical school until a suturing workshop introduced her to podiatry as a junior at Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State. Now a student at Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State’s College of Podiatric Medicine, she’s set to graduate in 2027 with an eye toward ankle surgery and wound care.
Coming Soon: Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ Rwanda
Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State unveiled plans for the proposed Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ Rwanda and School of Fashion at a Kigali symposium, aiming to train designers and entrepreneurs to grow Africa's fashion industry.
Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State Named Among Best Global Universities by US News & World Report
Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ has been named one of the Best Global Universities by U.S. News & World Report for 2026-2027, the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio on the list. The recognition reflects Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State’s global research impact, international student enrollment, education-abroad programs and partnerships spanning more than 60 countries.
Blue Skies, Bright Future: Five Rwandan Students Make Their First Flights at Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State
Five Rwandan students selected from 2,600 applicants are training to become professional pilots at Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ – and just made their first flights.
Honors Student Makes a Change in Fashion Through Sustainability and Inclusivity
Meet Adelynn Prushing, originally from Richmond, Texas, a Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State senior fashion design major, graduating this upcoming May 2026. Adelynn is a very active student on campus and is a member of Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State’s Chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta and the Fashion Student Organization (FSO), as well as an officer for the Identity Project.
From Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ to Ohio State: How an Honors Student is Working to Pursue a Career in Optometry.
Meet Rebecca LaGuardia, a biology major with a concentration in molecular and cellular biology, as well as a minor in chemistry. Rebecca is finishing her time at Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State and is preparing to graduate in the upcoming weeks with the class of 2026.
Designing Change: A Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State Senior’s Impact on Fashion
Sophia Macro, a fashion design major with a minor in entrepreneurship for the arts, is preparing to graduate in the upcoming weeks. During her time at Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ over the past four years, she has become an active player on the women’s rugby team and a member of Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State’s SURVIVOR student organization, while also working for Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State Student Media in analytics.
From Passion to Practice: A Zoology Student’s Journey
Meet Melissa Williams, originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and currently in her junior year at Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State. She is pursuing a degree in zoology with a minor in psychology, while actively participating in the Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State biology club, and is a member of the organization Paws for a Cause.
Honors Student Strives to Make a Difference Across the Globe
Introducing Asadbek Masharipov, originally from Turkmenistan. He made the move to Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ, and is now a sophomore with a double major in international studies and communication studies.
Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State Honors College Student Feels ‘At Home’ For U.S. College Experience
Shashwati Sikder Sharaya made the journey to Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ from Dhaka, Bangladesh, to pursue a degree in biotechnology. Currently in her junior year, she is an accomplished student involved in several organizations.
