Transitioning from a small private school to the vast Columbus campus of The Ohio State University felt like diving headfirst into the deep end for Engineering Scholar Talia Sukienik. But what was once overwhelming has transformed into a launchpad for opportunity, creativity, and connection.Sukienik, a third-year biomedical engineering major, said her transition wasn’t always easy. But through th...

The Ohio State University Honors and Scholars Center proudly celebrates Joyce Hu, a first-year Stamps Eminence Scholar, who was named a 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholar. This prestigious national honor recognizes high school graduates who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, leadership, service, and contributions to their communities.Originally from Morgantown, West Virginia, Hu...

Early in Paige Galperin’s time at The Ohio State University, she received a piece of advice she still follows.“There’s always going to be a reason not to do something,” said Galperin, now a junior double-majoring in communications and psychology and a student intern in University Communications, “so why not go for it?”Following that advice is how Galperin found herself a member of the university’...