Joshua Ghosh-Groen, Alex Ochoa receive Student Life Leadership awards

The annual awards celebrate exceptional members of the university community

Honors and accolades
Joshua Ghosh-Groen (left) and Alex Ochoa

Joshua Ghosh-Groen (left) and Alex Ochoa pictured with their awards. 

Two College of Public Health students were recognized for their leadership and commitment to the Ohio State community with awards from The Ohio State University Office of Student Life.

Alex Ochoa ’24 BSPH received the Outstanding Senior Award, which recognizes less than 1% of graduating seniors who excel in leadership, service and scholarship during their tenure at Ohio State. Recipients have contributed to the Buckeye community during their time at Ohio State, overcome challenges and have exciting plans after graduation. 

Rising senior Joshua Ghosh-Groen received the Kaplan Humanitarian Award, presented to a student who reflects an understanding and appreciation for human dignity in their efforts to foster intercultural, international and/or interfaith involvement within the university community.

Ghosh-Groen also received the Community Engaged Leaders Award in recognition of his dedication to community engagement and ethical service work. 

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About The Ohio State University College of Public Health

The Ohio State University College of Public Health is a leader in educating students, creating new knowledge through research, and improving the livelihoods and well-being of people in Ohio and beyond. The College's divisions include biostatistics, environmental health sciences, epidemiology, health behavior and health promotion, and health services management and policy. It is ranked 29th among all colleges and programs of public health in the nation, and first in Ohio, by U.S. News and World Report. Its specialty programs are also considered among the best in the country. The MHA program is ranked 8th, the biostatistics specialty is ranked 22nd, the epidemiology specialty is ranked 25th and the health policy and management specialty is ranked 17th.