Global Reach
A Global Block Party
Music, activities, games and fun brought together Ä¢¹½´«Ã½'s international students for a global block party.
Fulbright Scholars at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ for American Higher Education Immersion
For the past month, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ has hosted 37 international graduate students as part of the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program, a monthlong immersion in American higher education and culture. The group, from 26 countries, arrived on the Kent Campus on July 21 and was scheduled to depart on Aug. 17 to begin their graduate programs at universities throughout the country.
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Athletics Service Trip to Africa Sparks Shoe Drive for Children
After spending time on an athletics service trip to Rwanda in January, recent Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ graduate and women’s soccer team member Callie Jean Cunningham felt compelled to act.
IN A FLASH: The Spirit of Summer
While there are fewer students on campus during summer break, the Kent Campus is still alive with energy and aspirations. Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Kent with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus.
‘The Future of Higher Education Is Global’
Most people know the Palace of Versailles as a popular French tourist destination. For Marcello Fantoni, Ph.D., Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s vice president for global education, Versailles is where he serves on the Scientific Committee of its Research Center, helping to shepherd art history research on a global scale.
Working Toward the Olympics – and a Graduate Degree at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½
In May, student-athlete Gabby Bailey completed her master's degree at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ while also pursuing her dream of competing in the Olympics with support from her coach and Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Athletics.
International Student-Athletes Find Second Home at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½'s international student-athletes make an extraordinary commitment to leave their countries to study and train so far away from home.
‘Find What Makes Your Heart Beat a Little Faster’
For journalism student Della Fowler, a chance opportunity to report on Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ gymnastics sparked a passion that has led her all the way to covering the Olympics.
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Celebrates Ninth Commencement at American Academy in Brazil
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ celebrates its ninth American Academy commencement in Brazil, with 20 students participating. The program offers Brazilian students a unique opportunity to earn dual credits and explore majors before choosing to complete their degrees in the U.S. or Brazil.
IN A FLASH: Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ in Pakistan
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ staffers travel the globe to share all that's great about our university and recently traveled to Pakistan to meet with high school students and counselors.