Global Education
Paying It Forward for the World’s Future Teachers
Ukrainian teacher Olena Riabushenko said she didn’t expect to be at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí again, but returning as a two-time Fulbright Scholar was an easy decision thanks to her Friendship Family.
International Resource Fair Connects Students to Community
The start of a new semester can be challenging for any student but may be even more so for international students. ¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s International Student Resource Fair offers a welcoming space for international students who are looking for opportunities to get involved on campus and in the community.
A Rwandan Police Officer Journeys From Kigali to ¹ú²úÂ×Àí, Earns His Degree and Returns Home to Pay It Forward
In December 2025, Francis Rubagumya, 37, walked across the stage at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's commencement with a Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language — and a plan to take every lesson he had learned back to the country he loves Rwanda.
How ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Supports International Students Through Programs, Friendship and a Taste of Home
As the world watches more than 90 countries take part in the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics this February, ¹ú²úÂ×Àí celebrates its global community on a daily basis. From customized orientation programs specifically for international students to popular campus events like the annual International Cook-Off, ¹ú²úÂ×Àí provides a variety of offerings to ensure the more than 1,700 international students coming to ¹ú²úÂ×Àí from 95 countries find their home away from home and feel ready to thrive on their academic journeys.
IN A FLASH: Culture, Cuisine and Maybe Even Some Dancing
Each month, the Office of Global Education presents a Cultural Café where members of the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí community can learn about the history, traditions and cuisine of other countries from ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's international students.
Big Ideas, Presented in Just a Little Time
Three Minute Thesis competitions, like the one that took place recently at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí, are held at institutions nationwide and help student researchers practice presenting complicated research data briefly and simply, in a way that's easy for non-academics.
From Curitiba, Brazil, to ¹ú²úÂ×Àí: Student's Path Winds Through China, Florida
American Academy student Alexandre Andrade, who is majoring in marketing and entrepreneurship at the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, has learned to embrace cultural differences during his international journey to Ohio.
International Student Champions Education, Service and Culture at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí
When Arslan Kalandarov arrived at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí from Turkmenistan, he carried with him more than just luggage. As the first in his family to attend college, he brought a deep sense of responsibility, determination and pride in his cultural heritage.“I was incredibly happy when I got my first…
IN A FLASH: Experience the Cultural Café!
The Cultural Café series, presented by ¹ú²úÂ×Àí International Student & Scholar Services, through the Office of Global Education is a monthly gathering that offers an opportunity for the university community to learn about other cultures and countries from ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's international students.
IN A FLASH: Chasing Darwin
This summer, a group of ¹ú²úÂ×Àí students enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime education-abroad experience in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
