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Art students in Florence

IN A FLASH: A ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Summer in Florence

This summer, students in ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's School of Art had an opportunity to study in Italy through the university's Florence Summer Institute program. 

Tags: Global Education , Education Abroad , College of the Arts , School of Art , Read Center for International and Intercultural Education , Florence , Global Reach , In a Flash

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Global Block Party 2024

A Global Block Party

Music, activities, games and fun brought together ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's international students for a global block party.

Tags: Global Education , International Admissions , Global Education , Community & Society , Student Life , Global Reach

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Fulbright Scholars assemble prosthetic hands as part of the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí.

Fulbright Scholars at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí for American Higher Education Immersion

For the past month, ¹ú²úÂ×Àí 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.  

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¹ú²úÂ×Àí student-athletes visit Boneza, Rwanda

¹ú²úÂ×Àí Athletics Service Trip to Africa Sparks Shoe Drive for Children

After spending time on an athletics service trip to Rwanda in January, recent ¹ú²úÂ×Àí graduate and women’s soccer team member Callie Jean Cunningham felt compelled to act. 

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Summer in Kent 2024

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. ¹ú²úÂ×Àí International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Kent with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus. 

Tags: International Admissions , Global Education , Global Education , University News , University Facilities Management , City of Kent , Student Life , Global Reach , In a Flash

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Marcello Fantoni, ¹ú²úÂ×Àí vice president for Global Education, at the Palace of Versailles

‘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., ¹ú²úÂ×Àí’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.

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Gabby Bailey

Working Toward the Olympics – and a Graduate Degree at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí

In May, student-athlete Gabby Bailey completed her master's degree at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí while also pursuing her dream of competing in the Olympics with support from her coach and ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Athletics. 

Tags: Intercollegiate Athletics , Sports , Global Education , Student Life , graduate students , College of Education, Health and Human Services , College of Education, Health and Human Services , Global Reach , Mid American Conference

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¹ú²úÂ×Àí's international student-athletes have an extraordinary sense of commitment to academics and athletics.

International Student-Athletes Find Second Home at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí

¹ú²úÂ×Àí's international student-athletes make an extraordinary commitment to leave their countries to study and train so far away from home. 

Tags: University News , Student Life , Sports , Global Reach

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Journalism Student Della Fowler sitting with three other people at table in gymnastics meet

‘Find What Makes Your Heart Beat a Little Faster’

For journalism student Della Fowler, a chance opportunity to report on ¹ú²úÂ×Àí gymnastics sparked a passion that has led her all the way to covering the Olympics.

Tags: School of Media and Journalism , Internships , Student Life , Global Reach

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American Academy Commencement

¹ú²úÂ×Àí Celebrates Ninth Commencement at American Academy in Brazil

¹ú²úÂ×Àí 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.

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