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Convocation 2024

Once a Golden Flash ...

The Class of 2028 is both strong in size and in academic success, boasting an outstanding 3.61 GPA. It's the largest incoming class to the Kent Campus since 2019 and the eighth-largest incoming class in the university's 114-year history. 

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Art students in Florence

IN A FLASH: A ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Summer in Florence

This summer, students in ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's School of Art had an opportunity to study in Italy through the university's Florence Summer Institute program. 

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Global Block Party 2024

A Global Block Party

Music, activities, games and fun brought together ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's international students for a global block party.

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Fulbright Scholars assemble prosthetic hands as part of the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program at ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø.

Fulbright Scholars at ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø for American Higher Education Immersion

For the past month, ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø 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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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. ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Kent with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus. 

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Marcello Fantoni, ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø 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., ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹Ù꿉۪s 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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¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's international student-athletes have an extraordinary sense of commitment to academics and athletics.

International Student-Athletes Find Second Home at ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's international student-athletes make an extraordinary commitment to leave their countries to study and train so far away from home. 

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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 ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø gymnastics sparked a passion that has led her all the way to covering the Olympics.

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College of Communication & Information

American Academy Commencement

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Celebrates Ninth Commencement at American Academy in Brazil

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø 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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¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø in Pakistan

IN A FLASH: ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø in Pakistan

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø 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. 

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