Global Reach
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.
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.
‘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., ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø’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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
IN A FLASH: Welcome, Royal Thai Embassy
When representatives from the Royal Thai Embassy visited ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's Kent Campus, they toured nursing labs and met with students who have received scholarships through the embassy.
Keeping the Memory of May 4 Alive
A group of ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø professors recently returned from a visit to the commemoration of the Gwangju Uprising at Chonnam National University in Gwangju, South Korea, feeling inspired for the meaningful connections they made to the May 4, 1970, shootings at ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø.
‘With One Twirl of a Sari, One Beat of a Drum and One Shared Smile at a Time’
¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø International Admissions’ Spring International Talent and Fashion Show celebrates cultural diversity.