At the beginning of February 2026, the School of Theatre and Dance welcomed visiting students from Hyōgo, Japan. Visitors took part in the professional College of Arts and Tourism (CAT) program, Japan’s first professional, practice-based performing arts university program. This program integrates artistic training with tourism, cultural policy and community engagement. Kent State University’s partnership with CAT creates opportunities for international exchange, shared educational perspectives and cross-cultural learning in performing arts education. “This visit represents a meaningful st...

 As the world watches more than 90 countries take part in the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics this February, Kent State University 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, Kent State provides a variety of offerings to ensure the more than 1,700 international students coming to Kent State from 95 countries find their home away from home at the university and feel ready to thrive on their academic journeys.  There are tw...