American Academy

Kent State University 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.

Couture creations by a senior fashion design major at Kent State's American Academy in Paris were recently highlighted in an Instagram post. 

For Brazilian student Rafael Bahls, being involved in the Kent State University American Academy in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, has expanded his worldview in a multitude of ways.

A group of educators from Brazil spent two weeks at Kent State participating in workshops and field trips to area schools. 

Educators from Brazil visited Northeast Ohio institutions for inspirations in innovative teaching. 

Capybaras are part of the American Academy experience at PUCPR in Curitiba, Brazil. 

American Academy students engage in training at PUCPR's medical school.

After class, American Academy students at PUCPR like to hang out and relax. 

A chance meeting on campus turned into a valuable learning experience for a group of photography students in Brazil. 

Students at Kent State's American Academy can enjoy a green and growing campus all year in Curitiba's subtropical climate.