Diverse Kent State

Rwandan student Alliah Cynthia Teta serves up a traditional stewed chicken dish.

The entry of Team Rwanda and Team Nigeria into the annual cooking contest reflects Kent State’s growing relations in sub-Saharan Africa, resulting in new groups of international students on campus. The Rwandan students are part of a group of 12 undergraduates sponsored by the Rwandan government who arrived at Kent State for the fall semester to pursue degrees.

Kent State students from Sri Lanka took first place!

Team Sri Lanka took first place in the Fall  International Cook-Off

Sign outside of Kent State's LGBTQ+ Center

In the wake of Saturday's mass shooting in Colorado, Kent State gathered to process and reflect with the LGBTQ+ community.

Team Bangladesh serves mutton briyana, a dish that garnered the People's Choice Award at the 2022 Annual International Cook-off.

Two teams from sub-Saharan Africa made their debut on Thursday at Kent State University’s annual International Cook-off sponsored by the Office of Global Education

Graduate student, Dr. Harsh Mishra

A physician from India is pursuing a second doctoral degree at Kent State. 

Kent State Students at the Coffee and Careers Chat

The Coffee and Careers chat hosted jointly by Career Exploration and Development (CED) and Student Accessibility Services (SAS), is a new drop-in career advising opportunity for Kent State students with disabilities.

Office of International Student Affairs hosts multiple events for international students

The International Friendship Program allows faculty and international students to converse and learn from each other, and it creates a welcoming environment for those who are far away from home. 

Kent State and the University of Rwanda will host a join peace conference in Kigali, Rwanda, in July 2023.

Past tragedies link Kent State University and the University of Rwanda in a distinct way.

International students with flags at a Kent State basketball game.

Kent State celebrates International Education Week with a full schedule of events. 

White House Veterans Day Breakfast 2022

Insights and observations as one of Kent State's own attends a national breakfast at the White House for veterans.