Florence

Art students in Florence

IN A FLASH: A Kent State Summer in Florence

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

Tags: Global Education , Education Abroad , Global Presence , College of the Arts , School of Art , Read Center for International and Intercultural Education , Florence

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Kaleigh McGreal downtown Kent

‘Now Is the Time to Do What You Want’

Fashion design major Kaleigh McGreal has been sharing her story with Kent State Today through her final two semesters at Kent State in our "Year with a Flash" series. Most recently, as she prepared for graduation, McGreal shared her thoughts about her journey with an inspiring message for other Kent State students. 

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Kaleigh McGreal inside Rockwell Hall

‘Definitely a One-of-a-Kind Experience’

Senior fashion design major Kayleigh McGreal has completed a semester abroad, a semester away and three fashion internships.

Tags: School of Fashion , College of the Arts , NYC Fashion , Global Presence , Nationally Distinctive , Florence

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Kristin Stasiowski (far right), assistant dean of international programs and education abroad for the College of Arts and Sciences at Kent State University, leads a group of Kent State students as they discover the art, architecture and history of Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, Italy.

Kent State Celebrates 50 Years of Education Abroad in Florence, Italy, With Weeklong Series of Events

Kent State University leadership and donors known as the Renaissance Scholars Society will gather to commemorate 50 years of education abroad in Florence, Italy, during the first week of October.

Tags: University News , Global Presence , Global Education , Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement , Alumni , Student Life , Florence

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Education Abroad Showcase Blank Lab

Welcome to Education Abroad Showcase Week!

Education Abroad Showcase begins Monday, Sept. 18, with events each day through Friday, Sept. 22. 

Tags: Student Life , Education Abroad , Global Education , Florence , Global Presence

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Hollywood sign in Florence

Hollywood Comes to Kent State Florence

Acclaimed television producer and writer Don Reo is coming to Kent State Florence as a guest speaker and to and receive a lifetime achievement award. 

Tags: Global Presence , Global Education , College of Arts and Sciences , Arts & Culture , Florence

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Kent State students tour Florence, Italy, with Assistant Dean Kristin Stasiowski, Ph.D.

‘Being Here in Florence Means Touching History’

What first began in 1972 with a small group of Kent State architecture students and faculty traveling to Florence, Italy, for a few weeks has blossomed into one of the most prestigious education-abroad programs in the country.

Tags: Global Presence , Nationally Distinctive , Global Education , Arts & Culture , Florence

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Florence, Italy

Department of Geography Offering Study Abroad Options Year-Round

Starting in Spring 2023, the Department of Geography will have a continuous study abroad program for the first time. Both Environmental Studies majors and Geography majors can take classes for their major while spending either a semester in Florence, participating in the Florence Summer Institute, o…

Tags: College of Arts and Sciences , Department of Geography , Education Abroad , Florence

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A scene along the grand canal in Venice

OH ITALY! BEAUTY THAT GOES ON AND ON

Taking a few moments to pause and appreciate the breathtaking views of the areas surrounding Kent State's Florence Campus.

Tags: Global Presence , Florence

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