Global Presence
Giving Students a Taste of Education Abroad
The Office of Global Education recently treated Kent State University students to a whimsical week of global considerations featuring a packed schedule of activities for students curious about studying abroad.
Kent State Welcomes First-Year Punter from Down Under
Originally from Riverland, Australia, Kent State University punter Jake Stoeckel, a first-year exercise science major, made his American football debut at the start of this season.
Third Central Asian Nation Seeks Educational Partnership with Kent State
Kent State University has signed an agreement with Tashkent State University of Economics in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, to begin collaboration on a joint master’s degree in economics and other programs, as Kent State continues to expand its partnerships throughout Central Asia.
IN A FLASH: Finding Flashes in Colombia
Kent State University International Admissions sends representatives around the world to seek out future Flashes. As part of her travels, Elly Styles, assistant director of International Admissions, met with students in Bogotá, Colombia, to share the opportunities that await them at Kent State!
Kent State Signs Agreement to Expand Partnerships in Central Asia
Kent State University has signed an agreement with Osh State University in Kyrgyzstan to help the Central Asian university develop graduate programs in cell biology and molecular genetics.
A Hop, Skip and 5,000 Miles to Kent State
If you look into the stands of the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center during a Kent State women's basketball game, you’ll find a mother-daughter pair of students from Brazil cheering with all their might. Five thousand miles from home, Hetty and Fernanda have found new activities and friends in the United States.
Fire at Partner University in Brazil Disrupts Classes
A significant fire broke out at the Teatro Universitário (TUCA) of the Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR) in Curitiba, Brazil on April 15. Kent State University’s American Academy program operates on the PUCPR campus as part of the dual-enrollment partnership established between the two institutions in 2018.
Swiss Graduate Student Finds Her Digital Marketing Path at Kent State
For Lara Kilchenmann, the journey from Switzerland to Kent State University wasn't just about pursuing higher education — it was about returning to a place that felt like home.
Hemlines and Horizons: Senior Studies Fashion Across the Globe
Inspiration can come from anywhere, but traveling the world and experiencing different cultures seems to be the best source of creativity for Anne Louise Pesch Kruklis, a senior fashion design major from Curitiba, Brazil, exploring the world with the programs offered by Kent State University.
Fashion Major Taking Her Research to the International Stage
This March, senior fashion design and marketing major Rachel Stauffer will take her fashion research to the international stage.