Global Reach

UCM's Bob Christy with photo students in Brazil

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

Tall trees on the PUCPR campus

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

Jeffrey Hallam teaching at PUCPR

Some Kent State faculty travel to PUCPR in Brazil to teach intensive, three-week modules.

Rainy Day at PUCPR

Kent State students at the American Academy in Brazil are experiencing the country's rainiest season.

Kent State Today
Florence scenic image

Follow along with Alex, a digital media production major, as she goes about her day-to-day life studying in Florence, Italy. 

Signpost on the campus of PUCPR in Curitiba, Brazil

A special university partnership connects two far-apart points on the globe.

Kent State University students walk through Florence, Italy, as they receive a tour.

Kent State University will be equipped to offer more financial assistance to students in need thanks to donors to a key area of the university’s ongoing comprehensive fundraising campaign. The Forever Brighter campaign includes a scholarship-support component, Prioritizing Student Success, that now stands at $142 million, surpassing the $100 million goal set at the campaign’s outset in October 2021.

Dear Ukraine exhibit installed at the Washington National Cathedral

In a new partnership, the "Dear Ukraine" exhibit was recently installed on the walls of the Center for Prayer and Pilgrimage at the Washington National Cathedral so visitors can recognize the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. 

Brian Johnson, programming director for Black United Students, traveled to Israel with Hillel Jewish campus organization

Senior Brian Johnson traveled to Israel Jan. 3-13 with a group of 19 student leaders with the Student Leaders Trip to Israel sponsored by Hillel, a Jewish campus organization.