Global Reach

Kent State student LaKaleb Bowen, takes in the view during his July study abroad trip to Kigali, Rwanda.

LaKaleb Bowen, Kent State University senior criminology and justice studies major admits that he’s become a little addicted to Kent State’s education-abroad programs. 

Team Bangladesh competes in Kent State's 2022 International Cook-off.

Kent State University is offering five days of events to celebrate International Education Week this week, culminating with Friday’s popular International Cook-off, which offers a taste of many nations to all. 

Palestinian Candlelight Vigil 11-09-23

Students gathered on Risman Plaza for a candlelight vigil mourning Palestinian lives lost in Gaza. 

Kent State NYC Fashion attended a taping of "The View"

A unique class at Kent State New York City Fashion immerses students in different aspects of living and working in the city. 

Kent State education abroad students in Paris, Notre Dame in background

Two new scholarships from Kent State's Office of Global Education aim make education-abroad experiences possible for all Kent State students.

Candles form a peace sign.

Kent State University’s School of Peace and Conflict Studies and School of Communications Studies are collaborating on an event to bring students together to talk about the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. 

Ofrenda in the Kent Student Center for Day of the Dead

The president of the Spanish and Latine Students Association shares the tradition of the Day of the Dead.

Senior journalism major Sophia Lucente spent three weeks in Kigali, Rwanda on a study abroad program.

Sophia Lucente went to Kigali, Rwanda, with a camera in hand and rarely set it down the entire three weeks she was there. 

  

Kent State Today
Undergraduate Student Government Meeting Oct. 25

On Oct. 25, Kent State University's Undergraduate Student Government welcomed members of Hillel and Students for Justice in Palestine for both student groups to present their concerns about the Israel-Hamas war in a respectful environment.

Mikala Lugen at Canyonlands National Park

Mikala Lugen, a 2019 Kent State University alumna, is always on the move. Visiting music and vacation venues across the country and the world, she is always on the hunt for the next great adventure. What might be surprising is that Mikala is typically traveling alone – and she likes it that way.