International Students
IN A FLASH: An International Showcase
Global Safari Fest is the new name of what was previously called International Homecoming Celebration. It’s a large-scale event that fills the Kent Student Center Ballroom with cultural performances, international tabling displays and a global buffet featuring tastes from around the world.
IN A FLASH: Going Global On Campus
Feb. 10-14 is I Heart Travel Week at Kent State. There are international activities scheduled on each day, culminating on Friday with the Global Safari Fest.
Global Safari Fest is a Fabulous Finish to I Heart Travel Week
It’s Kent State’s biggest international event of the year. Providing a fantastic finish to I Heart Travel Week’s five days of activities, Global Safari Fest celebrates Kent State’s international students with performances, a country fair and global cuisine.
IN A FLASH: Rwandan Students say "Murakaza neza!"
All of the students from Rwanda who are currently attending Kent State came out to welcome Claudette Irere, the Rwandan Minster of State for Education when she came to Kent State to discuss adding additional program partnerships to her African nation.
IN A FLASH: Welcome International Students!
International Student Orientation activities welcomed a new group of international students to Kent State for Spring Semester 2025.
IN A FLASH: Turkmen on Risman
A delegation from Turkmenistan visited Kent State and brought cuisine, music and dancing from their culture to Risman Plaza.
A Global Block Party
Music, activities, games and fun brought together Kent State's international students for a global block party.
IN A FLASH: The Spirit of Summer
While there are fewer students on campus during summer break, the Kent Campus is still alive with energy and aspirations. Kent State University International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Kent with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus.
Working Toward the Olympics – and a Graduate Degree at Kent State
In May, student-athlete Gabby Bailey completed her master's degree at Kent State while also pursuing her dream of competing in the Olympics with support from her coach and Kent State Athletics.
IN A FLASH: Welcome, Royal Thai Embassy
When representatives from the Royal Thai Embassy visited Kent State's Kent Campus, they toured nursing labs and met with students who have received scholarships through the embassy.