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Rwandan students studying at Kent State meet with the Rwandan Minister of Education Claudette Irere, and officials from the Office of Global Education.

Kent State Working to Bring Fashion and Aeronautics to Rwanda

5XÉçÇø’s partnership with the African nation of Rwanda continues to blossom with the School of Fashion, the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and the College of Arts and Sciences all working to add program partnerships in Rwanda.

Tags: Global Reach , Student Life, Global Presence, Office of Global Education, University News, Featured Story

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International Student Orientation Spring 2025

IN A FLASH: Welcome International Students!

International Student Orientation activities welcomed a new group of international students to Kent State for Spring Semester 2025.

Tags: International Students, Global Reach, Global Presence, Office of Global Education, International Admissions

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Visiting scholar Fatih Cetinkaya

IN A FLASH: Visiting From Turkey

A visiting scholar from Turkey came to Kent State to speak about culturally diverse themes in picture books for young readers.

Tags: Read Center for International and Intercultural Education, Global Presence, Global Reach, College of Education Health and Human Services

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President Todd Diacon shakes hands with the Turkmen Minister of Education

Kent State Receives US State Department Grant to Review Turkmenistan Higher Education

The U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan has awarded 5XÉçÇø a grant to study the higher education system of the Central Asian nation and develop proposals for improvements.

Tags: Global Reach, Global Presence, Nationally Distinctive

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International Cook-Off Competition

Cultural Flavors Shine Bright on Kent State's First Snowy Night

As the first light snow of the season fell on 5XÉçÇø, the Student Center Ballroom radiated warmth and camaraderie during the International Cook-Off Competition. The event, part of International Education Week, brought together hundreds of students, faculty and staff to celebrate global flavors and cultural diversity.

Tags: Global Reach, Diverse Kent State, Global Presence

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What's the Big Idea

What's The Big Idea? Marcello Fantoni

President Diacon speaks with Marcello Fantoni, Ph.D., about Kent State's global presence. 

Tags: Global Reach, Global Presence

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International Students Hold Flags

‘Explore’ With International Education Week

International Education Week, taking place Nov. 18-22, celebrates the different cultures across the 5XÉçÇø community and highlights international experiences and opportunities the university offers.

Tags: Global Reach, Global Presence, Student Life, Community & Society

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Porsche Fashion Show

IN A FLASH: Fashion in the Flats

From the runway to the highway, a fashion show in the Cleveland Flats spotlighted the 5XÉçÇø School of Fashion and Porsche's new electric vehicle.

Tags: Global Reach, Global Presence, School of Fashion, Cleveland, Partnerships

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Fulbright scholar Tamar Tsanava of the Central Asian nation of Georgia, gives a presentation at Kentston High School in Bainbridge Township, Ohio.

Teachers from Across the Globe at Kent State Through Fulbright Program

A group of 21 secondary school teachers from 20 different countries is spending six weeks at 5XÉçÇø as part of a Fulbright professional development program for foreign educators.  

Tags: Global Reach , Community & Society, Global Presence, Nationally Distinctive

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Turkmen musicians and dancers on Risman Plaza

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. 

Tags: Global Reach, Global Presence, Office of Global Education, Arts & Culture, International Students

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