Global Reach
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.
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.
What's The Big Idea? Marcello Fantoni
President Diacon speaks with Marcello Fantoni, Ph.D., about Kent State's global presence.
‘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.
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.
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.
Kent State Signs New Agreement with Central Asian Nation of Turkmenistan
5XÉçÇø has entered into an agreement with the Turkmenistan Ministry of Education to begin exploring the possibility of creating an educational partnership with several national institutes of higher learning there. The effort is part of Kent State’s ongoing commitment to using education to foster global understanding and peace in a divided world.
Office of Intercultural Student Life: A Bridge to American Culture
The Office of Intercultural Student Life, formerly known as International Student Affairs, has a new central location in the Kent Student Center, which has made it more accessible to international students. Along with the new location comes the mission to provide drop-in services for international students.
Indian Delegation Visiting Kent Campus to Experience University First-Hand
A group of college recruiters who have contributed to 5XÉçÇø’s high enrollment of international students from India are on campus this week to experience the university first-hand.
Once a Golden Flash ...
The Class of 2028 is both strong in size and in academic success, boasting an outstanding 3.61 GPA. It's the largest incoming class to the Kent Campus since 2019 and the eighth-largest incoming class in the university's 114-year history.