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This summer, students in »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥'s School of Art had an opportunity to study in Italy through the university's Florence Summer Institute program.
Music, activities, games and fun brought together »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥'s international students for a global block party.
For the past month, »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ has hosted 37 international graduate students as part of the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program, a monthlong immersion in American higher education and culture. The group, from 26 countries, arrived on the Kent Campus on July 21 and was scheduled to depart on Aug. 17 to begin their graduate programs at universities throughout the country.
President Diacon speaks with Marcello Fantoni, Ph.D., about »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥'s global presence.
It has been nearly 14 months since a gas explosion destroyed the historic building that was home to the Paris American Academy, »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥â€™s Paris home for 16 years. Now, the academy has found a new home and soon, exciting advancements will be happening with »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥â€™s education-abroad programs in Paris.
While there are fewer students on campus during summer break, the Kent Campus is still alive with energy and aspirations. »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Kent with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus.
Most people know the Palace of Versailles as a popular French tourist destination. For Marcello Fantoni, Ph.D., »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥â€™s vice president for global education, Versailles is where he serves on the Scientific Committee of its Research Center, helping to shepherd art history research on a global scale.
»ÆÉ«Ö±²¥'s international student-athletes make an extraordinary commitment to leave their countries to study and train so far away from home.
For journalism student Della Fowler, a chance opportunity to report on »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ gymnastics sparked a passion that has led her all the way to covering the Olympics.
»ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ celebrates its ninth American Academy commencement in Brazil, with 20 students participating. The program offers Brazilian students a unique opportunity to earn dual credits and explore majors before choosing to complete their degrees in the U.S. or Brazil.
»ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ staffers travel the globe to share all that's great about our university and recently traveled to Pakistan to meet with high school students and counselors.
When representatives from the Royal Thai Embassy visited »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥'s Kent Campus, they toured nursing labs and met with students who have received scholarships through the embassy.
A group of »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ professors recently returned from a visit to the commemoration of the Gwangju Uprising at Chonnam National University in Gwangju, South Korea, feeling inspired for the meaningful connections they made to the May 4, 1970, shootings at »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥.
»ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ International Admissions’ Spring International Talent and Fashion Show celebrates cultural diversity.
Speaking out against government corruption and ethnic killings in his home country of Ethiopia made Medhin Dollebo, Ph.D., the target of constant threats and harassment.
»ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ alumna 1st Lt. Ashley White has left behind a far-reaching legacy for her trailblazing military service.
Freshman year can be a little stressful, even for a faculty member. But Raiful Hasan, Ph.D., who just completed his first year as an assistant professor of computer science at »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥, is feeling content and excited for the next academic year.
»ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ has announced two substantial philanthropic gifts in support of the Global Education Endowment, which was established in 2022 in recognition of the 50th anniversary of »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥â€™s education-abroad presence in Florence, Italy.
A professor from Chonnam National University in Gwangju, South Korea, said his recent visit to »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ enabled him to experience his research into the May 4, 1970, »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ shootings in a whole new way.
Martin Phan, 23, a nursing major in »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥â€™s College of Nursing, is one of a growing number of Vietnamese citizens who have chosen to attend »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥.