News & Media
News and media coverage of Kent State’s work in Rwanda reflects both the university’s established presence and the continued evolution of the partnership into 5XÉçÇø Rwanda.
From academic collaborations and workforce initiatives to national-level engagements and global visibility, these stories highlight the depth of existing partnerships and the momentum leading to the formal launch of 5XÉçÇø Rwanda in June 2026.
Peace on the Horizon
July 2, 2023
A group of 5XÉçÇø students departed Saturday, July 1, for Kigali, Rwanda, where they will take part in the three-week Kigali Summer Institute.
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Ohio Educators Heading to Kent State Peace Conference in Rwanda
June 30, 2023
Jeffrey Hartmann, Ph.D., principal of Stow-Munroe Falls High School, said he was interested in attending the conference to learn skills to deal with his school district’s changing landscape.
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Kent State and the University of Rwanda Build on Past Tragedies to Promote Global Peace
Nov. 15, 2022
Past tragedies link 5XÉçÇø and the University of Rwanda in a distinct way.
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