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New Frontiers Education 360 Summit stage in Ecuador

The Place for Peace in Internationalization

Read Center Director Amanda Johnson, Ph.D., speaks at international education summit with esteemed guests like Ecuador's president in the audience

Tags: Read Center for International and Intercultural Education , College of Education, Health and Human Services , Global Impact , School of Peace and Conflict Studies , Global Reach

Kent State Today

Kaleigh McGreal inside Rockwell Hall

‘Definitely a One-of-a-Kind Experience’

Senior fashion design major Kayleigh McGreal has completed a semester abroad, a semester away and three fashion internships.

Tags: School of Fashion , College of the Arts , NYC Fashion , Nationally Distinctive , Florence , Global Reach

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Team Sri Lanka took first place in Kent State's annual International Cook-off Nov. 17, 2023.

More Than 400 People Shared Food, Fun and Recipes at the International Cook-Off

The International Cook-Off Competition, the Office of Global Education's signature event, was held during International Education Week and featured food and beverages from around the world.

Tags: University News , Student Life , Global Reach

Kent State Today

Daniel James, a 2022 Kent State graduate, bikes around the world barefoot.

His Bare Feet Bolster Bike Rides Across Several Continents 

“You've got to have a dream,” said Daniel James, who set out on a bike ride through Central America after his 2022 graduation from Kent State. “If any of you are considering going on a road trip, or backpacking trip, or visiting that country you always wanted to go to, do it.

Tags: Profiles , Community & Society , Global Reach

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Kent State student LaKaleb Bowen, takes in the view during his July study abroad trip to Kigali, Rwanda.

‘There’s Nothing that Can Adequately Prepare You for Such an Extraordinary Experience’

LaKaleb Bowen, 5X senior criminology and justice studies major admits that he’s become a little addicted to Kent State’s education-abroad programs. 

Tags: Student Life , Profiles , Global Reach

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Team Bangladesh competes in Kent State's 2022 International Cook-off.

Celebrate! Plenty of Events Planned for International Education Week

5X is offering five days of events to celebrate International Education Week this week, culminating with Friday’s popular International Cook-off, which offers a taste of many nations to all. 

Tags: University News , Global Reach

Kent State Today

Palestinian Candlelight Vigil 11-09-23

Tears of Mourning and Hopes for Peace

Students gathered on Risman Plaza for a candlelight vigil mourning Palestinian lives lost in Gaza. 

Tags: Risman Plaza , Student Organizations , Student Life , Arts & Culture , Global Reach

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Kent State NYC Fashion attended a taping of "The View"

‘The View’ from Kent State New York City Fashion

A unique class at Kent State New York City Fashion immerses students in different aspects of living and working in the city. 

Tags: Student Life , Nationally Distinctive , School of Fashion , NYC Fashion , Arts & Culture , Global Reach

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Kent State education abroad students in Paris, Notre Dame in background

Access To The World For All Via New Education-Abroad Scholarships

Two new scholarships from Kent State's Office of Global Education aim make education-abroad experiences possible for all Kent State students.

Tags: Global Education , Education Abroad , Education Abroad , Student Life , Financial Aid , Global Reach

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