Florence

Art students in Florence

IN A FLASH: A Kent State Summer in Florence

This summer, students in Kent State University's School of Art had an opportunity to study in Italy through the university's Florence Summer Institute program. 

Tags: Global Education , Education Abroad , College of the Arts , School of Art , Read Center for International and Intercultural Education , Florence , Global Reach , In a Flash

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Kaleigh McGreal downtown Kent

‘Now Is the Time to Do What You Want’

Fashion design major Kaleigh McGreal has been sharing her story with Kent State Today through her final two semesters at Kent State in our "Year with a Flash" series. Most recently, as she prepared for graduation, McGreal shared her thoughts about her journey with an inspiring message for other Kent State students. 

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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

Kent State Today

Kristin Stasiowski (far right), assistant dean of international programs and education abroad for the College of Arts and Sciences at Kent State University, leads a group of Kent State students as they discover the art, architecture and history of Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, Italy.

Kent State Celebrates 50 Years of Education Abroad in Florence, Italy, With Weeklong Series of Events

Kent State University leadership and donors known as the Renaissance Scholars Society will gather to commemorate 50 years of education abroad in Florence, Italy, during the first week of October.

Tags: University News , Global Education , Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement , Alumni , Student Life , Florence , Global Reach ,

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Education Abroad Showcase Blank Lab

Welcome to Education Abroad Showcase Week!

Education Abroad Showcase begins Monday, Sept. 18, with events each day through Friday, Sept. 22. 

Tags: Student Life , Education Abroad , Global Education , Florence , Global Reach

Kent State Today

Hollywood sign in Florence

Hollywood Comes to Kent State Florence

Acclaimed television producer and writer Don Reo is coming to Kent State Florence as a guest speaker and to and receive a lifetime achievement award. 

Tags: Global Education , College of Arts and Sciences , Arts & Culture , Florence , Global Reach

Kent State Today

Kent State students tour Florence, Italy, with Assistant Dean Kristin Stasiowski, Ph.D.

‘Being Here in Florence Means Touching History’

What first began in 1972 with a small group of Kent State architecture students and faculty traveling to Florence, Italy, for a few weeks has blossomed into one of the most prestigious education-abroad programs in the country.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive , Global Education , Arts & Culture , Florence , Global Reach

Kent State Today

A scene along the grand canal in Venice

OH ITALY! BEAUTY THAT GOES ON AND ON

Taking a few moments to pause and appreciate the breathtaking views of the areas surrounding Kent State's Florence Campus.

Tags: Florence , Global Reach

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Freshman Honors College student Moira Armstrong visits Venice during Freshmen in Florence program

Honors Student Announced as Fulbright Alternate

Moira Armstrong (they/them), an Honors College senior from Warren, Ohio, has been selected as an Alternate for the 2022 Fulbright Scholarship Award. As an alternate, candidates such as Moira may be elevated to finalist status for an award should extra funding become available. Moira’s alternate stat…

Tags: Honors College , College of Arts and Sciences , Fulbright , History , Awards and Honors , Florence , Department of English

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