Global Presence

Fall 2023 Fullbright scholars giving their presentations

International Fulbright scholars studying at Kent State presented their plans addressing vital issues in their home countries. 

A group of students from the University of Fort Hare, in Alice, South Africa, are visiting Kent State.

Sounds of joyful singing could be heard coming from Oscar Ritchie Hall, when a group of nine students and their professor from the University of Fort Hare in Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa, were welcomed to Kent State University as part of an exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in South Africa. 

Fashion design student Matthew Williams working on a Couture creation at Kent State's Paris American Academy

Couture creations by a senior fashion design major at Kent State's American Academy in Paris were recently highlighted in an Instagram post. 

Kaleigh McGreal inside Rockwell Hall

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

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

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

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

Kent State University 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. 

Palestinian Candlelight Vigil 11-09-23

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

Air Force ROTC Cadets planting daffodil bulbs

The Kent State University community came together to celebrate its values and honor fallen veterans on Daffodil Hill.

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

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

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

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