Global Reach

American Academy students petting a capybara in Curitiba.

Capybaras are part of the American Academy experience at PUCPR in Curitiba, Brazil. 

American Academy students taking part in CPR training at PUCPR's medical school

American Academy students engage in training at PUCPR's medical school.

American Academy students relax and play guitar after class at PUCPR

After class, American Academy students at PUCPR like to hang out and relax. 

UCM's Bob Christy with photo students in Brazil

A chance meeting on campus turned into a valuable learning experience for a group of photography students in Brazil. 

Tall trees on the PUCPR campus

Students at Kent State's American Academy can enjoy a green and growing campus all year in Curitiba's subtropical climate. 

Jeffrey Hallam teaching at PUCPR

Some Kent State faculty travel to PUCPR in Brazil to teach intensive, three-week modules.

Rainy Day at PUCPR

Kent State students at the American Academy in Brazil are experiencing the country's rainiest season.

Kent State Today
Florence scenic image

Follow along with Alex, a digital media production major, as she goes about her day-to-day life studying in Florence, Italy. 

Signpost on the campus of PUCPR in Curitiba, Brazil

A special university partnership connects two far-apart points on the globe.

Kent State University students walk through Florence, Italy, as they receive a tour.

Kent State University will be equipped to offer more financial assistance to students in need thanks to donors to a key area of the university’s ongoing comprehensive fundraising campaign. The Forever Brighter campaign includes a scholarship-support component, Prioritizing Student Success, that now stands at $142 million, surpassing the $100 million goal set at the campaign’s outset in October 2021.