Global Presence

IN A FLASH: A Parade of Nations
International Night at the Golden Flashes men's basketball game at the MAC Center.

Views from the Runway: Kent State NYC Fashion Week 2022
Fashion students from Kent State and IFC Paris came together in a shared runway show during NYC Fashion Week.

Senior Says "Oui, Oui!" to Education Abroad
Gilman Scholarship allows Kent State senior to enjoy an immersive semester in France.

IN A FLASH: Greetings from Brazil!
A team of university leaders and communicators from Kent State is currently visiting the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná in Brazil.

Cairo Bound! Student Filmmaker Earns Scholarship for Study Abroad
Kent State University senior Carlton “CeeJay” Scott Jr. can barely contain his excitement when he talks about his upcoming study-abroad experience at the American University in Cairo, Egypt. The food, the people, the ancient pyramids – Scott’s goals are to create a short film while he is away, learn to speak Arabic and, hopefully, to expand his cooking repertoire with new tastes and flavors of the Middle Eastern culture.

IN A FLASH: Shopping in Brazil
The American Academy (AA) program offers the Kent State experience to students in Brazil.

WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA? BIRDS AND DRONES
Kent State President Todd Diacon rides to the College of Aeronautics and Engineering to learn more about research involving birds and aircraft.

International Cook-off Provides New Culinary Journey for African Students
The entry of Team Rwanda and Team Nigeria into the annual cooking contest reflects Kent State’s growing relations in sub-Saharan Africa, resulting in new groups of international students on campus. The Rwandan students are part of a group of 12 undergraduates sponsored by the Rwandan government who arrived at Kent State for the fall semester to pursue degrees.

IN A FLASH: International Cook-off Top Chefs!
Team Sri Lanka took first place in the Fall International Cook-Off