Global Reach
![Neurodiversity Research Initiative is hosting a seminar in autism research. Neurodiversity Research Initiative is hosting a seminar in autism research.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Neurodiversity%20Research%20Initiative%20mark-color_0_0.jpg?VersionId=89xB6_7Nw8ohgLezBqnqBjoFNXjutpYK&itok=0R7b6rKE)
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Partners With Brazilian University for Autism Research Seminar
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Neurodiversity Research Initiative has partnered with the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR), for a three-day seminar on autism research.
![Rwandan students Rwandan students](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/20250122_BC_Rwanda%20Education_092.jpg?VersionId=Z9ixMdD76leFNx4Aeuaxidzhnhh6eLQM&itok=VolZqGEP)
IN A FLASH: Rwandan Students say "Murakaza neza!"
All of the students from Rwanda who are currently attending Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ came out to welcome Claudette Irere, the Rwandan Minster of State for Education when she came to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ to discuss adding additional program partnerships to her African nation.
![International Student Orientation Spring 2025 International Student Orientation Spring 2025](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/473156270_1015997133881905_6079697453229679109_n.jpg?VersionId=yfR2rFeHCnga0sdcQ2LElNyYAV5FCK3S&itok=hc9vI-nr)
IN A FLASH: Welcome International Students!
International Student Orientation activities welcomed a new group of international students to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ for Spring Semester 2025.
![Cecelia Kirk and her parents pose with Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ President Todd Diacon after Fall Graduation Cecelia Kirk and her parents pose with Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ President Todd Diacon after Fall Graduation](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Cecelia%20Kirk_0.jpg?VersionId=CBI74F.tnpsz0muO1d4qQDSVPwZi0hRz&itok=EQUXEUHP)
A Full Circle Moment for One Golden Flash
Fall 2024 graduate Cecelia Kirk is thankful to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ for all the resources and connections she made during her three years in the Fashion School program.
![Visiting scholar Fatih Cetinkaya Visiting scholar Fatih Cetinkaya](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/VisitingScholar2024-1_0.jpg?VersionId=M_HXssWXo0hrS351nTsUwmCLL1v1QUcD&itok=vUpKzcMg)
IN A FLASH: Visiting From Turkey
A visiting scholar from Turkey came to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ to speak about culturally diverse themes in picture books for young readers.
![President Todd Diacon shakes hands with the Turkmen Minister of Education President Todd Diacon shakes hands with the Turkmen Minister of Education](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/20241002_BC_Turkmenistan%20Agreement_371.jpg?VersionId=7Pb5DW5Lrj.Jy2dqiZLuW2eIq8JHX0Vq&itok=H5c44G5O)
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Receives US State Department Grant to Review Turkmenistan Higher Education
The U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan has awarded Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University a grant to study the higher education system of the Central Asian nation and develop proposals for improvements.
Cultural Flavors Shine Bright on Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s First Snowy Night
As the first light snow of the season fell on Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University, the Student Center Ballroom radiated warmth and camaraderie during the International Cook-Off Competition. The event, part of International Education Week, brought together hundreds of students, faculty and staff to celebrate global flavors and cultural diversity.
![What's the Big Idea](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Big%20Idea%201500x600_0.jpg?VersionId=1.3mCvFBYqSmFBcXKbd_kjlwgFjD2jBM&itok=I3CuuUvb)
What's The Big Idea? Marcello Fantoni
President Diacon speaks with Marcello Fantoni, Ph.D., about Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s global presence.
![International Students Hold Flags](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/DSC_3836_1.jpg?VersionId=XHtQe5bKm7oRVuHhywvLTdODXbtBushF&itok=BpLSHn8H)
‘Explore’ With International Education Week
International Education Week, taking place Nov. 18-22, celebrates the different cultures across the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University community and highlights international experiences and opportunities the university offers.
![Porsche Fashion Show Porsche Fashion Show](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/20241107_BC_Porsche_Fashion_310_0.jpg?VersionId=3Db1AHIWLOqQ8GErL7exKlpVP0VEjBKG&itok=dlZuZgZf)
IN A FLASH: Fashion in the Flats
From the runway to the highway, a fashion show in the Cleveland Flats spotlighted the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University School of Fashion and Porsche's new electric vehicle.