Global Reach
Music, activities, games and fun brought together Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s international students for a global block party.
For the past month, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University has hosted 37 international graduate students as part of the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program, a monthlong immersion in American higher education and culture. The group, from 26 countries, arrived on the Kent Campus on July 21 and was scheduled to depart on Aug. 17 to begin their graduate programs at universities throughout the country.
It has been nearly 14 months since a gas explosion destroyed the historic building that was home to the Paris American Academy, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Paris home for 16 years. Now, the academy has found a new home and soon, exciting advancements will be happening with Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s education-abroad programs in Paris.
While there are fewer students on campus during summer break, the Kent Campus is still alive with energy and aspirations. Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Kent with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus.
Most people know the Palace of Versailles as a popular French tourist destination. For Marcello Fantoni, Ph.D., Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s vice president for global education, Versailles is where he serves on the Scientific Committee of its Research Center, helping to shepherd art history research on a global scale.
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s international student-athletes make an extraordinary commitment to leave their countries to study and train so far away from home.
For journalism student Della Fowler, a chance opportunity to report on Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University gymnastics sparked a passion that has led her all the way to covering the Olympics.
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University celebrates its ninth American Academy commencement in Brazil, with 20 students participating. The program offers Brazilian students a unique opportunity to earn dual credits and explore majors before choosing to complete their degrees in the U.S. or Brazil.
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ staffers travel the globe to share all that's great about our university and recently traveled to Pakistan to meet with high school students and counselors.
When representatives from the Royal Thai Embassy visited Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s Kent Campus, they toured nursing labs and met with students who have received scholarships through the embassy.