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Global Reach

Conversation Partners Program

The Conversation Partners Program at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ is a voluntary program that pairs international students with students from the United States for a once-a-week chat to discuss their different cultures.

Ayham Abuzeid and Layla Alchaer are partners in Tahinin! Mediterranean Cuisine that recently opened in the Rathskeller in the basement of the Kent Student Center.

Two Syrian immigrants who met by chance when one was taking an English as a Second Language class from the other, have joined forces to bring a taste of their homeland to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University diners. 

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students, faculty, staff and alumni in a soccer tournament

The United Nations describes International Day of Peace as a day devoted to strengthening the ideas of peace through observing 24 hours of nonviolence and cease-fire. At Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹, students, faculty, staff and alumni celebrated the day with an international soccer tournament.

Astrid N. Sambolin Morales and her husband Francisco Torres, both assistant professors at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹, visit with Astrid's Puerto Rican family.

The family of Astrid N. Sambolin Morales, Ph.D., an assistant professor at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹, is dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. They have been without electricity since the storm hit Sunday Sept. 18, 2022.

Professors Joanne Caniglia and Davison Mupinga from Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University's College of Education, Health and Human Services, recently traveled to the University of Rwanda to collaborate with educators there and identify mutual projects.

Two professors from Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s College of Education, Health and Human Services returned from a trip to the University of Rwanda (UR) energized by the new partnerships and collaborations they formed there.

Queen Elizabeth II - 1926-2022

As the world comes to grips with the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, who reigned as monarch for 70 years, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Today reached out to faculty and staff members with ties to the UK to share their thoughts on her passing. 

Pakistani exchange student Anas is living his childhood dream at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹

Anas' friends are living vicariously through him as he attends Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ as an exchange student sponsored through , a program supported by the U.S. Department of State. 

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ and Mexican university students study over spring break at traditional chinampa farmers in Mexico

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University partnered with Universidad Panamericana in Mexico City for an international, cross-cultural exchange for students to study how sustainable gardening projects aid immigrant populations. 

Wesley is the first student to graduate from American Academy

Alvacir Wesley Kalatai Alberti of Imbituva, Brazil, is the first student to graduate from the American Academy, a dual-enrollment program offered jointly at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ and the Pontifical Catholic University of Parana, located in Curitiba, Parana, Brazil.