Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Florence
![Art students in Florence Art students in Florence](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/452195388_1091798765685390_1750875725661797685_n.jpg?VersionId=8DaLJCOdJtm_93J1EEQU8YGvEVoh5iXa&itok=zu-iQYWT)
IN A FLASH: A Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Summer in Florence
This summer, students in Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University's School of Art had an opportunity to study in Italy through the university's Florence Summer Institute program.
![Kaleigh McGreal downtown Kent Kaleigh McGreal downtown Kent](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Screenshot%202024-07-01%20at%206.02.30%E2%80%AFPM.png?VersionId=pvDtqeoZWcE1.3pV9klm1Xx.g9fYR_d6&h=1d16a92f&itok=jWXZkx95)
‘Now Is the Time to Do What You Want’
Fashion design major Kaleigh McGreal has been sharing her story with Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Today through her final two semesters at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ in our "Year with a Flash" series. Most recently, as she prepared for graduation, McGreal shared her thoughts about her journey with an inspiring message for other Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students.
![Kaleigh McGreal inside Rockwell Hall Kaleigh McGreal inside Rockwell Hall](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/379880839_2138321926374278_1110540525470186367_n_0.jpg?VersionId=v_cTopCxeNUgpjCTNQ4_YNf.Mw4BYTDA&h=e85ed99b&itok=m6E_tPM6)
‘Definitely a One-of-a-Kind Experience’
Senior fashion design major Kayleigh McGreal has completed a semester abroad, a semester away and three fashion internships.
![Kristin Stasiowski (far right), assistant dean of international programs and education abroad for the College of Arts and Sciences at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University, leads a group of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students as they discover the art, architecture and history of Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, Italy. Kristin Stasiowski (far right), assistant dean of international programs and education abroad for the College of Arts and Sciences at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University, leads a group of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students as they discover the art, architecture and history of Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, Italy.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Kent%20State%20students%20tour%20Florence%2C%20Italy%2C%20with%20Kristin%20Stasiowski.jpg?VersionId=JVhSUz0ANwra.o8ay0WwyPnf.b1PUcp_&itok=r6UOfNS2)
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Celebrates 50 Years of Education Abroad in Florence, Italy, With Weeklong Series of Events
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University leadership and donors known as the Renaissance Scholars Society will gather to commemorate 50 years of education abroad in Florence, Italy, during the first week of October.
![Hollywood sign in Florence Hollywood sign in Florence](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Screenshot%202023-06-13%20at%201.51.41%20PM.png?VersionId=sSK1d2rNgDyQpb7ZPwdL_SaVACTQxHfA&itok=BtuXi_jh)
Hollywood Comes to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Florence
Acclaimed television producer and writer Don Reo is coming to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Florence as a guest speaker and to and receive a lifetime achievement award.
![Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students tour Florence, Italy, with Assistant Dean Kristin Stasiowski, Ph.D. Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students tour Florence, Italy, with Assistant Dean Kristin Stasiowski, Ph.D.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Kent%20State%20students%20in%20Florence.png?VersionId=8deie4qCVyMB3HzVbwV1zxGivSdvq4kW&itok=WP9e6_zc)
‘Being Here in Florence Means Touching History’
What first began in 1972 with a small group of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ architecture students and faculty traveling to Florence, Italy, for a few weeks has blossomed into one of the most prestigious education-abroad programs in the country.
EXPERIENCE ABROAD ENCOURAGES EXPLORATION, SELF-DISCOVERY
![Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Florence is the location of the symposium being held June 21-23, 2019.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Florence_3.png?VersionId=0PJWWkFiuLZl.BPRzkJnmp4HoaoeXJx6&h=cd56d87c&itok=uxycqZKZ)
The Future of Education Is the Symposium Topic at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Florence June 21-23
Educators from across the globe will convene at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Florence campus June 21-23 for an international symposium where participants will use design innovation principles to create a framework for the future of education.