Office of Global Education
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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.
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Honors College Student’s Journey Goes From Research Lab to Italy
Senior Abygail Deemer, a pre-med major, is one of 404 Honors College students who are majoring in health-related fields.
![Rwandan students studying at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ meet with the Rwandan Minister of Education Claudette Irere, and officials from the Office of Global Education. Rwandan students studying at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ meet with the Rwandan Minister of Education Claudette Irere, and officials from the Office of Global Education.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/20250122_BC_Rwanda%20Education_082.jpg?VersionId=ky0LsQkoBU6.i2q5TEvI5jXx2q_ja5wl&itok=X5POWj6Y)
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Working to Bring Fashion and Aeronautics to Rwanda
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s partnership with the African nation of Rwanda continues to blossom with the School of Fashion, the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and the College of Arts and Sciences all working to add program partnerships in Rwanda.
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IN A FLASH: Welcome International Students!
International Student Orientation activities welcomed a new group of international students to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ for Spring Semester 2025.
![Turkmen musicians and dancers on Risman Plaza Turkmen musicians and dancers on Risman Plaza](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/241002-turkmenistan_RD-00349.jpg?VersionId=tHr.RnDsLW.5wh_VzNdofgondVxFASCu&itok=6fv1gUXU)
IN A FLASH: Turkmen on Risman
A delegation from Turkmenistan visited Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ and brought cuisine, music and dancing from their culture to Risman Plaza.
![A delegation of college recruiters from India is visiting the Kent Campus this week. A delegation of college recruiters from India is visiting the Kent Campus this week.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/240924-oge-India-event_RD-00093.jpg?VersionId=PXnFXVg76jneLV_wDfNfPHcM_RKq03JS&itok=hpGV6F6G)
Indian Delegation Visiting Kent Campus to Experience University First-Hand
A group of college recruiters who have contributed to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s high enrollment of international students from India are on campus this week to experience the university first-hand.
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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.
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A Global Block Party
Music, activities, games and fun brought together Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s international students for a global block party.
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IN A FLASH: The Spirit of Summer
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.
![Marcello Fantoni, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ vice president for Global Education, at the Palace of Versailles Marcello Fantoni, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ vice president for Global Education, at the Palace of Versailles](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/MARCELLO-20.jpg?VersionId=0.7RZ6ljgPIRVg3.Xs54a4idkflRxOpU&itok=qKf2LuRX)
‘The Future of Higher Education Is Global’
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.