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Global Presence

Rwandan student Alliah Cynthia Teta serves up a traditional stewed chicken dish.

The entry of Team Rwanda and Team Nigeria into the annual cooking contest reflects Kent State’s growing relations in sub-Saharan Africa, resulting in new groups of international students on campus. The Rwandan students are part of a group of 12 undergraduates sponsored by the Rwandan government who arrived at Kent State for the fall semester to pursue degrees.

Kent State students from Sri Lanka took first place!

Team Sri Lanka took first place in the Fall  International Cook-Off

Team Bangladesh serves mutton briyana, a dish that garnered the People's Choice Award at the 2022 Annual International Cook-off.

Two teams from sub-Saharan Africa made their debut on Thursday at ºÚÁÏÍø’s annual International Cook-off sponsored by the Office of Global Education

Graduate student, Dr. Harsh Mishra

A physician from India is pursuing a second doctoral degree at Kent State. 

A scene along the grand canal in Venice

Taking a few moments to pause and appreciate the breathtaking views of the areas surrounding Kent State's Florence Campus.

Office of International Student Affairs hosts multiple events for international students

The International Friendship Program allows faculty and international students to converse and learn from each other, and it creates a welcoming environment for those who are far away from home. 

Kent State and the University of Rwanda will host a join peace conference in Kigali, Rwanda, in July 2023.

Past tragedies link ºÚÁÏÍø and the University of Rwanda in a distinct way.

International students with flags at a Kent State basketball game.

Kent State celebrates International Education Week with a full schedule of events. 

Traditional Global Wedding Dresses

When most people think of wedding dress, they imagine a traditional white dress. Sara Hume, Ph.D., curator at the ºÚÁÏÍø Museum, thinks of how wedding dresses transcend global borders in all different shapes and colors.

International students at Kent State's Homecoming

International Education Week comes to campus with a full schedule of fun activities.