Global Presence

Tears of Mourning and Hopes for Peace
Students gathered on Risman Plaza for a candlelight vigil mourning Palestinian lives lost in Gaza.
‘It’s a Beautiful Event to Honor Everything They’ve Done for Us’
The community came together to celebrate its values and honor fallen veterans on Daffodil Hill.

‘The View’ from Kent State New York City Fashion
A unique class at Kent State New York City Fashion immerses students in different aspects of living and working in the city.

Access To The World For All Via New Education-Abroad Scholarships
Two new scholarships from Kent State's Office of Global Education aim make education-abroad experiences possible for all Kent State students.

‘It’s a Celebration of Life’
The president of the Spanish and Latine Students Association shares the tradition of the Day of the Dead.

Focus on Kigali: ‘This Experience Solidified My Love for Documenting Experiences’
Sophia Lucente went to Kigali, Rwanda, with a camera in hand and rarely set it down the entire three weeks she was there.
She Travels Alone and Loves It
Mikala Lugen, a 2019 alumna, is always on the move. Visiting music and vacation venues across the country and the world, she is always on the hunt for the next great adventure. What might be surprising is that Mikala is typically traveling alone – and she likes it that way.

‘This Experience Changed Me in More Ways Than I Could Have Imagined’
graduate student Jordon Egbert said taking part in the Kigali Summer Institute in Rwanda has changed his entire perspective on life.

Kent State Grows Partnership in Cambodia
on Friday renewed and expanded its relationship with in Battambang, Cambodia, opening a pathway for Dewey students to obtain a Kent State degree.

Mexico and Puerto Rico on Display at Cultural Café
As National Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, Alex Silverio and Tatiana Fernández Pérez shared pieces of their cultures at this month’s installment of Cultural Café, presented by International Student and Scholar Services at the Office of Global Education.