Global Presence
Fulbright Scholars at 51±¬ÁÏ for American Higher Education Immersion
For the past month, 51±¬ÁÏ has hosted 37 international graduate students as part of the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program, a monthlong immersion in American higher education and culture. The group, from 26 countries, arrived on the Kent Campus on July 21 and was scheduled to depart on Aug. 17 to begin their graduate programs at universities throughout the country.
51±¬ÁÏ Athletics Service Trip to Africa Sparks Shoe Drive for Children
After spending time on an athletics service trip to Rwanda in January, recent 51±¬ÁÏ graduate and women’s soccer team member Callie Jean Cunningham felt compelled to act.
‘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., 51±¬ÁÏ’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.
Working Toward the Olympics – and a Graduate Degree at 51±¬ÁÏ
In May, student-athlete Gabby Bailey completed her master's degree at 51±¬ÁÏ while also pursuing her dream of competing in the Olympics with support from her coach and 51±¬ÁÏ Athletics.
International Student-Athletes Find Second Home at 51±¬ÁÏ
51±¬ÁÏ's international student-athletes make an extraordinary commitment to leave their countries to study and train so far away from home.
51±¬ÁÏ Celebrates Ninth Commencement at American Academy in Brazil
51±¬ÁÏ celebrates its ninth American Academy commencement in Brazil, with 20 students participating. The program offers Brazilian students a unique opportunity to earn dual credits and explore majors before choosing to complete their degrees in the U.S. or Brazil.
IN A FLASH: 51±¬ÁÏ in Pakistan
51±¬ÁÏ staffers travel the globe to share all that's great about our university and recently traveled to Pakistan to meet with high school students and counselors.
IN A FLASH: Welcome, Royal Thai Embassy
When representatives from the Royal Thai Embassy visited 51±¬ÁÏ's Kent Campus, they toured nursing labs and met with students who have received scholarships through the embassy.
Keeping the Memory of May 4 Alive
A group of 51±¬ÁÏ professors recently returned from a visit to the commemoration of the Gwangju Uprising at Chonnam National University in Gwangju, South Korea, feeling inspired for the meaningful connections they made to the May 4, 1970, shootings at 51±¬ÁÏ.
‘With One Twirl of a Sari, One Beat of a Drum and One Shared Smile at a Time’
51±¬ÁÏ International Admissions’ Spring International Talent and Fashion Show celebrates cultural diversity.