Global Presence
‘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.
Ethiopian Professor Spending Year at 51±¬ÁÏ to Escape Persecution at Home
Speaking out against government corruption and ethnic killings in his home country of Ethiopia made Medhin Dollebo, Ph.D., the target of constant threats and harassment.
51±¬ÁÏ Secures Two $1 Million Gifts in Support of Global Education
51±¬ÁÏ has announced two substantial philanthropic gifts in support of the Global Education Endowment, which was established in 2022 in recognition of the 50th anniversary of 51±¬ÁÏ’s education-abroad presence in Florence, Italy.