Global Reach
Office of Intercultural Student Life: A Bridge to American Culture
The Office of Intercultural Student Life, formerly known as International Student Affairs, has a new central location in the Kent Student Center, which has made it more accessible to international students. Along with the new location comes the mission to provide drop-in services for international students.
Indian Delegation Visiting Kent Campus to Experience University First-Hand
A group of college recruiters who have contributed to 51±¬ÁÏ’s high enrollment of international students from India are on campus this week to experience the university first-hand.
Once a Golden Flash ...
The Class of 2028 is both strong in size and in academic success, boasting an outstanding 3.61 GPA. It's the largest incoming class to the Kent Campus since 2019 and the eighth-largest incoming class in the university's 114-year history.
IN A FLASH: A 51±¬ÁÏ Summer in Florence
This summer, students in 51±¬ÁÏ's School of Art had an opportunity to study in Italy through the university's Florence Summer Institute program.
A Global Block Party
Music, activities, games and fun brought together 51±¬ÁÏ's international students for a global block party.
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.
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. 51±¬ÁÏ International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Kent with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus.
‘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.
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.
‘Find What Makes Your Heart Beat a Little Faster’
For journalism student Della Fowler, a chance opportunity to report on 51±¬ÁÏ gymnastics sparked a passion that has led her all the way to covering the Olympics.