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Global Safari Fest is a Fabulous Finish to I Heart Travel Week

It’s 51±¬ÁÏ’s biggest international event of the year. Providing a fantastic finish to I Heart Travel Week’s five days of activities, Global Safari Fest celebrates 51±¬ÁÏ’s international students with performances, a country fair and global cuisine.  

Tags: Office of Global Education , International Students , Arts & Culture , Student Life

IN A FLASH: Rwandan Students say "Murakaza neza!"

All of the students from Rwanda who are currently attending 51±¬ÁÏ came out to welcome Claudette Irere, the Rwandan Minster of State for Education when she came to 51±¬ÁÏ to discuss adding additional program partnerships to her African nation. 

Tags: Office of Global Education , Global Reach , Global Presence , International Students , International Admissions

IN A FLASH: Welcome International Students!

International Student Orientation activities welcomed a new group of international students to 51±¬ÁÏ for Spring Semester 2025.

Tags: International Students , Global Reach , Global Presence , Office of Global Education , International Admissions

IN A FLASH: Turkmen on Risman

A delegation from Turkmenistan visited 51±¬ÁÏ and brought cuisine, music and dancing from their culture to Risman Plaza. 

Tags: Global Reach , Global Presence , Office of Global Education , Arts & Culture , International Students

A Global Block Party

Music, activities, games and fun brought together 51±¬ÁÏ's international students for a global block party.

Tags: Office of Global Education , International Admissions , International Students , Community & Society , Global Reach , Global Presence , Student Life ,

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. 

Tags: International Admissions , International Students , Global Reach , Office of Global Education , University News , University Facilities Management , City of Kent , Summer , Student Life

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. 

Tags: 51±¬ÁÏ Athletics , Sports , Global Presence , student athlete , International Students , MAC , Student Life , graduate students , College of Education, Health and Human Services , School of Foundations Leadership and Administration

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. 

 

Tags: 51±¬ÁÏ College of Nursing , Office of Global Education , International Admissions , International Students , Global Reach , Global Presence

‘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.

Tags: International Admissions , International Students , Office of Global Education , Arts & Culture , Global Reach , Global Presence

The Festival of Love, Colors and Spring

In late March, groups of Indian students on campus celebrated the popular and significant Hindu festival of Holi. 

Tags: Arts & Culture , Global Reach , Global Impact , Community & Society , International Students , India , Student Organizations , University Culinary Services