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Kent State considers applicants for #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship for international students

Mimi Freeman Reporter February 12, 2020

In response to President Trump’s initial travel ban ordered in January of 2017, Kent State enacted the #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship following a viral social media campaign encouraging international...

Kent State’s American Academy grows, first cohort to graduate in 2020

Wyatt Loy Beat reporter January 28, 2020

This May will mark two years since the founding of the American Academy in Brazil, a two-year degree program that allows Brazilian students to get an associate degree from Kent State without leaving their...

Freshmen in Florence program experiences changes

Kent State’s Freshmen in Florence program will go on hiatus during the 2020-2021 academic year as it undergoes changes. On Nov. 12, the decision was made to transition the program from fall to spring,...

Five Ph.D students from India win annual International Cook-Off

Sydney Ford International reporter November 21, 2019

Five students from India took home the first place medal during this year’s 12th annual International Cook-Off by creating a classic entree and drink from their country on Nov. 21. Six teams from India,...

There are over 1,500 international students on Kent State's campus as of September 2019.

Faculty can help international students feel at home

Katie Thompson Teaching reporter November 19, 2019

Every new student at Kent State has to adjust to a new school, but international students have to adjust to a new country while getting used to an educational system they’ve never seen before. Kent...

Residence halls face new security upgrades

Hannah Gooch Housing reporter November 13, 2019

 Security upgrades have been made to residence halls around campus since last semester.After 5 p.m. on weekdays and any time on weekends, main residence hall doors to the area desk dorms are locked to...

Attendees at the first Cultural Cafe of the semester enjoyed cultural presentations and samples of authentic Mexican cuisine, Sept. 18, 2019. 

International Student and Scholar Services hosts first Cultural Cafe

Terry Lee III Diversity reporter September 18, 2019

Kent State’s Cultural Cafe has much more to offer than your average cafe.Hosted by the International Student and Scholar Services at the Office of Global Education, the presentations at the event focused...

Gustavo Stille (left), the Alumni Association’s associate director of international alumni relations, takes a tour of the Cleveland Clinic in Abu Dhabi.

Kent State alumni reunite in the Middle East

Krista Renaldo November 28, 2018

Gustavo Stille, Kent State Alumni Association’s associate director of international alumni relations, traveled to the Middle East earlier this month to host reunions and build relationships with international...

Aditi Tidke presenting India at Cultural Café.

Kent State Cultural Café: Finland and India

Alissa Reyes March 23, 2018

Students and staff gathered for a chance to discover more about the cultures of Finland and India Wednesday.International students Janica Jaervinen and Aditi Tidke were given the opportunity by the Office...

Students pose for a photo during the Cultural Café Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018.

Kent State showcases Australia, Saudi Arabia at Cultural Café

Alissa Reyes March 1, 2018

Students and staff gathered together for an opportunity to understand and learn more about the Australian and Saudi Arabian cultures Wednesday.The Office of Global Education gave international students...

Minjeong Cho adds a piece of egg to a Korean rice dish called bibimbap during the international cook-off on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017.

International Cook-Off unites tastebuds

Eden Kraus November 17, 2017

Six teams representing five different countries took to the kitchen to compete during the International Cook-Off to discover which team could create the best entree and drink in the Student Center Ballroom...

Global Health Symposium covers public health on international level

Eden Kraus November 4, 2017

A Global Health Symposium featuring three keynote speakers gave the Kent State community the chance to learn about current issues within the public health field in Lowry Hall Friday.The Office of Global...