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Education Abroad Expo drums up support through fair

Toni Hunt September 17, 2015

The office of Global Education hosts its annual Education Abroad Expo Thursday, Sept. 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Student Center.The expo offers insight about the various...

Participants in the Run the World 5k on Saturday Sept. 12, 2015.

First Run the World 5K successful despite rainy day

Kaitlin Walker September 12, 2015

The first annual Run the World 5K took place on Saturday to raise money for future Kent State study abroad students.The race started in Risman Plaza. All participants received a T-shirt, finisher’s medal...

Run the World 5K set for Saturday

Kaitlin Walker September 10, 2015

The first annual Run the World 5K run/walk to benefit future study abroad students will take place this Saturday, Sept. 12.On-site registration and packet pick-up will begin at 7 a.m. in Risman Plaza....

Upward Bound students taking a tour through Florence.

Should you study abroad for a summer or a semester?

Alyse Rohloff August 28, 2015

Kent State students have the opportunity to study abroad at Kent State’s Florence, Italy, campus for either a summer or a semester, and there are several elements to consider in deciding how long they...

Photo courtesy of Florence Flour blog

Kent State students take on internships in Florence, Italy

Alyse Rohloff July 23, 2015

Four Kent State students interned at hotels in Florence, Italy this summer through the hospitality management program in the College of Education, Health and Human Services.Senior hospitality management...

TEFL program offers students chance to teach English abroad

Aaron Corpora April 23, 2015

Kent State students who want to teach English as a second language, perhaps even in foreign countries, have a unique opportunity through the university's Department of English.The Teaching English as a...

Pamela E. Jones, coordinator of the National Student Exchange Center, talks to students during an information session held by Trio about opportunities to study abroad on October 13, 2014.

Incoming Kent State freshmen to travel to Florence this summer

Taylor Meade April 20, 2015

Upward Bound will send nine incoming freshmen from local high schools to study at the Kent State’s Florence program this summer.The federal TRIO program provides pre-college and academic support services...

Kent State students travel overseas

Kent State students travel overseas to learn about global public relations, advertising

Taylor Meade April 15, 2015

Kent State advertising and public relations students will visit Dublin, Ireland, and London, England, from May 14 to 30 to help create a more globalized perspective to their majors. Danielle Coombs, associate...

KSU Florence program works to create more opportunities for abroad students

Taylor Meade April 6, 2015

Kent State Florence program’s expansion to educational programs will give more students the opportunity to study abroad.Amber Bollinger, coordinator of the Kent State Florence program, said the program...

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Students decide to have an international component to education

Taylor Meade March 15, 2015

International students can get a taste of education at an American institution, without the four-year commitment, through Kent State exchange programs.The National Student Exchange program (NSE) provides...

An inside look at the Hong Kong fashion program with Paige Meacham

An inside look at the Hong Kong fashion program with Paige Meacham

Ellen Freeborn March 10, 2015

We all have friends or know people who have studied at Kent State’s New York City or Florence campuses. I had the pleasure of studying in Florence last spring (further solidifying my jealousy and angst...

Florence

KSU uses international partnerships to expand study abroad programs

Taylor Meade February 8, 2015

Kent State continues to create more study abroad experiences by expanding their international partnerships for students.Sarah Malcolm, director of International Partnerships, Marketing and Communications,...