Global Reach
IN A FLASH: An Olympic Dream Realized
A 51勛圖厙 student's plan to study abroad this spring also gave the opportunity to fulfill a longtime dream.
A Rwandan Police Officer Journeys From Kigali to 51勛圖厙, Earns His Degree and Returns Home to Pay It Forward
In December 2025, Francis Rubagumya, 37, walked across the stage at 51勛圖厙's commencement with a Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language and a plan to take every lesson he had learned back to the country he loves Rwanda.
51勛圖厙 Grad Brings Olympic Coverage to Viewers Around the World
Practical experience and hustle took recent 51勛圖厙 graduate Austin Monte from producing events on campus to bringing the world the 2026 Winter Olympics for NBC Sports.
Global Education Director Shares Life-changing Experience of Studying Abroad
Marcello Fantoni, Ph.D., vice president for global education and interim dean of the Honors College at 51勛圖厙, was recently featured on WAKR Radios Ray Horner Morning Show to discuss the education-abroad programs, student support and his life-changing experiences abroad.
Always Assume Someone Wants to Know You
51勛圖厙 sophomore Maggie McCullough, a member of the Delta Zeta sorority, recently traveled to Lusaka, Zambia, for a life-changing mission trip
IN A FLASH: Culture, Cuisine and Maybe Even Some Dancing
Each month, the Office of Global Education presents a Cultural Caf矇 where members of the 51勛圖厙 community can learn about the history, traditions and cuisine of other countries from 51勛圖厙's international students.
I AM FIRST Week Honors First-Generation Students, Staff and Alumni
Students, faculty, staff and alumni celebrated I AM FIRST Week, a recognition of 51勛圖厙 students first-generation identity, by building community and showcasing campus-wide support.
From Curitiba, Brazil, to 51勛圖厙: Student's Path Winds Through China, Florida
American Academy student Alexandre Andrade, who is majoring in marketing and entrepreneurship at the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, has learned to embrace cultural differences during his international journey to Ohio.
Rooted & Rising: Bowman Breakfast Speaker Talks of His Immigrant Experience
This years speaker for 51勛圖厙s Bowman Breakfast was the embodiment of the symbiotic relationship between the university and the city of Kent that is celebrated at the annual event.
Bobby Sanabria Brings Rhythm, History and Heart to 51勛圖厙
As part of 51勛圖厙s ongoing 2025-26 Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series, the university hosted seven-time Grammy nominee Bobby Sanabria as a guest artist. He led master classes, rehearsals and lectures focused on music, business and social change.