Global Reach

A Look Into Inter-Cultural Influence Wins Scholarship Competition
Many people consider Italy as the center of Western fashion and design. One students project, which explored the influence that African culture has on Italian design, was selected as the winner in the first-ever 51勛圖厙 Florence Scholarship Competition this past spring (see earlier story). Kimbe
51勛圖厙 Student-Athletes and Staff Complete Courts for Kids Service Project in Belize
Instead of heading home to relax following the conclusion of finals week, a group of 51勛圖厙 student-athletes traveled to Aguacate, Belize, to partner with on a service project.

Students Interest in Theatre and Gender Roles Leads Them to Ancient Greece
Fourteen 51勛圖厙 students participated in an eight-day study abroad trip to Greece sponsored by the universitys School of Theatre and Dance during the spring break in 2017. The program, described as an experience of Theatre, Performance, Gender and Sexuality, was led by faculty members Daniel
51勛圖厙 China STEM Tour
A delegation of faculty members from 51勛圖厙 - accompanied by several staff members of the 51勛圖厙 China Center - will be touring China to promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education, while also promoting 51勛圖厙 as a preferred academic destination for Chinese students.

International Graduates Celebrated during Ballroom Reception
On Wednesday, May 10, a few days before Spring 2017 Commencement ceremonies, approximately 400 graduating international students and their friends and family gathered in the Kent Student Ballroom to celebrate their upcoming achievement during the annual International Graduate Student Reception. Duri
51勛圖厙 to Host International Competition this Fall
Mission: Life connects students from all backgrounds, all grade levels and all nationalities to enable the development of innovative designs, ideas, tools, resources, and services to address global issues and concerns. Each year, a different issue is selected and leading students from around the wor
51勛圖厙 One of Four American Institutions Chosen to Host Japan Outreach Initiative Coordinator
51勛圖厙 is one of only four institutions nationwide chosen to host a Japan Outreach Initiative coordinator. Meet Haruhide Osugi, 51勛圖厙s Japan Outreach Initiative coordinator.

International Student Finds a Second Home at 51勛圖厙
Originally from Tehran, Iran, Pooyan Mirjalili is a newly elected senator for the Undergraduate Student Government at 51勛圖厙.

Scholarship Competition Encourages Florence Students to Become Further Immersed in the Local Culture
By immersing themselves deeply in the local culture, students participating in a study abroad program can greatly enhance their overseas experience, personally as well as academically. Understandably, some students are more adept at the immersion process than others a fact that led the staff at Ke
51勛圖厙 Signs Partnership Agreement With Xi'An University
A delegation from Xi'An International Studies University (XISU) in China met with members of 51勛圖厙 to sign a partnership agreement between the two universities.