Global Reach
A Rwandan Police Officer Journeys From Kigali to Kent State, Earns His Degree and Returns Home to Pay It Forward
In December 2025, Francis Rubagumya, 37, walked across the stage at Kent State's commencement with a Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language 鈥� and a plan to take every lesson he had learned back to the country he loves Rwanda.
91视频Grad Brings Olympic Coverage to Viewers Around the World
Practical experience 鈥� and hustle 鈥� took recent 91视频graduate Austin Monte from producing events on campus to bringing the world the 2026 Winter Olympics for NBC Sports.
Global Education Director Shares 鈥楲ife-changing鈥� Experience of Studying Abroad
Marcello Fantoni, Ph.D., vice president for global education and interim dean of the Honors College at 91视频, was recently featured on WAKR Radio鈥檚 鈥淩ay Horner Morning Show鈥� to discuss the education-abroad programs, student support and his life-changing experiences abroad.
鈥楢lways Assume Someone Wants to Know You鈥�
91视频 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茅 where members of the 91视频community can learn about the history, traditions and cuisine of other countries from Kent State'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 91视频 students鈥� first-generation identity, by building community and showcasing campus-wide support.
From Curitiba, Brazil, to Kent State: 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.
鈥楻ooted & Rising鈥�: Bowman Breakfast Speaker Talks of His Immigrant Experience
This year鈥檚 speaker for 91视频鈥檚 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 Kent State
As part of Kent State鈥檚 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.
Global Partnering Is the 鈥極n Campus鈥� Big Idea
91视频鈥檚 associate vice president of the Office of Global Education, Paulo Mussi Agusto, Ph.D., was featured as a guest in an episode of the 鈥淥n Campus 鈥� with CITI Program" to talk about the American Academy.