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Brigitta Hanzely (left) stands with Stephen Hanzely (right) for a photo on Kent State’s Kent campus in the spring of 1961.

International students offered financial aid through Kent State alumni scholarship

Zoë Blank Reporter February 14, 2021

An alumni couple is giving back to Kent State through an international student scholarship to honor international student advocates and mentors.The Dr. W. Leslie Garnett International Student Scholarship...

International student Surya Suresh walks past Terrace Hall where the Office of Global Education temporarily has its department. International recruitment and admissions makes efforts to admit new students during the pandemic.

Recruitment, admissions process for international students picks back up for future semesters

Kelly Krabill Reporter February 7, 2021

As one of his first acts as president, Joe Biden signed an executive order to revoke the travel ban from several Muslim countries.Nonimmigrant students come from 120 countries to study at Kent State and...

Caroline Henneman tweeted on March 10, letting students in need know to contact her for rides to the grocery store and other help locating food resources during this time. 

Flashes take care of Flashes: students helping students in a time of need

The COVID-19 outbreak has been spreading rapidly and affecting the lives of many people in its path. With event cancellations, public buildings closing, quarantines and social distancing being the hot...

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...

Graduate assistant and Chinese representative Aierken Subinuer (far left) at the Coming Together event in White Hall asks panelists about their dating life and cultural traditions in dating back home on Thursday.

Students learn about multicultural relationships at second Coming Together event

Jack Thompson February 14, 2019

The Center for International and Intercultural Education hosted a Valentine’s Day event as part of the Coming Together series to bring Chinese and Nigerian cultures together to share their practices...

International students talk Valentine’s Day across cultures

Katia Rodriguez February 14, 2019

From one side of the world to another, Valentine’s Day is celebrated throughout different cultures, even at Kent State.The Global Village and The International Student Council hosted a Valentine’s...

Muslim students, faculty talk benefits of meditation room

Katia Rodriguez January 29, 2019

In 2017, Kent State opened a meditation room on the second floor of the Student Center for the interfaith and nonreligious students, faculty, staff and community members.In Islam, prayer is carried out...

New Kent State Florence program to welcome international students

Madison Patterson December 2, 2018

Kent State Florence will begin offering a session specifically designed for international students for summer 2019.The month-long session offers 10 classes, including Italian Mafia: History and Stereotypes...

The Office of Global Education hosts New York City spring break trip

Moira Reed March 8, 2018

On March 28, international students at Kent State will have the opportunity to explore all New York has to offer — from national monuments to some of the best cuisine.During the three day trip, students...

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...

Students studying abroad at Kent State Stark hand out treats to children during the BooU Event at Stark on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017. This was the first Halloween for many international students studying at Stark this semester.

International students experience first Halloween at Stark

Natalie Meek October 30, 2017

There are 34 Chinese students studying at Kent State Stark who experienced their first Halloween celebration this year, complete with trick-or-treating, dressing up and enjoying fall festivities.Boo U,...

Top sending countries of international students enrolled at Kent State University from the 15th Day Report. February 1, 2017.

Kent State international enrollment drops due to US political climate

Cameron Gorman May 24, 2017

Kent State enrolled 3,045 international students in the Spring 2016 semester, according to statistics from University Communications and Marketing. For the Spring 2017 semester, that number sunk to 2,489.Overseas...

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