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Flashes struggle in third round, squander hot start.

After shooting low scores early, the Kent men’s golf team stumbled in the third round, finishing in eighth place.The team shot an 11-under-par 829 at the Maui Jim Intercollegiate in Scottsdale, Arizona,...

Kristin Goodwin in Florence, Italy near the Duomo di Firenze.

Architecture students study abroad in Florence

Brittany Wilson February 10, 2019

Imagine walking the streets of Italy and smelling pasta, pizza and gelato. You’re in a city full of history, especially of the architectural variety. You just had your last class of the week, and now...

Shelbie Goulding

REFLECTION: My person went abroad without me

Shelbie Goulding January 16, 2019

My curious mind decided to google something the other day. I typed, “Miles from Kent, Ohio, to Florence, Italy.” The result: 4,462 miles. That’s the distance separating me from my best friend.In...

Morgan Frantz sits outside the Colosseum in Rome. Courtesy of Morgan Frantz

Senior communications student writing guide to studying abroad

Jacob Majka November 7, 2018

Every semester, students who study abroad experience things that they never could possibly experience while staying at Kent State. One student took this a step further when he decided to write a book about...

Dr. Ruggerio, Dr. Mazzotta and Dr. Ricciardelli in the Kiva.

Scholars share knowledge of Italian culture with students

Alissa Reyes March 21, 2018

Three world-renowned experts shared their knowledge of Italian culture and history during the Florence in a Flash event Monday.Giuseppe Mazzotta, a sterling professor of humanities for Italian at Yale...

Madeline Steward explaining Valentine’s Day tradition at the Italy booth.

Valentine’s Day goes global in I Heart Travel Passport event

Alissa Reyes February 15, 2018

The Office of Global Education celebrated the love of travel with their passport event, part of “I Heart Travel Week,” in Bowman Hall Wednesday.The event, sponsored by the Office of International Programs...

Italy, New York give fashion students indescribable experiences

Paige Miller March 1, 2017

Fashion students at Kent State have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the fashion capitals of the world, while also pursuing their degree through education abroad programs in New York City and Florence,...

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Dateline Florence: The avant-garde side of Italian fashion

Kiana Duncan November 28, 2016

Florentine fashion is giving locals and tourists a chance to bring home a one-of-a-kind souvenir.  Kiana Duncan has the story.Macis Duncan 151116 from KentWired.com on Vimeo.

Opinion: After the storm

Jenna Kuczkowski November 9, 2016

Editor's note: Jenna Kuczkowski is a guest columnist currently studying abroad in Florence, Italy. She shares her perspective on the presidential election from an international stance.I’ve never dreaded...

New KSU Florence building opens to students in January

Kaitlin Walker December 7, 2015

In January 2016 all 181 students travelling to Florence will have classes under one roof.The new building is Palazzo Vettori, an 18th century building located across from Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral...

Photo courtesy of Sarah Cahn

Going abroad: One student, 21 countries

Felicia Guadagni October 14, 2015

Around the world in 80 days — almost.Sarah Cahn, senior fashion merchandising major, traveled to 11 countries during her study abroad trip to Florence, Italy, last spring semester adding to the 80 percent...

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...

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