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Melissa Perez, junior nursing major, writes “Proud to be Dominican” in chalk on Risman Plaza during SALSA's “Proud to be_____” chalking event on Monday, Sept. 18, 2017.

‘I am Proud to Be’ honors student diversity during Hispanic Heritage Month

Eden Kraus September 18, 2017

"I am Proud to Be," an event held by the Spanish and Latino Student Association (SALSA) Monday on Risman Plaza, encouraged students to celebrate their differences and individuality.The event is a part...

Drop in international students affects KSU enrollment

Carrie George and Eden Kraus September 13, 2017

Kent State experienced a drop in international student enrollment, largely due to visa issues, cost and political climate.The loss in enrollment was announced during the Board of Trustees meeting on Sept....

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...

1114 International Students

National study reports Ohio 8th in the nation, Kent State 3rd in the state for most international students

Evan Harms, Video by David Burgett November 14, 2016

Kent State celebrates large International Student population from KentWired.com on Vimeo.Ohio now has the 8th highest amount of international students in the country, according to the annual “Open Doors”...

Columbian and Honduran students present in this month’s Cultural Cafe

Samantha Karam October 26, 2016

Kent State's Office of Global Education hosted a Cultural Cafe Wednesday in the Student Center Ballroom, offering individuals from Columbia and Honduras the chance to speak about their cultures."(These...

Participants in the Run the World 5k on Saturday Sept. 12, 2015.

Run for your money

Mckenna Corson September 6, 2016

The second Run the World 5K run/walk is scheduled for this Saturday. The 5K is organized by the Office of Global Education and colleges within Kent State.Ed Butch, race director and assistant director...

Education Abroad Expo drums up support through fair

Toni Hunt September 17, 2015

The office of Global Education hosts its annual Education Abroad Expo Thursday, Sept. 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Student Center.The expo offers insight about the various...

Upward Bound students taking a tour through Florence.

Should you study abroad for a summer or a semester?

Alyse Rohloff August 28, 2015

Kent State students have the opportunity to study abroad at Kent State’s Florence, Italy, campus for either a summer or a semester, and there are several elements to consider in deciding how long they...

International students required to buy health insurance to attend KSU

Alyse Rohloff July 21, 2015

All international students are required to purchase a health insurance plan from Kent State or one that is comparable in coverage.According to the Kent State’s policy registrar, the purpose of the mandatory...

‘Cultural Café’ to teach KSU community about Albania, Qatar

Taylor Meade March 28, 2015

The Office of Global Education will host a “Cultural Café” to broaden the community’s knowledge of the countries Albania and Qatar.The event will take place in room 310 of the Student Center on...

Study abroad provides business students with opportunities for growth

Ellie Enselein January 28, 2015

With advancements in transportation and technology, travelling around the world is now easier and faster than ever.College students all across the globe have the ability to spend semesters overseas, learning...

Team Iran chef Mohammad Moasher Ziad and Team Iran member Mohsen Mohseni Moghadam interact with the judges during the fifth annual International Cook-Off hosted in the Kent State Ballroom on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014.

Thailand wins fifth annual International Cook-Off second year in a row

Kaitlin Siegel November 20, 2014

Hungry faculty and students gathered in the Student Center Ballroom on Thursday night, eager to sample a variety of international cuisine at the fifth annual International Cook-Off.Six teams representing...

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