Global Education
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 — and a plan to take every lesson he had learned back to the country he loves Rwanda.
How Kent State Supports International Students Through Programs, Friendship and a Taste of Home
As the world watches more than 90 countries take part in the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics this February, Kent State University celebrates its global community on a daily basis. From customized orientation programs specifically for international students to popular campus events like the annual International Cook-Off, Kent State provides a variety of offerings to ensure the more than 1,700 international students coming to Kent State from 95 countries find their home away from home and feel ready to thrive on their academic journeys.
IN A FLASH: Culture, Cuisine and Maybe Even Some Dancing
Each month, the Office of Global Education presents a Cultural Café where members of the Kent State community can learn about the history, traditions and cuisine of other countries from Kent State's international students.
Big Ideas, Presented in Just a Little Time
Three Minute Thesis competitions, like the one that took place recently at Kent State, are held at institutions nationwide and help student researchers practice presenting complicated research data briefly and simply, in a way that's easy for non-academics.
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.
International Student Champions Education, Service and Culture at Kent State
When Arslan Kalandarov arrived at Kent State University from Turkmenistan, he carried with him more than just luggage. As the first in his family to attend college, he brought a deep sense of responsibility, determination and pride in his cultural heritage.“I was incredibly happy when I got my first…
IN A FLASH: Experience the Cultural Café!
The Cultural Café series, presented by Kent State International Student & Scholar Services, through the Office of Global Education is a monthly gathering that offers an opportunity for the university community to learn about other cultures and countries from Kent State's international students.
IN A FLASH: Chasing Darwin
This summer, a group of Kent State students enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime education-abroad experience in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
IN A FLASH: Coming Together From Around The World
Kent State's International Student and Scholar Services, with the Office of Global Education, invited the university's international students and their families to come together at summer luncheon on campus.
Third Central Asian Nation Seeks Educational Partnership with Kent State
Kent State University has signed an agreement with Tashkent State University of Economics in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, to begin collaboration on a joint master’s degree in economics and other programs, as Kent State continues to expand its partnerships throughout Central Asia.