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Fulbright Scholars assemble prosthetic hands as part of the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program at 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ.

Fulbright Scholars at 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ for American Higher Education Immersion

For the past month, 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University has hosted 37 international graduate students as part of the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program, a monthlong immersion in American higher education and culture. The group, from 26 countries, arrived on the Kent Campus on July 21 and was scheduled to depart on Aug. 17 to begin their graduate programs at universities throughout the country.  

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Summer in Kent 2024

IN A FLASH: The Spirit of Summer

While there are fewer students on campus during summer break, the Kent Campus is still alive with energy and aspirations. 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Kent with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus. 

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Marcello Fantoni, 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ vice president for Global Education, at the Palace of Versailles

‘The Future of Higher Education Is Global’

Most people know the Palace of Versailles as a popular French tourist destination. For Marcello Fantoni, Ph.D., 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University’s vice president for global education, Versailles is where he serves on the Scientific Committee of its Research Center, helping to shepherd art history research on a global scale.

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91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ's international student-athletes have an extraordinary sense of commitment to academics and athletics.

International Student-Athletes Find Second Home at 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ

91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ's international student-athletes make an extraordinary commitment to leave their countries to study and train so far away from home. 

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Journalism Student Della Fowler sitting with three other people at table in gymnastics meet

‘Find What Makes Your Heart Beat a Little Faster’

For journalism student Della Fowler, a chance opportunity to report on 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University gymnastics sparked a passion that has led her all the way to covering the Olympics.

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American Academy Commencement

91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Ninth Commencement at American Academy in Brazil

91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University celebrates its ninth American Academy commencement in Brazil, with 20 students participating. The program offers Brazilian students a unique opportunity to earn dual credits and explore majors before choosing to complete their degrees in the U.S. or Brazil.

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91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ in Pakistan

IN A FLASH: 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ in Pakistan

91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ staffers travel the globe to share all that's great about our university and recently traveled to Pakistan to meet with high school students and counselors. 

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Royal Thai Embassy representatives touring 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ.

IN A FLASH: Welcome, Royal Thai Embassy

When representatives from the Royal Thai Embassy visited 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ's Kent Campus, they  toured nursing labs and met with students who have received scholarships through the embassy. 

 

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The Gwangju Uprising memorial mural in Gwangju, South Korea

Keeping the Memory of May 4 Alive

A group of 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University professors recently returned from a visit to the commemoration of the Gwangju Uprising at Chonnam National University in Gwangju, South Korea, feeling inspired for the meaningful connections they made to the May 4, 1970, shootings at 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ.

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International Talent and Fashion Show

‘With One Twirl of a Sari, One Beat of a Drum and One Shared Smile at a Time’

91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ International Admissions’ Spring International Talent and Fashion Show celebrates cultural diversity.

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