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Linda Spurlock, Ph.D. in Manot Cave

Digging Deep Into the History at Manot Cave

For thousands of years, Manot Cave in Western Galilee, Israel, remained a silent witness to human history. Now, Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Linda Spurlock, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Anthropology, and a team of international researchers are being recognized for bringing the secrets of Manot Cave to the surface. 

Tags: Research & Science, Global Presence, Global Reach, Nationally Distinctive

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Neurodiversity Research Initiative is hosting a seminar in autism research.

Kent State Partners With Brazilian University for Autism Research Seminar

Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Neurodiversity Research Initiative has partnered with the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR), for a three-day seminar on autism research.

Tags: Research & Science, Student Life , Global Reach, Global Presence, Students First

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Rwandan students

IN A FLASH: Rwandan Students say "Murakaza neza!"

All of the students from Rwanda who are currently attending Kent State came out to welcome Claudette Irere, the Rwandan Minster of State for Education when she came to Kent State to discuss adding additional program partnerships to her African nation. 

Tags: Office of Global Education, Global Reach, Global Presence, International Students, International Admissions

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Rwandan students studying at Kent State meet with the Rwandan Minister of Education Claudette Irere, and officials from the Office of Global Education.

Kent State Working to Bring Fashion and Aeronautics to Rwanda

Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s partnership with the African nation of Rwanda continues to blossom with the School of Fashion, the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and the College of Arts and Sciences all working to add program partnerships in Rwanda.

Tags: Global Reach , Student Life, Global Presence, Office of Global Education, University News, Featured Story

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International Student Orientation Spring 2025

IN A FLASH: Welcome International Students!

International Student Orientation activities welcomed a new group of international students to Kent State for Spring Semester 2025.

Tags: International Students, Global Reach, Global Presence, Office of Global Education, International Admissions

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Visiting scholar Fatih Cetinkaya

IN A FLASH: Visiting From Turkey

A visiting scholar from Turkey came to Kent State to speak about culturally diverse themes in picture books for young readers.

Tags: Read Center for International and Intercultural Education, Global Presence, Global Reach, College of Education Health and Human Services

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President Todd Diacon shakes hands with the Turkmen Minister of Education

Kent State Receives US State Department Grant to Review Turkmenistan Higher Education

The U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan has awarded Â鶹´«Ã½ a grant to study the higher education system of the Central Asian nation and develop proposals for improvements.

Tags: Global Reach, Global Presence, Nationally Distinctive

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International Cook-Off Competition

Cultural Flavors Shine Bright on Kent State's First Snowy Night

As the first light snow of the season fell on Â鶹´«Ã½, the Student Center Ballroom radiated warmth and camaraderie during the International Cook-Off Competition. The event, part of International Education Week, brought together hundreds of students, faculty and staff to celebrate global flavors and cultural diversity.

Tags: Global Reach, Diverse Kent State, Global Presence

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What's the Big Idea

What's The Big Idea? Marcello Fantoni

President Diacon speaks with Marcello Fantoni, Ph.D., about Kent State's global presence. 

Tags: Global Reach, Global Presence

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International Students Hold Flags

‘Explore’ With International Education Week

International Education Week, taking place Nov. 18-22, celebrates the different cultures across the Â鶹´«Ã½ community and highlights international experiences and opportunities the university offers.

Tags: Global Reach, Global Presence, Student Life, Community & Society

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