Global Presence
![Students in the Old Town Market in Curitiba, Brazil](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/221204-Curitiba-day-one-36_0.jpeg?VersionId=Z8iCBBl4HUxNwIvC.xE0vNioJp9KKvF.&itok=R5COcLnt)
IN A FLASH: Shopping in Brazil
The American Academy (AA) program offers the ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ experience to students in Brazil.
![What's the Big Idea? What's the Big Idea?](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Big%20Idea%201500x600_0.jpg?VersionId=JuL5AeYC5546c0quBzjTrCg3EPWBJNi9&h=e6f36a9c&itok=QOEycvMs)
WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA? BIRDS AND DRONES
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ President Todd Diacon rides to the College of Aeronautics and Engineering to learn more about research involving birds and aircraft.
![The 2022 World Cup in Qatar has given light to the clash of politics and sports. The 2022 World Cup in Qatar has given light to the clash of politics and sports.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/AdobeStock_527570159_0.jpeg?VersionId=oi7Ryg8tESe4EAhcJ7xHQ10n9a5DeQJz&h=dfba89c9&itok=jCESEQxu)
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Hosts International Discussion on Politically Charged World Cup
![Rwandan student Alliah Cynthia Teta serves up a traditional stewed chicken dish. Rwandan student Alliah Cynthia Teta serves up a traditional stewed chicken dish.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/DSC_6183_1.jpg?VersionId=skhVc2aWefktnCgEGMLSGxY.E03kP1il&h=10d202d3&itok=NoJLaXg2)
International Cook-off Provides New Culinary Journey for African Students
The entry of Team Rwanda and Team Nigeria into the annual cooking contest reflects ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ’s growing relations in sub-Saharan Africa, resulting in new groups of international students on campus. The Rwandan students are part of a group of 12 undergraduates sponsored by the Rwandan government who arrived at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ for the fall semester to pursue degrees.
![ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ students from Sri Lanka took first place!](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/MicrosoftTeams-image_1.jpeg?VersionId=7dpywb9nUNq_TmP0wp10me8Pn6GSkte4&h=aedf22a3&itok=rK5CaLP9)
IN A FLASH: International Cook-off Top Chefs!
Team Sri Lanka took first place in the Fall International Cook-Off
![Team Bangladesh serves mutton briyana, a dish that garnered the People's Choice Award at the 2022 Annual International Cook-off. Team Bangladesh serves mutton briyana, a dish that garnered the People's Choice Award at the 2022 Annual International Cook-off.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/DSC_6211_0.jpg?VersionId=xZGAE9DLT8UFQtNRrnarrOmIjyvSuhgh&h=06ac0d8c&itok=6XkImLKd)
International Flavors Fill ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Ballroom During Annual Cook-off
Two teams from sub-Saharan Africa made their debut on Thursday at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ’s annual International Cook-off sponsored by the Office of Global Education.
![Graduate student, Dr. Harsh Mishra](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/MicrosoftTeams-image%20%282%29_0.png?VersionId=tbuIZGmqm1SQqNxC_KIyYrO6rMqa6G2V&h=588e904e&itok=WLu61WbV)
'Everyone Is Here To Make You Feel At Home'
A physician from India is pursuing a second doctoral degree at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ.
![Florence 2022 A scene along the grand canal in Venice](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/BCX33322_1.jpg?VersionId=N6lipPKzyPcN1R9esvNTup5Vnfn5Myn_&h=10d202d3&itok=9JV9wC7V)
OH ITALY! BEAUTY THAT GOES ON AND ON
Taking a few moments to pause and appreciate the breathtaking views of the areas surrounding ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ's Florence Campus.
![Office of International Student Affairs hosts multiple events for international students](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Friendship%20Program.png?VersionId=yy9Lh09C3pgg_veeTRh8bLZPp7EYwZZK&h=e6f36a9c&itok=tGVWBPVC)
International Friendship Program Bridges Cultural Boundaries
The International Friendship Program allows faculty and international students to converse and learn from each other, and it creates a welcoming environment for those who are far away from home.
![ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ and the University of Rwanda will host a join peace conference in Kigali, Rwanda, in July 2023. ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ and the University of Rwanda will host a join peace conference in Kigali, Rwanda, in July 2023.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Kent_State_Today_Rwanda_0.jpg?VersionId=3AiLsIjbhAkMLeBoBltGJC3ChoyIBGAm&h=e6f36a9c&itok=RukVPVh0)
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ and the University of Rwanda Build on Past Tragedies to Promote Global Peace
Past tragedies link ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ and the University of Rwanda in a distinct way.