Global Reach
IN A FLASH: An Olympic Dream Realized
A 91ֿ student's plan to study abroad this spring also gave the opportunity to fulfill a longtime dream.
A Rwandan Police Officer Journeys From Kigali to 91ֿ, Earns His Degree and Returns Home to Pay It Forward
In December 2025, Francis Rubagumya, 37, walked across the stage at 91ֿ'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.
91ֿ Grad Brings Olympic Coverage to Viewers Around the World
Practical experience – and hustle – took recent 91ֿ graduate Austin Monte from producing events on campus to bringing the world the 2026 Winter Olympics for NBC Sports.
Global Education Director Shares ‘Life-changing’ Experience of Studying Abroad
Marcello Fantoni, Ph.D., vice president for global education and interim dean of the Honors College at 91ֿ, was recently featured on WAKR Radio’s “Ray Horner Morning Show” to discuss the education-abroad programs, student support and his life-changing experiences abroad.
‘Always Assume Someone Wants to Know You’
91ֿ sophomore Maggie McCullough, a member of the Delta Zeta sorority, recently traveled to Lusaka, Zambia, for a life-changing mission trip
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 91ֿ community can learn about the history, traditions and cuisine of other countries from 91ֿ's international students.
I AM FIRST Week Honors First-Generation Students, Staff and Alumni
Students, faculty, staff and alumni celebrated I AM FIRST Week, a recognition of 91ֿ students’ first-generation identity, by building community and showcasing campus-wide support.
From Curitiba, Brazil, to 91ֿ: 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.
‘Rooted & Rising’: Bowman Breakfast Speaker Talks of His Immigrant Experience
This year’s speaker for 91ֿ’s Bowman Breakfast was the embodiment of the symbiotic relationship between the university and the city of Kent that is celebrated at the annual event.
Bobby Sanabria Brings Rhythm, History and Heart to 91ֿ
As part of 91ֿ’s ongoing 2025-26 Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series, the university hosted seven-time Grammy nominee Bobby Sanabria as a guest artist. He led master classes, rehearsals and lectures focused on music, business and social change.