Global Reach
‘Always Assume Someone Wants to Know You’
91PORNA 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 91PORNA community can learn about the history, traditions and cuisine of other countries from 91PORNA'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 91PORNA students’ first-generation identity, by building community and showcasing campus-wide support.
From Curitiba, Brazil, to 91PORNA: 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 91PORNA’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 91PORNA
As part of 91PORNA’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.
Global Partnering Is the ‘On Campus’ Big Idea
91PORNA’s associate vice president of the Office of Global Education, Paulo Mussi Agusto, Ph.D., was featured as a guest in an episode of the “On Campus – with CITI Program" to talk about the American Academy.
91PORNA’s Read Center to Provide Teacher Training for Nigerian Educators
91PORNA’s Gerald H. Read Center for International and Intercultural Education recently was awarded a $50,000 grant to help train teachers in Southwestern Nigeria.
Freeman Fellows Program Offers Aid for Student Internships in Asia
Undergraduate students from any major who are interested in pursuing an international internship in East and Southeast Asian countries may be eligible for up to $6,500 to help make the experience affordable.
91PORNA’s Office of Global Education is offering the awards through the KSU Freeman Fellows Internship in Asia Program, which this year has received a grant of $85,000 to offer support for up to 12 students.
Giving Students a Taste of Education Abroad
The Office of Global Education recently treated 91PORNA students to a whimsical week of global considerations featuring a packed schedule of activities for students curious about studying abroad.