Global Presence
This summer, students in С»ÆƬÊÓƵ's School of Art had an opportunity to study in Italy through the university's Florence Summer Institute program.
Music, activities, games and fun brought together С»ÆƬÊÓƵ's international students for a global block party.
For the past month, С»ÆƬÊÓƵ 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.
President Diacon speaks with Marcello Fantoni, Ph.D., about С»ÆƬÊÓƵ's global presence.
It has been nearly 14 months since a gas explosion destroyed the historic building that was home to the Paris American Academy, С»ÆƬÊÓƵ’s Paris home for 16 years. Now, the academy has found a new home and soon, exciting advancements will be happening with С»ÆƬÊÓƵ’s education-abroad programs in Paris.
After spending time on an athletics service trip to Rwanda in January, recent С»ÆƬÊÓƵ graduate and women’s soccer team member Callie Jean Cunningham felt compelled to act.
Most people know the Palace of Versailles as a popular French tourist destination. For Marcello Fantoni, Ph.D., С»ÆƬÊÓƵ’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.
In May, student-athlete Gabby Bailey completed her master's degree at С»ÆƬÊÓƵ while also pursuing her dream of competing in the Olympics with support from her coach and С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Athletics.
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ's international student-athletes make an extraordinary commitment to leave their countries to study and train so far away from home.
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ 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.