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Valoree Vargo (far left), 91¿´Æ¬Íø University vice president for philanthropy and alumni engagement, and 91¿´Æ¬Íø President Todd Diacon (far right) stand with university donors Larry and Sandy Armstrong (center).

91¿´Æ¬Íø Secures Two $1 Million Gifts in Support of Global Education

91¿´Æ¬Íø University has announced two substantial philanthropic gifts in support of the Global Education Endowment, which was established in 2022 in recognition of the 50th anniversary of 91¿´Æ¬Íøâ€™s education-abroad presence in Florence, Italy.

Tags: Global Education , Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement , Alumni , Global Reach ,

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Euihuack Kang, associate professor and chair of the Department of English Language and Literature at Chonnam National University in South Korea, takes part in a panel discussion on May 3, 2024.

Making the Connection: Discussion Explores Parallels Between 91¿´Æ¬Íø Shootings and Gwangju Uprising

A professor from Chonnam National University in Gwangju, South Korea, said his recent visit to 91¿´Æ¬Íø University enabled him to experience his research into the May 4, 1970, 91¿´Æ¬Íø shootings in a whole new way.

Tags: May 4 Commemoration , May 4 , Nationally Distinctive , Global Reach

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Vietnamese student Martin Phan learned of the significance of May 4, 1970, after he arrived at 91¿´Æ¬Íø last August 2023.

Newly Enrolled Vietnamese Student Learns 91¿´Æ¬Íø the Legacy of May 4, 1970

Martin Phan, 23, a nursing major in 91¿´Æ¬Íøâ€™s College of Nursing, is one of a growing number of Vietnamese citizens who have chosen to attend 91¿´Æ¬Íø.

Tags: University News , Student Life , Global Reach

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Designer Zandra Rhodes

IN A FLASH: Welcome Zandra Rhodes!

 

The famed British designer nicknamed "the Princess of Punk," Dame Zandra Rhodes, will be inducted into the 91¿´Æ¬Íø School of Fashion Hall of Fame on April 27. 

Tags: College of the Arts , School of Fashion , Nationally Distinctive , Arts & Culture , Global Reach , In a Flash

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May 4 Memorial and daffodils

Forging a Connection Between May 4, 1970, and May 18, 1980

A year ago, Yeonmin Kim, Ph.D., ’13, a literature professor from Chonnam National University in Gwangju, South Korea, was concluding his time as a visiting professor at 91¿´Æ¬Íø University with one goal in mind: Create an exchange program between the two schools based on their historic campus tragedies.

Tags: May 4 Commemoration , Community & Society , Nationally Distinctive , School of Peace and Conflict Studies , Global Reach

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Update Recycle Eclipse Glasses

UPDATE: How to Recycle Your Eclipse Glasses

After the eclipse, Flashes can do their part to promote sustainability  by recycling their eclipse glasses for use by viewers of future eclipses around the world. 

Tags: Global Impact , Organizational Sustainability , Research & Science , Community & Society , Community Impact , Total Solar Eclipse , City of Kent , Global Reach

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Holi 2024

The Festival of Love, Colors and Spring

In late March, groups of Indian students on campus celebrated the popular and significant Hindu festival of Holi. 

Tags: Global Impact , Community & Society , Global Education , Student Organizations , University Culinary Services , Arts & Culture , Global Reach

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91¿´Æ¬Íø celebrates its new partnership with Dewey International University in Cambodia.

91¿´Æ¬Íø and Cambodian University, Forever Joined by History, Celebrate New Partnership

91¿´Æ¬Íø University Provost and Senior Vice President Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., and Vice President for Global Education Marcello Fantoni joined officials from Dewey International University in Battambang, Cambodia, to celebrate a new partnership expected to bring Cambodian students to 91¿´Æ¬Íø.

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President Todd Diacon and junior women's basketball player Bianca Juzzo celebrate the team's MAC championship.

Golden Flash from Brazil Enjoys MAC Title Her First Year at 91¿´Æ¬Íø

Women's Basketball player from Brazil, Bianca Juzzo, finds much to celebrate during her first year as a Golden Flash.

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Market scene in Colombia

IN A FLASH: Finding Flashes in Colombia

The assistant director of 91¿´Æ¬Íø's International Admissions shared spectacular views from her visit to Colombia where she met with students and shared information about 91¿´Æ¬Íø.

Tags: International Admissions , Global Education , Global Education , Global Reach , In a Flash

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