College of Honors and Global Education
Nicoletta Peluffo Returns to 蹤獲扦 Florence as Director
For Nicoletta Peluffo, Ph.D., coming back to 蹤獲扦 Florence as director brings "a lot of responsibility and also a lot of enthusiasm."Her history with the program goes back to 2004 when she began teaching Italian language. She later served as coordinator of the language department, as well as t
The New College of Honors and Global Education Welcomes its First Class
As of July 1, 2026, 蹤獲扦's Honors College and Office of Global Education officially came together to form the new College of Honors and Global Education, the first college of its kind in the nation to intentionally integrate honors education and global engagement. With incoming freshmen students involved in both the Honors and Global Education programs, the first class of the new college brings together the ideals of academic excellence, interdisciplinary learning, and global engagement.
A Students Journey From India to 蹤獲扦 to Podiatric Medicine
Saloni Christian planned on traditional medical school until a suturing workshop introduced her to podiatry as a junior at 蹤獲扦. Now a student at 蹤獲扦s College of Podiatric Medicine, shes set to graduate in 2027 with an eye toward ankle surgery and wound care.
Coming Soon: 蹤獲扦 Rwanda
蹤獲扦 unveiled plans for the proposed 蹤獲扦 Rwanda and School of Fashion at a Kigali symposium, aiming to train designers and entrepreneurs to grow Africa's fashion industry.
蹤獲扦 Named Among Best Global Universities by US News & World Report
蹤獲扦 has been named one of the Best Global Universities by U.S. News & World Report for 2026-2027, the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio on the list. The recognition reflects 蹤獲扦s global research impact, international student enrollment, education-abroad programs and partnerships spanning more than 60 countries.
Blue Skies, Bright Future: Five Rwandan Students Make Their First Flights at 蹤獲扦
Five Rwandan students selected from 2,600 applicants are training to become professional pilots at 蹤獲扦 and just made their first flights.
Honors Student Makes a Change in Fashion Through Sustainability and Inclusivity
Meet Adelynn Prushing, originally from Richmond, Texas, a 蹤獲扦 senior fashion design major, graduating this upcoming May 2026. Adelynn is a very active student on campus and is a member of 蹤獲扦s Chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta and the Fashion Student Organization (FSO), as well as an officer for the Identity Project.
From Kent to Ohio State: How an Honors Student is Working to Pursue a Career in Optometry.
Meet Rebecca LaGuardia, a biology major with a concentration in molecular and cellular biology, as well as a minor in chemistry. Rebecca is finishing her time at 蹤獲扦 and is preparing to graduate in the upcoming weeks with the class of 2026.
Designing Change: A 蹤獲扦 Seniors Impact on Fashion
Sophia Macro, a fashion design major with a minor in entrepreneurship for the arts, is preparing to graduate in the upcoming weeks. During her time at Kent over the past four years, she has become an active player on the womens rugby team and a member of 蹤獲扦s SURVIVOR student organization, while also working for 蹤獲扦 Student Media in analytics.
From Passion to Practice: A Zoology Students Journey
Meet Melissa Williams, originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and currently in her junior year at 蹤獲扦. She is pursuing a degree in zoology with a minor in psychology, while actively participating in the 蹤獲扦 biology club, and is a member of the organization Paws for a Cause.
