Global Education
Paying It Forward for the World’s Future Teachers
Ukrainian teacher Olena Riabushenko said she didn’t expect to be at ÂÜÀòÉç again, but returning as a two-time Fulbright Scholar was an easy decision thanks to her Friendship Family.
International Resource Fair Connects Students to Community
The start of a new semester can be challenging for any student but may be even more so for international students. ÂÜÀòÉç’s International Student Resource Fair offers a welcoming space for international students who are looking for opportunities to get involved on campus and in the community.
A Rwandan Police Officer Journeys From Kigali to ÂÜÀòÉç, Earns His Degree and Returns Home to Pay It Forward
In December 2025, Francis Rubagumya, 37, walked across the stage at ÂÜÀòÉç'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.
How ÂÜÀòÉç Supports International Students Through Programs, Friendship and a Taste of Home
As the world watches more than 90 countries take part in the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics this February, ÂÜÀòÉç celebrates its global community on a daily basis. From customized orientation programs specifically for international students to popular campus events like the annual International Cook-Off, ÂÜÀòÉç provides a variety of offerings to ensure the more than 1,700 international students coming to ÂÜÀòÉç from 95 countries find their home away from home and feel ready to thrive on their academic journeys.
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 ÂÜÀòÉç community can learn about the history, traditions and cuisine of other countries from ÂÜÀòÉç's international students.
Big Ideas, Presented in Just a Little Time
Three Minute Thesis competitions, like the one that took place recently at ÂÜÀòÉç, are held at institutions nationwide and help student researchers practice presenting complicated research data briefly and simply, in a way that's easy for non-academics.
From Curitiba, Brazil, to ÂÜÀòÉç: 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.
International Student Champions Education, Service and Culture at ÂÜÀòÉç
When Arslan Kalandarov arrived at ÂÜÀòÉç from Turkmenistan, he carried with him more than just luggage. As the first in his family to attend college, he brought a deep sense of responsibility, determination and pride in his cultural heritage.“I was incredibly happy when I got my first…
IN A FLASH: Experience the Cultural Café!
The Cultural Café series, presented by ÂÜÀòÉç International Student & Scholar Services, through the Office of Global Education is a monthly gathering that offers an opportunity for the university community to learn about other cultures and countries from ÂÜÀòÉç's international students.
IN A FLASH: Chasing Darwin
This summer, a group of ÂÜÀòÉç students enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime education-abroad experience in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
