Global Education
A Rwandan Police Officer Journeys From Kigali to С»ÆƬÊÓƵ, Earns His Degree and Returns Home to Pay It Forward
In December 2025, Francis Rubagumya, 37, walked across the stage at С»ÆƬÊÓƵ'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 С»ÆƬÊÓƵ 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, С»ÆƬÊÓƵ 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, С»ÆƬÊÓƵ provides a variety of offerings to ensure the more than 1,700 international students coming to С»ÆƬÊÓƵ 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 С»ÆƬÊÓƵ community can learn about the history, traditions and cuisine of other countries from С»ÆƬÊÓƵ's international students.
Big Ideas, Presented in Just a Little Time
Three Minute Thesis competitions, like the one that took place recently at С»ÆƬÊÓƵ, 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 С»ÆƬÊÓƵ: 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 С»ÆƬÊÓƵ
When Arslan Kalandarov arrived at С»ÆƬÊÓƵ 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 С»ÆƬÊÓƵ 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 С»ÆƬÊÓƵ's international students.
IN A FLASH: Chasing Darwin
This summer, a group of С»ÆƬÊÓƵ students enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime education-abroad experience in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
IN A FLASH: Coming Together From Around The World
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ's International Student and Scholar Services, with the Office of Global Education, invited the university's international students and their families to come together at summer luncheon on campus.
Third Central Asian Nation Seeks Educational Partnership with С»ÆƬÊÓƵ
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ has signed an agreement with Tashkent State University of Economics in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, to begin collaboration on a joint master’s degree in economics and other programs, as С»ÆƬÊÓƵ continues to expand its partnerships throughout Central Asia.