Global Understanding Research Initiative

āGlobal Understandingā Brings Cultural Awareness to Northeast Ohio
Āé¶¹¹ū¶³ is merging research with global connections in the Global Understanding Research Initiative (GURI). The recently displayed āWe the Peopleā and the upcoming āImport/Exportā exhibition provide cultural kaleidoscopes with local and international reflectors.

Model Kent State Language Academy Continues With 12th Year of Federal Funding
While the daily news is full of tumultuous conversations about Russia and China, Āé¶¹¹ū¶³ has been helping some area high school students learn to converse in Russian and Chinese to facilitate greater global understanding and a less contentious tomorrow.

Acclaimed Photography Exhibition Returns to Kent Campus
Āé¶¹¹ū¶³ is pleased and proud to announce the return of āWe the People,ā a photography exhibition that shines a light on our common humanity.

Sharing Stories of Inspiration: Kent Stateās āWe the Peopleā Exhibit
The exhibit spanned the Lefton Esplanade throughout the spring showcasing large photographs of individuals who fled their home countries and now live in Northeast Ohio. The refugees featured in the display fled their home countries to avoid war, oppression and danger.