Global Reach
American Academy Growing in Brazil, Poised to Bring Students to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s American Academy program in Curitiba, Brazil, has seen an exciting first year, and is poised to bring many Brazilian students to the Kent campus beginning in Fall 2020 to continue their studies. The American Academy was created in May 2018 when Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ partnered with Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR) in Brazil, for a one-of-a-kind program that allows PUCPR students to receive an American degree without leaving Brazil.
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Magazine: Beyond Borders
The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Magazine tells the story of the Pakistani-born artist and assistant professor in the School of Art, Mahwish Chishty, pondering how she’s going to exhibit her latest project—the culmination of the prestigious John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship she was awarded for exceptional creative ability in the arts in 2017.
Neil Cooper: Study of Peace and Conflict Builds More Secure World
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s inaugural director of the new School of Peace and Conflict Studies, Neil Cooper, Ph.D., said as the university builds toward the 50th commemoration of May 4, 1970, and the 50th anniversary of the school, he is looking forward to working with colleagues on the next phase of the school’s history.
Professor Captures French Liberation via Unique Documentaries
Seventy-years after Allied forces liberated the people of Paimpol, France, during World War II, Professor Richard Berrong decided to document part of the story that he felt had not been told. He traveled to France to do something he had never done – create a documentary film. In the end, he made two and got some surprises along the way.
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Student Travels to Honduras to Provide Hearing Aids
Many people travel for relaxation, some travel for work, but Erica Dovin traveled to help give the gift of hearing to impaired children. Ms. Dovin, a sophomore speech pathology and audiology major, received a rare opportunity to travel to Honduras to provide much needed assistance while gaining valuable experience at the same time.
Geography Professor Reveals Abnormal Weather Patterns
Scott Sheridan, Ph.D., professor and chairperson of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Department of Geography, recently conducted a study on abnormal weather patterns published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, a publication of the American Geophysical Union.
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Ecologist Part of Global Collaboration to Answer Pressing Questions Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Global Change
The work of 153 ecological researchers from 40 countries, including Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Assistant Professor Dave Costello, Ph.D., from the Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences, has revealed new findings on the effect of climatic factors on river-based ecosystems. T…
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Ecologist Part of Global Collaboration to Answer Pressing Questions Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Global Change
The work of 153 ecological researchers from 40 countries, including Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Assistant Professor Dave Costello, Ph.D., from the Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences, has revealed new findings on the effect of climatic factors on river-based ecosystems.
Students Use Real-Life Immigrant Experiences to Win International Competition
A team of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students took first place in the seventh annual Mission: Life international competition on November 12, which took place at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas.
