Global Presence

The Universal Language of Sports
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ« staff and student-athletes took a trip at the beginning of 2024 to Boneza, Rwanda, to give of themselves. But they never expected how much they would receive in return.

From a Ph.D. to International Pageant Winner
When you hear the word pageant, it likely conjures up images of tiaras, swimsuit competitions and ladies crying as they clutch an armful of roses on a brightly lit stage. But Lorain, Ohio, native and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University alumna Monica Burgett, Ph.D., has triumphed on a pageant circuit that doesn’t include sparkling tiaras or bathing suit competitions. This time, the pageant celebrated contestants for their brilliant minds.

IN A FLASH - FLASHBACK: Views from Anuta, Solomon Islands
Professor Emeritus Richard Feinberg shared images from his research expeditions to the Polynesian island of Anuta.

Ohio Legislature Celebrates Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ« South African Exchange Students
A group of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University exchange students from the University of Fort Hare in Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa, were welcomed by the Ohio legislature on a recent visit to Columbus.

Peace in AI Times
An online presentation on Dec. 14 will explore the benefits and cautions of artificial intelligence in international peacemaking.

‘I’m Going to Take a More Ethical Approach to Business Standards’
Senior business major says education-abroad trip to Kigali, Rwanda, provided a new view on seeing the humanity in others.

Solutions for Challenges Around the World, Presented at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ«
International Fulbright scholars studying at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ« presented their plans addressing vital issues in their home countries.

South African Students Embraced by Their 'Cousins' Upon Arrival at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ«
Sounds of joyful singing could be heard coming from Oscar Ritchie Hall, when a group of nine students and their professor from the University of Fort Hare in Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa, were welcomed to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University as part of an exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in South Africa.

Haute Couture Thrives at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s American Academy in Paris
Couture creations by a senior fashion design major at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s American Academy in Paris were recently highlighted in an Instagram post.

‘Definitely a One-of-a-Kind Experience’
Senior fashion design major Kayleigh McGreal has completed a semester abroad, a semester away and three fashion internships.