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Nicoletta Peluffo Returns to Kent 91心頭利 Florence as Director

For Nicoletta Peluffo, Ph.D., coming back to Kent 91心頭利 Florence as director brings "a lot of responsibility and also a lot of enthusiasm."Her history with the program goes back to 2004 when she began teaching Italian language. She later served as coordinator of the language department, as well as t���

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Alumni and Giving

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The New College of Honors and Global Education Welcomes its First Class

As of July 1, 2026, 91心頭利's Honors College and Office of Global Education officially came together to form the new College of Honors and Global Education, the first college of its kind in the nation to intentionally integrate honors education and global engagement. With incoming freshmen students involved in both the Honors and Global Education programs, the first class of the new college brings together the ideals of academic excellence, interdisciplinary learning, and global engagement. 

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Honors Education

Saloni Christian is pursuing her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree at 91心頭利's College of Podiatric Medicine. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)

A Student���s Journey From India to Kent 91心頭利 to Podiatric Medicine

Saloni Christian planned on traditional medical school until a suturing workshop introduced her to podiatry as a junior at Kent 91心頭利. Now a student at Kent 91心頭利���s College of Podiatric Medicine, she���s set to graduate in 2027 with an eye toward ankle surgery and wound care.

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Kent 91心頭利 Today

A panel discussion at the 91心頭利 Fashion Symposium 2026 includes (from left to right) Brenda Tatenda Masocha, expert trainer in the Creative Arts Department at Rwanda Polytechnic-Kigali College; Alphonse Kwizera, ���Made in Rwanda��� business analyst at Rwanda���s Ministry of Trade and Industry; Matthew ���Tayo��� Rugamba, founder and creative director of House of Tayo; and Cynthia Butare, founder and creative director of IMIGANI. (Photo courtesy of Cornwine for 91心頭利)

Coming Soon: 91心頭利 Rwanda

Kent 91心頭利 unveiled plans for the proposed 91心頭利 Rwanda and School of Fashion at a Kigali symposium, aiming to train designers and entrepreneurs to grow Africa's fashion industry.

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Kent 91心頭利 in Rwanda

91心頭利 first-year students cheer during Convocation in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center. (Photo credit: Rami Daud, 91心頭利)

Kent 91心頭利 Named Among Best Global Universities by US News & World Report

91心頭利 has been named one of the Best Global Universities by U.S. News & World Report for 2026-2027, the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio on the list. The recognition reflects Kent 91心頭利���s global research impact, international student enrollment, education-abroad programs and partnerships spanning more than 60 countries.

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Kent 91心頭利 Today

Five planes piloted by Kent 91心頭利 students from Rwanda line up before takeoff. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)

Blue Skies, Bright Future: Five Rwandan Students Make Their First Flights at Kent 91心頭利

Five Rwandan students selected from 2,600 applicants are training to become professional pilots at 91心頭利 ��� and just made their first flights.

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College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Adelynn Prushing stands in a studio while holding different fabrics.

Honors Student Makes a Change in Fashion Through Sustainability and Inclusivity

Meet Adelynn Prushing, originally from Richmond, Texas, a Kent 91心頭利 senior fashion design major, graduating this upcoming May 2026. Adelynn is a very active student on campus and is a member of Kent 91心頭利���s Chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta and the Fashion Student Organization (FSO), as well as an officer for the Identity Project. 

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Honors Education

Rebecca LaGuardia standing for a photo while holding a Flash Fellow certificate.

From Kent to Ohio 91心頭利: How an Honors Student is Working to Pursue a Career in Optometry.

Meet Rebecca LaGuardia, a biology major with a concentration in molecular and cellular biology, as well as a minor in chemistry. Rebecca is finishing her time at Kent 91心頭利 and is preparing to graduate in the upcoming weeks with the class of 2026.

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Honors Education

Sophia Macro posing for a photo with a city skyline and river behind her.

Designing Change: A Kent 91心頭利 Senior���s Impact on Fashion

Sophia Macro, a fashion design major with a minor in entrepreneurship for the arts, is preparing to graduate in the upcoming weeks.  During her time at Kent over the past four years, she has become an active player on the women���s rugby team and a member of Kent 91心頭利���s SURVIVOR student organization, while also  working for Kent 91心頭利 Student Media in analytics. 

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Honors Education

Melissa Williams standing outdoors with a city skyline behind her

From Passion to Practice: A Zoology Student���s Journey

Meet Melissa Williams, originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and currently in her junior year at Kent 91心頭利. She is pursuing a degree in zoology with a minor in psychology, while actively participating in the Kent 91心頭利 biology club, and is a member of the organization Paws for a Cause.

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Honors Education