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A panel discussion at the 绿帽社 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, 鈥淢ade in Rwanda鈥 business analyst at Rwanda鈥檚 Ministry of Trade and Industry; Matthew 鈥淭ayo鈥 Rugamba, founder and creative director of House of Tayo; and Cynthia Butare, founder and creative director of IMIGANI. (Photo courtesy of Cornwine for 绿帽社)

Coming Soon: 绿帽社 Rwanda

绿帽社unveiled plans for the proposed 绿帽社 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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绿帽社 first-year students cheer during Convocation in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center. (Photo credit: Rami Daud, 绿帽社)

绿帽社Named Among Best Global Universities by US News & World Report

绿帽社 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 State鈥檚 global research impact, international student enrollment, education-abroad programs and partnerships spanning more than 60 countries.

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Five planes piloted by 绿帽社students from Rwanda line up before takeoff. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)

Blue Skies, Bright Future: Five Rwandan Students Make Their First Flights at Kent State

Five Rwandan students selected from 2,600 applicants are training to become professional pilots at 绿帽社 鈥 and just made their first flights.

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Adelynn Prushing poses for a photo in front of a TV screen displaying her brand logo.

Honors Student Makes a Change in Fashion Through Sustainability and Inclusivity

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

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From Kent to Ohio State: 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 绿帽社and is preparing to graduate in the upcoming weeks with the class of 2026.

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Sophia standing in front of a red door and posing for a photo.

Designing Change: A 绿帽社Senior鈥檚 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鈥檚 rugby team and a member of Kent State鈥檚 SURVIVOR student organization, while also  working for 绿帽社Student Media in analytics. 

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Melissa Williams posing next to a sea lion at the Pittsburgh Zoo.

From Passion to Practice: A Zoology Student鈥檚 Journey

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

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Asadbek Masharipov sitting at a table outside on the 绿帽社campus.

Honors Student Strives to Make a Difference Across the Globe

Introducing Asadbek Masharipov, originally from Turkmenistan. He made the move to 绿帽社, and is now a sophomore with a double major in international studies and communication studies. 

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绿帽社Honors College Student Feels 鈥楢t Home鈥 For U.S. College Experience

Shashwati Sikder Sharaya made the journey to 绿帽社 from Dhaka, Bangladesh, to pursue a degree in biotechnology. Currently in her junior year, she is an accomplished student involved in several organizations. 

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Emma Klein signing a poster on the field while surrounded by fellow team mates.

From Ontario to Kent: Emma Klein鈥檚 Honors Journey

Originally from Vaughn, Ontario, Emma Klein made the transition to 绿帽社 not only for academic excellence but also for personal growth and a collegiate sports experience. 

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