Global Presence

Keeping the Memory of May 4 Alive
A group of 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University professors recently returned from a visit to the commemoration of the Gwangju Uprising at Chonnam National University in Gwangju, South Korea, feeling inspired for the meaningful connections they made to the May 4, 1970, shootings at 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ.

‘With One Twirl of a Sari, One Beat of a Drum and One Shared Smile at a Time’
91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ International Admissions’ Spring International Talent and Fashion Show celebrates cultural diversity.

Ethiopian Professor Spending Year at 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ to Escape Persecution at Home
Speaking out against government corruption and ethnic killings in his home country of Ethiopia made Medhin Dollebo, Ph.D., the target of constant threats and harassment.

91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Secures Two $1 Million Gifts in Support of Global Education
91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University has announced two substantial philanthropic gifts in support of the Global Education Endowment, which was established in 2022 in recognition of the 50th anniversary of 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµâ€™s education-abroad presence in Florence, Italy.
Making the Connection: Discussion Explores Parallels Between 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Shootings and Gwangju Uprising
A professor from Chonnam National University in Gwangju, South Korea, said his recent visit to 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University enabled him to experience his research into the May 4, 1970, 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ shootings in a whole new way.
Newly Enrolled Vietnamese Student Learns 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ the Legacy of May 4, 1970
Martin Phan, 23, a nursing major in 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµâ€™s College of Nursing, is one of a growing number of Vietnamese citizens who have chosen to attend 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ.

IN A FLASH: Welcome Zandra Rhodes!
The famed British designer nicknamed "the Princess of Punk," Dame Zandra Rhodes, will be inducted into the 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ School of Fashion Hall of Fame on April 27.

Forging a Connection Between May 4, 1970, and May 18, 1980
A year ago, Yeonmin Kim, Ph.D., ’13, a literature professor from Chonnam National University in Gwangju, South Korea, was concluding his time as a visiting professor at 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University with one goal in mind: Create an exchange program between the two schools based on their historic campus tragedies.

91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ and Cambodian University, Forever Joined by History, Celebrate New Partnership
91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University Provost and Senior Vice President Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., and Vice President for Global Education Marcello Fantoni joined officials from Dewey International University in Battambang, Cambodia, to celebrate a new partnership expected to bring Cambodian students to 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ.
Golden Flash from Brazil Enjoys MAC Title Her First Year at 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ
Women's Basketball player from Brazil, Bianca Juzzo, finds much to celebrate during her first year as a Golden Flash.