The Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies has created the Emerging Leaders Council (ELC), a committee of recent graduates dedicated to the advancement of the school’s students, programs, and services. The nine-person council donates its time and talent to bridge the gap between alumni and current students by fostering relationships and providing opportunities… Read more »
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HLS Celebrates Community Members for Women’s History Month
Hamilton Lugar Day Welcomes Newly Admitted Students
On Saturday, the Hamilton Lugar School celebrated Hamilton Lugar Day, an exclusive event for admitted IU students interested in pursuing a major in the school. The virtual event gave future scholars the chance to meet faculty, visit with current students, connect with future classmates, and learn first-hand about all the global opportunities at HLS.
Hamilton Lugar Grad John McHugh Awarded Marshall Scholarship
Recent Hamilton Lugar School graduate John McHugh (BA ’18) has been awarded a Marshall Scholarship, one of the most prestigious scholarships for US students, to pursue graduate study in the United Kingdom. Created by the British government in 1953 to strengthen ties between the two countries, the scholarship provides education to “distinguished young Americans” and… Read more »
Summer Language Workshop Spotlight: Margaret Squires
The Hamilton Lugar School’s 2020 Summer Language Workshop experienced record enrollment from a wide variety of students across the country. Today we are highlighting Margaret Squires, who studied Persian.
The Hamilton Lugar School Honors Its Graduates
The Hamilton Lugar School commended its graduates on Saturday with a celebratory video for its students earning BA, BS, MA, and PhD degrees. Ambassador Lee Feinstein, founding dean of HLS, told graduates, “You are a class of pathfinders.”
Dean Lee Feinstein’s Remarks to Graduates
On Saturday, Amb. Lee Feinstein, dean of the Hamilton Lugar School, gave these remarks to graduates as part of a celebratory video for students and their families: On behalf of the Hamilton Lugar School’s dedicated faculty and staff, congratulations graduates!
Decorated Career Ambassador to Receive Richard G. Lugar Award
The Ukraine scandal that led to the impeachment of President Trump brought sudden attention to Marie Yovanovitch, a decorated career diplomat who served as the US Ambassador to Ukraine until being recalled from her post last spring.
Alumni profile: Rachel Whitney, YouTube
Rachel (Barnhard) Whitney (B.A. ’04, International Studies) is the Country Music Programming Lead for YouTube, where she is responsible for building a global audience for country music on YouTube Music. Prior to her work at YouTube, Whitney served as Head of Country Music Programming at Pandora, overseeing programming for country and representing Pandora within the… Read more »
Alumni profile: Paul Pass, Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth
Paul Pass (M.A. ’08, West European Studies) is the Executive Director of the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth Previously, Pass worked for Asia Society Texas Center, where he served as senior manager of business and policy. Before his time at the Asia Society Texas Center, Pass worked as an education outreach programs officer for the… Read more »