Interested in an internship with the US government? The State Department is accepting applications for the Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS), the world’s largest virtual internship program, throughout July.
HLS Students
Dean Feinstein’s remarks to 2021 graduates
Hamilton Lugar School Class of 2021: Way to go! Congratulations! [Click here to watch Dean Feinstein’s remarks]
Get funding to explore new languages this summer
Since 1950, the Hamilton Lugar School’s Language Workshop has enabled thousands of students and professionals to intensively study languages critical to academic research, economic development, human rights, diplomacy, national security, cultural exchange, scientific advancement, and other global issues.
PhD Candidate Azadeh Aghighi Reconsiders Women’s Roles in Islam
Azadeh Aghighi’s path to Bloomington started in Iran. She grew up and studied in Tehran, receiving her BA and MA in Islamic Theology, Quran, and Hadith Sciences. As she completed her graduate studies, she decided to come to the US to continue her studies. She says, “I was very interested in working on some topic… Read more »
It’s Time for Spring Break in Bloomington
Since IU doesn’t have an official spring break this year, HLS has put together this guide of fun activities and events around Bloomington that will help you take a break from school, work, or whatever else is on your mind.
HLS and The International Center Partner to Create New Internship
The Hamilton Lugar School has partnered with The International Center to create a new internship program that expands the career and research opportunities available to its undergraduate students.
HLS Students and the Navruz Student Association Mark the Festival of Navruz
On March 20, people around the world and on the IU Campus will celebrate the Persian or Iranian New Year known as Navruz (or Nowruz).
Eleanor Roosevelt Society Promotes the Empowerment of Women in Global Affairs
The Hamilton Lugar School has more than 20 student-led groups and clubs. One of the newest is the Eleanor Roosevelt Society (ERS), which is built and centered on empowerment, inclusion, and the promotion of women in the international studies field.
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.
Bringing Indiana to the World and the World to Indiana: My HLS Experience
When I was little, I used to beg my dad to tell stories from his time in Japan during college. Together, we filled my childhood room with his old maps and souvenirs. I dreamed of going to a place that felt far away yet familiar. At the end of each story, he would remind me… Read more »