IU’s Global Gateway offices span the globe.
Bloomington, Indiana, 1963. The small, vibrant town, nestled among rolling hills and thick woodlands, bustled with the energy of thousands of students. This Midwestern town was a world away from the divided streets of post-war Berlin. For one German student, Wolfgang Dexheimer, this town would become home to a journey that shaped his career and… Read more »
Written by Lía Juy Albarrán and Quetzalli Sánchez Clavel In early February, Indiana University established a significant presence in the captivating Galapagos Islands. Represented by Adam Scribner, Director of STEM Education at the School of Education, Michael Hamburger, Professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, and Molly Fisher, Director of the IU Mexico… Read more »
Music is often called a universal language for its unparalleled ability to bridge divides and foster connections. While classical music often brings to mind a roster of European names—Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Bach–the realm of modern orchestral music explores beyond Europe’s borders. In late 2023, Corey Chang, a visionary third-year doctoral student in composition at the… Read more »
Indiana University welcomes Dr. Samuel Gyasi Obeng as the inaugural academic director of the IU Ghana Gateway. The Gateway is the first of its kind for a public university on the African continent.
Right across from IU’s Ferguson International Center, an equally striking building houses the hub of the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture and Design. Opened at the end of 2021 on the Bloomington campus, the structure was built from a rediscovered design by the world-famous modernist architect Mies van der Rohe. Even those unfamiliar with Mies… Read more »
As a special series for this year’s Women’s History Month, IU’s India Gateway spotlights nine remarkable women of Indian origin who studied at Indiana University. Follow the IU India Gateway on LinkedIn to read the full feature.
It is very common to receive the recommendation to pursue studies abroad during an academic journey. The underlying idea behind this suggestion is that through the course of studies in another country, one can gain highly enriching experiences; new perspectives, personal and professional growth, as well as discoveries about what can be appreciated both as… Read more »
IU’s India Gateway recently welcomed Interim Vice President for International Affairs Hilary Kahn and a delegation of faculty and colleagues from the Office of International Affairs in Indianapolis. The gateway was thrilled to coordinate visits to Dehradun, Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Kochi with a focus on strengthening existing partnerships and exploring collaborations for future projects that… Read more »
The Global Gateway Network welcomes its second Director in its history today. Cathie Carrigan joins the IU Global team after nearly two decades of experience in international education across IU campuses. Her most recent work as Managing Director of International Programs with the Lily Family School of Philanthropy saw her lead the international dissemination of… Read more »
Miguel E. Ayllon Ph.D., a leader in designing and managing international engagement programs at large, multi-campus research-intensive public institutions, joined Indiana University as the new associate vice president for international affairs on September 1. Ayllon succeeds Shawn Reynolds, who will retire after 26 years at Indiana University working in various capacities in OVPIA, and has… Read more »