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 »
Global Gateways
IU’s Global Gateway offices span the globe.
IU partnerships in India: creating a better world through education
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 »
IU Global announces new Global Gateway Network Director
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 »
New AVP for international affairs
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 »
Reflecting on two years of change, Global Gateways open doors, connections for IU
Driven by a steadfast commitment to global engagement, IU’s Global Gateways focused on uniting around shared experiences and focused on sustaining connections and partnerships amidst unprecedented uncertainties posed by the global pandemic. The gateways strategically evolved and became experts in virtual events and collaborations, forging connections across digital landscapes. With unwavering determination, the gateways demonstrated… Read more »
Advancing IU Global’s engagement on the ground in India
With spring revitalizing Indiana University’s campuses across the state, opportunities are in bloom. This April, the Vice President for International Affairs Hannah Buxbaum traveled with colleagues to India to renew the partnerships and connections with the country that more international students call home than any other. As part of the university’s efforts to strengthen its… Read more »
IU India Gateway celebrates women’s history month, alumni
Throughout the month of March, Women’s History Month, the IU India Gateway has been collecting profiles of successful alumni in the region and sharing them on LinkedIn. Read on for a summary of all seven profiles, then follow the Gateway on LinkedIn to see the full details.
Exploring connections across Latin America, President Whitten visits the IU Mexico Gateway
While classes paused on campus for spring break, IU President Pamela Whitten and our Global Gateway Network staff were hard at work affirming connections throughout Latin America. IU Mexico Gateway Director Molly Fisher shares the story. The IU Mexico Gateway, located in Mexico City, allows IU faculty and students to immerse themselves in academic activities… Read more »
Ferguson International Center opening for business on the IU Bloomington campus
Located on the corner of Eagleson Avenue and Seventh Street, this will be IU’s home for international activities from current study abroad and international students to over 40 globally engaged alumni chapters around the world.
The Impacts and Influence of Elinor and Vincent Ostrom Live on in China
In December 2022, a group of Ostrom scholars from various leading Chinese universities hosted a virtual event to honor the lives and works of Distinguished Indiana University Professor Elinor Ostrom, 2009 winner of Noble Prize in Economic Sciences, and her husband Vincent Ostrom who was also a world-renowned scholar in political science. This event was… Read more »