The Global Learning Symposium held at IU Indianapolis in Fall 2024 brought participants from across Indiana together to share the impact and importance of global engagement in the classroom.
Office of International Affairs
Office of International Affairs at Indiana University’s Indianapolis campus.
Connecting Indianapolis students with career-ready global experiences through virtual exchange
This year’s Virtual Global Learning Fellows (VGLF) hosted by IU Indianapolis come from a variety of backgrounds and previous types of global engagement, but all share the passion to connect their students with real-life skills.
Celebrating the graduating class of international student mentors at IU
As the last graduate crossed the stage for this season’s ceremonies, Indiana University took a moment to recognize not only the academic achievements of its graduating students but also the profound impact of individuals who have dedicated themselves to the university community. Among these standouts are the International Student Ambassadors (ISAs) and mentors, representing 20… Read more »
IU strengthens partnerships in Ghana
IU Global coordinated a visit to Ghana last spring to foster new partnerships and explore avenues for collaboration in Africa – a key priority of IU’s global engagement strategy. The delegation, led by Interim Vice President for International Affairs and Associate Vice Chancellor for International Affairs Hilary Kahn, built on decades-long engagement between IU and… Read more »
IUPUI ranks globally for work on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
IUPUI leads in advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) making global to local connections in Indiana and beyond.
Meet the international students welcoming the next generation to IU
Studying in another country can be daunting. When it comes to navigating an entirely new culture and environment, everything – from the language, customs, and social norms – can be different from what students are used to. As challenging as the experience is, there are resources available to help international students navigate their transition to… Read more »
Celebrating the global in Indy, the IUPUI International Festival returns in-person
Indianapolis’ international community celebrated in-person at the campus’ largest global event of the year.
Building community resilience to climate shocks in the Indian Himalayan region
It’s a known fact that climate change is impacting the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) and that imposes cascading effects on local food and water security. Addressing the human, environmental, and communal toll these changes create will take communities coming together across boundaries: exactly like what happened this September at the IU India Gateway. After 20… Read more »
IU welcomes international students for 2022-23 school year
Last month, Indiana University welcomed more than 7,400 international students to its campuses across the state, the largest number since 2019. Before they even make their way to campus, staff from IUB’s Office of International Services and IUPUI’s Office of International Affairs are there to greet them at the Indianapolis International Airport during peak travel… Read more »