The IU Impact: We prepare future teachers to meet the needs of increasingly multicultural classrooms by connecting them with global partners in Ghana and bringing disability education practices back to Indiana Four years ago, as part of a federal grant through the Department of State, Tina O’Neal, a clinical associate professor and special education program… Read more »
International Development
IU is a leader in institutional development with a long history of projects around the world.
Global partnerships for change highlighted in new Office of International Development programs
The Office of International Development (OID) at Indiana University plays a vital role in shaping the university’s global impact. Operating within the Office of the Vice President for International Affairs (OVPIA), or IU Global, OID is dedicated to supporting institutions in the Global South, by focusing on collaborations across a variety of regions across Africa,… Read more »
Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: Inside IU’s International Development Fellowship Program
The International Development Fellowship (IDF) provides opportunities for IU students to support international projects managed by the Office of International Development (OID) and actively engage with visitors from different parts of the world. This fellowship gives students an opportunity to expand their perspectives, understanding, and exposure to global situations, cultures, and people. This year, the… Read more »
IU Global’s International Advancement Initiative nationally recognized
Indiana University has been awarded the 2023 IIE Heiskell Award for Models of International Education Financial Support in recognition of its International Advancement Initiative. This award from the Institute of International Education (IIE) recognizes the most innovative and successful models for developing and expanding international education in practice today.
Innovation in Action: How IU Supports Higher Education in sub-Saharan Africa
In April, more than eighty-five university leaders and researchers gathered in Kampala, Uganda to support higher education institutions across sub-Saharan Africa. The workshop was part of LASER PULSE, an initiative led by Purdue University in collaboration with Indiana University, among others.
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.
From Ethiopia to Indiana: progress on business incubation initiative
This summer, Indiana University welcomed the presidents of Bahir Dar (BDU) and Debre Markos (DMU) universities who shared progress and pride in the Partnership in Business Entrepreneurship and Leadership Transformation (PiBELT) initiative. This two-year project is funded by a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It focuses on developing Ethiopia’s innovation… Read more »
Mandela Washington Fellowship returns to Indiana University in summer 2022
Indiana University is proud to announce its selection as an Institute Partner for the 2022 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. On June 8, Indiana University welcomed 24 of Africa’s bright, emerging civic engagement leaders and is hosting a six-week Leadership Institute, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. The Mandela Washington Fellowship, the… Read more »