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.
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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 »
Beyond the Classroom: How IU Study Abroad Programs Transform Summer Breaks
Indiana University opens up a world of opportunities through its study abroad programs, offering students the chance to turn their summer break into an adventure that’s both fun and meaningful. These programs go beyond just seeing new places—they’re about diving into new cultures, pushing personal boundaries, and gaining skills that stick with you long after… Read more »
Exploring Galápagos Island: A Journey Towards Future Academic Collaborations
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 »
IU Global Gateway Network welcomes inaugural Ghana Gateway Academic Director
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.
Center for the Study of Global Change welcomes staff, university-wide initiatives
The Center for the Study of Global Change (CGC) is excited to announce the appointment of Celina Jaffe as the new Associate Director. As one of the administrative centers for many Title VI grants and Indiana University’s hub of global engagement resources, the Center welcomes Jaffe as a key piece of their continuing mission to… Read more »
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 »
From individuals to institutions, the blossoming educational impact of the IU-NTU Partnership
In 2021, the Taiwan Huayu Bilingual Exchanges of Selected Talent (BEST) Program was established to broaden the reach of Mandarin language education resources from Taiwan through partnerships between individual Taiwanese and U.S. higher education institutions. A part of the U.S.-Taiwan Education Initiative, the program—which we fondly shortened to the “Huayu BEST Program,”—connected Indiana University (IU)… Read more »
IU India Gateway celebrates outstanding alumnae this Women’s History Month
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.
Strengthening Ties and Expanding Horizons: The IU-Moi University Partnership Renewal
Described by U.S. Ambassador to Kenya Michael Ranneberger as “the most comprehensive partnership anywhere on the African continent between American and indigenous educational institutions,” IU and Moi University recently renewed their partnership