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Malaysian delegation celebrates special education partnership
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A delegation from Malaysia visited the University of Minnesota in February as part of a collaboration that aims to expand on and support Malaysia’s goal of including 75 percent of students with special education needs in mainstream classes by 2025.
China Bridge Challenge winners encourage information sharing between cities
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The team of six students, three from the University of Minnesota and three from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, proposed the U.S.-China Story Map as a way for cities in China and the U.S. to learn from each other as they pursue sustainable solutions to the climate crisis.
Four students awarded Colonial Dames of America scholarship
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Dina Manandhar, Adhora Madhuri, Oforiwaa Pee Agyei-Boakye, and Swapnil Puranik shared about their plans to use their University of Minnesota education to support their home communities.
Gaining knowledge, skills, connections — and inspiration
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The University of Minnesota Scholars Academy inspired Aigerim Sipenova to apply for a Ph.D. program in cancer epidemiology in her home country of Kazakhstan.
Exciting Developments for COIL at UMN
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Changes in the Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) program at the University of Minnesota (UMN) began in fall 2024 with the appointment of Dan Nolan as Director for COIL Initiatives and Gabriela Méndez as Associate Director. Together, they are building a strong team to expand COIL opportunities for faculty and students across the UMN system and beyond.
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Info Sessions
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The GPS Alliance is hosting virtual information sessions about the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. Interested faculty and professionals from all UMN campuses are encouraged to attend.
Announcing the new ICGC Director
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Dr. Anant Maringanti has been named Director of the Interdisciplinary Center for the Study of Global Change (ICGC). He will start in the position later this spring.