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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.
 

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.

The "Power of One," a new open-access book published by the University of Minnesota Libraries, illustrates how through developing programs and redesigning courses, faculty can build a better tomorrow through international and intercultural education.

As 2024 comes to a close, all of us at the Global Programs and Strategy Alliance extend our gratitude and warmest wishes to you—our colleagues, partners, supporters, and friends from the University and around the world.

Leaders of CARLA's Social Justice in Language Education initiative and Equity and Access to State Seals of Biliteracy initiative presented.

The Students Crossing Borders living learning community brought together students from all over the world to live together, sharing their cultures and forming lifelong friendships. Alumni of the program recently gathered for a reunion weekend to celebrate 10 years since they met in Middlebrook Hall. 

Today marks the first day of International Education Week, which is a time to celebrate and reflect on all we have accomplished together.

At a two-day retreat, international student leaders led participants in discussions and exercises to enhance communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Studying other cultures is a way to learn both about the world and yourself, according to Ana Forcinito, professor of Latin American Literature and Cultural Studies in the College of Liberal Arts.

Rates for international medical, security, and evacuation insurance for University-purpose travel will increase on November 1, 2024.