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Celebrating 10 years of cross-cultural friendships

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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. 

A Time to Celebrate Our Global University

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

International students gain leadership skills at retreat

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

Cultural studies act as both window and mirror

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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.

International insurance rates increase on November 1

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

Scholarship aims to increase study abroad among first-generation students

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First-generation students have a new source of funding for study abroad, thanks to a new scholarship from the Learning Abroad Center. 

International students learn about U.S. electoral process

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International students and scholars learned about the U.S. elections process and what they can do as non-citizens at events planned by International Student and Scholar Services and Small World Coffee Hour.

Summer Institute helps instructors bring global, intercultural perspectives into classroom

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During the Internationalizing Course Design Summer Institute, instructors learned about effective course design, discovered strategies and activities to use in the classroom, and also reflected on how their own culture affects their teaching.

Using ecology to make an impact back home

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ICGC Scholar Chau Pham is examining how the dry forests of Central Vietnam respond to disturbances.

Dr. Andres Perez receives Award for Global Engagement

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The Global Programs and Strategy Alliance recognized Dr. Andres Perez, whose research and commitment to training and capacity building has led to substantial improvements in animal and human health throughout Latin America, Asia, and Africa.