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ICC Conference showcases the University’s efforts toward internationalization

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After a four-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the 2024 Internationalizing the Curriculum and Campus (ICC) Conference returned on Friday, March 22.

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.

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.

University delegation rekindles relationships in China

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A University of Minnesota delegation visited China in October, rekindling relationships with partner universities and connecting with alumni.

New provider for international medical insurance and emergency support

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The University of Minnesota has a new provider—On Call International—for international medical insurance and emergency support services for University-purpose travel outside the U.S.

University-purpose travel to Israel suspended

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After deliberative discussions among University leaders, the University of Minnesota is suspending University-purpose travel to Israel as of Monday, October 16.

Promoting mental health during study abroad

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About one-third of college students in the U.S. have a mental health condition. Laura Dupont-Jarrett, the University of Minnesota’s assistant director for education abroad mental health, is helping faculty and staff support students facing mental health challenges during study abroad.

Internationalizing Teaching and Learning Fall 2023 Cohort

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Nine faculty and instructors from across the University of Minnesota system will take part in the Fall 2023 Internationalizing Teaching and Learning Cohort Program, which helps participants integrate global, international, and intercultural learning into their course design and delivery.

Travel helps expand Sámi programming at UMD

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The Kathryn A. Martin Library at the University of Minnesota Duluth has one of the largest Sámi collections in the world. Library Director Matt Rosendahl recently traveled to Sápmi, the traditional lands of the Sámi people, to visit cultural centers, museums, and libraries and meet with people working to preserve Sámi language and culture.

UMN alumni receive the 2023 Distinguished Leadership Award for Internationals

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Shwetlena Sabarwal (2008) and Tommy Westerlund (1981) have been awarded the Distinguished Leadership Award for Internationals.