Global Initiatives News
Juwillie Named 2023 Payne Fellow
The USAID Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program supports outstanding individuals who are interested in pursuing careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Agency for...
Faculty Research Profile: Sina Esteky
Concentrating on branding and marketing in different cultural contexts, Sina Esteky conducts research that spans multiple continents.
Conn Selected for Fulbright Specialist Program
Dr. Steven Conn (History) has been selected to conduct a Fulbright project in Timișoara, Romania.
Miami employees celebrate 15, 25, 30 years of service
Employees who have 15, 25 and 30 years of service were honored at a reception Feb. 15
Global Initiatives Launches Ambassador in Residence Program
Miami welcomes alumnus Carlo Krieger to campus, February 28–March 15
Bulanda Accepted into Virtual Exchange Academy
Dr. Jennifer Bulanda (Sociology and Gerontology) was selected to join the 2023 Virtual Exchange Academy through the Stevens Initiative.
Top Ten Reasons to Apply for a Faculty-Led Summer Abroad/Away Program
With deadlines approaching soon, now is the time to apply to study abroad this summer in a Miami faculty-led program
Miami faculty world-premieres feature film at international festival
“Rachel Hendrix” will premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, which takes place February 8-18.
Global Business Brigades bring financial lessons to rural Panama entrepreneurs
Several Miami and Farmer School students spent part of their winter break in Panama, but it wasn't for vacation.
Six Miami students, alumni named semifinalists in Fulbright competition
Four Miami seniors and two alumni will learn this spring whether they will receive the Fulbright grants.
A Luxembourg Semester Leads to a Travel Milestone
After completing a recent trip to Antarctica, Assistant Director of Miami in Luxembourg Kimberly Miller can say she has been to all seven continents—and it all started with studying abroad.
Two Miami Students Named Gilman Scholars
Immaculee Ingabire and Anthony Petulla received Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships to help fund their study abroad experiences this year.
Raval Receives Internationalization Award
The Excellence in Internationalization Award recognizes exemplary leadership in driving internationalization between CHRIST University and Miami.
Miami graduate realizes dream as U.S. ambassador
Shefali Razdan Duggal ’93 serves as U.S. ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Gift to strengthen commitment between Farmer School, South Korea
A new gift from the founders of an Ohio chemical company will continue to help FSB's ties with South Korea.
Where in the World is Miami: Thailand
Study abroad experiences in Luxembourg encouraged alumna Olivia Casey (Class of 2022) to teach high school math in Suphanburi, Thailand.
A university-wide effort made it possible
Where in the World is Miami: Italy
Senior Madison Wells spent Summer 2022 studying voice in Urbania, Italy through the FIO Italia program.
FSB entrepreneurship professor wins Dolibois Faculty Award for Innovation in Global Programming
Jim Friedman wins award for work on two projects with international components.
Faculty Research Profile: Saruna Ghimire
Focusing on the study of healthy aging among diverse communities, Saruna Ghimire collaborates with researchers in Nepal, Australia and Bangladesh.
Latina Entrepreneur Academy welcomes new graduates
The Latina Entrepreneur Academy celebrated 18 new graduates of its eight-week course on Nov. 5 at Miami's Voice of America Learning Center in West Chester.
ELLWC Consultants Share their Research
Two ELLWC student consultants recently presented at the 2022 National Conference on Peer Tutoring in Writing.
Celebrating International Education Week
International Education Week 2022, celebrated November 11-18, offers programming and events for the entire Miami and Oxford community
Students broaden their horizons with study abroad
Nursing students learn about different cultures in the context of their chosen career path while studying abroad.
Where in the World is Miami: Prague, Czech Republic
Madeline Varga spent Summer 2022 studying psychology in Prague, Czech Republic as an exchange student.
A guided discussion hosted by the Havighurst Center for Russian & Post-Soviet Studies
Students and citizens of the Oxford community gathered to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with music, food, and art
Reflecting on the UniDiversity Festival 2022
The annual Latin American and Caribbean UniDiversity Festival, a highlight of National Hispanic-Latino American Heritage Month at Miami, was held on September 30.
Miami’s Bridges Program Seeks Student Hosts
Residential Students: Are you interested in hosting a Bridges Program high school student participant? One overnight, chose from 4 weekends
Miami’s annual Latin American and Caribbean UniDiversity Festival is Sept. 30
"UniDiversity is a must for every Miami student and everyone else in the community, and I cannot wait to see it yet again this year," Efrain Pérez, co-president of Unidos
"International Connections" Series Brings the World to MacMillan Hall
Miamians who want to connect with others from a specific country, region, heritage or language are invited to attend the International Connections series happening throughout the semester.
The annual Latin American and Caribbean UniDiversity Festival is a highlight of National Hispanic-Latino American Heritage Month at Miami.
Synchronized Skating: Going Global
Whether studying abroad, attending a conference, or completing an internship, at least five different Miami student-athletes from the senior and collegiate synchronized skating teams spent time out...
Miami hosted 15 students from Colombia, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic, Panama, and Nicaragua to take classes, visit various Oxford organizations, and learn about life in the United States
Chi Pham Receives Ohio International Student Award
Chi Pham has been named as undergraduate winner for the OIC 2022 Outstanding International Student Award.
Farmer School alum named Fulbright Scholar for second time
There's a lot of things an economics degree can help prepare you for. Ask Bob Eckhart.
Christ University Lays Groundwork for New Collaborations
Guests from India meet with campus leadership to plan study abroad and articulated degree program initiatives
U.S.-India Internationalization Cohort Gathers at NAFSA
Participants bond over the shared vision to advance university internationalization in India.
Celebrating the Legacy of Robert E. Strippel
Student-produced video tells the story of the Robert E. Strippel Memorial Fund for Continuing Dialogue on Justice and Human Rights
Miami welcomes stellar class of Presidential Fellows
Exceptional students in class of 2026 hail from hometowns across the country and the world
Making headlines, educating the public
Miami faculty, staff, and students answer news media calls for expertise and human interest stories
It was an academic year marked with celebration and solemn reflection, of new beginnings and a heartfelt sendoff to nearly 4,300 graduates who spent two years muscling through the pandemic
GRC Grads Ready for Life After Miami
A time for reflection and anticipation as Class of 2022 receives Global Readiness Certificates
Dedicated volunteers make lifelong learning a priority
Miami students named Gilman Scholars
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships help fund study abroad experiences.
Padma Patil to lead Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness
New associate vice president to lead data collection, analysis, and reporting and transform how data is used at Miami
Miami Regionals E-Campus tapped as online learning model for international educators
International Visitor Leadership Program sends Kazakh higher education leaders to learn from the nationally recognized leader in online learning
