
Global Initiatives News


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.

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


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


Miami University to celebrate Class of 2022 during commencement ceremony May 14
Nearly 4,300 degrees to be awarded and alumna Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Sharon Bannister to speak

Visit From Luxembourg Prime Minister Inspires MUDEC Students
Miami welcomes the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, His Excellency Xavier Bettel.

Like most 17-year-olds, Matthew Sause did not know what career path he wanted to study at Miami University. All he knew is that what interested him the most was life sciences. Today, Sause works as...

Class of 2022 Senior Spotlight Series
Follow along as we feature a new senior every other day on our social media channels

Telling refugees’ stories through a planned vocal symphony, 'Uplifting Unheard Voices'
“I will never forget these stories or the men and women who entrusted me with sharing their messages through my music,” said Martin Hebel, visiting faculty of Music who interviewed disp...