Global Initiatives News
Matthew Sweet receives Freeman-ASIA Award
Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA) provide scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia.
Five Miami students named Gilman Scholars
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships help fund study abroad experiences.
Luxembourg plaque unveiling honors one of Miami’s most immersive intercultural experiences
“It’s a thing of beauty and opportunity for education majors like no other.”
A daughter's decision advances her mother's dream
Mother and daughter Hanaa and Atheer Alghamdi are simultaneously pursuing master's degrees at Miami.
ELLWC consultant shares research at ECWCA conference
English Language Learner Writing Center consultant Lorelyn Nolte (Class of 2023) spoke on the application of Vygostkyan theory and the zone of proximal development (ZPD).
LYNX Project Art Song Concert to take place Thursday May 4th
This Thursday May 4th, 2023 at 7:30 pm, the Miami University Department of Music will host a unique collaboration between the LYNX Project, the Miami University Voice Studios, and the Miami Univers...
Perkins selected for Fulbright UK Summer Institute
The Fulbright UK Summer Institutes are three to four week programs for U.S. undergraduate students, who have no or very little travel experience outside North America.
A Translation of Silence: The 2023 César Chávez Day Celebration
A student reflects on the power of words to foster connection, change hearts, and make a difference.
Five Miamians offered Fulbright awards to conduct research or teach abroad
Recipients of Fulbright awards are selected in an open, merit-based competition that considers leadership potential, academic and/or professional achievement, and record of service.
CCA Global Readiness Certificate Cohort Announced
Twenty-four students from the College of Creative Arts join Miami's GRC Program
Fulbright IEA Grant Enables Young to Explore Internationalization of Higher Education in Taiwan
Associate Vice President of Global Initiatives Dr. Cheryl Young recently met with educational experts in Taiwan as part of a Fulbright International Education Administrators grant.
Global Initiatives Staff Present at "Across the Divide" Conference
Global Initiatives staff were part of several sessions at Miami's Diversity and Inclusion showcase.
Welsh Awarded 'Fund for Education Abroad' Scholarship
Emmanuella Welsh (Class of 2024) will use her scholarship to fund summer study abroad in South Korea
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...
Experience the Emerald Isle in a Miami education abroad program
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
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.
