Social work student goes global by embracing all the moments that matter
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Global Initiatives News
Archives and Artifacts offers Miami students opportunity to explore London’s research resources
Participants in the History program studied at British Library, Wimbledon, and more
Fourteen Miami students, alumni named Fulbright semifinalists
Fourteen Miami students and alumni are semifinalists in the 2025-2026 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition. Nine undergraduates, three graduate students, and two alumni have been recommended ...
Miami associate professor takes on lead editor role for prestigious art history journal
Jordan Fenton leads Ohio editorial board for African Arts
Eight Miami students named Gilman Scholars
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships help fund study abroad experiences.
Miami University ranks fourth in nation for study abroad among public doctoral universities
University sees increase in the percentage of undergraduates studying abroad
Economics professor visits Colombia as Fulbright-Hays participant
Jenny Minier spent four weeks across Colombia learning lessons she could bring back to Oxford.
Dalà Quartet in the Gallery: Watch Masters at Work
Free Concert and Open Masterclass at Miami University’s Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum
Miami hosts Ukrainian scholar in the College of Engineering and Computing
The BridgeUSA Ukrainian Academic Fellows Program builds connections between Ukrainian and U.S. scholars
Cross cultural pedagogy: A Brazilian adventure
In the College of Creative Arts, connections of all kinds occur on a daily basis. There are the obvious ones, between a student and professor, or between peers in a class. When those connections ex...
Miami University developing a new education abroad program in Lithuania and Latvia
Studying abroad can be a life-changing experience for students
Chris ’83 and Lynne Born Myers ’83, founders of Miami’s Project Dragonfly, a community igniting ecological and social change, anticipate their next transformation
Students take in Europe on FSB study abroad programs
A whirlwind tour of Farmer School of Business Global Program summer 2024 locations.
Michele Navakas receives Fulbright Danish Distinguished Scholar Award
She is the second Miami University faculty member since 2022 to receive a Distinguished Fulbright Scholar award
EHS Interim Dean Amity Noltemeyer Keynotes at the University of Hong Kong Conference
Amity Noltemeyer, the EHS Interim Dean, delivered the keynote presentation at the University of Hong Kong on June 7. Her presentation, titled "Publishing and Reviewing in Academic Journals: An Edit...
L.I.F.E conference examines interaction of faith, entrepreneurship
People from more than two dozen nations took part in the virtual conference
Five Model Arab League students win national awards
The CAS students competed at the NUMAL conference near Washington, DC.
The J-Term 2024 trips provided both cultural knowledge and research experience while studying abroad.
Miami’s newest Rangel Fellowship recipient is already a global citizen
Sinait Sarfino ’22, whose family fled South Sudan, aims to become a Foreign Service officer working on migration and refugee issues
Pura Vida: Education and Community in Costa Rica
Brian Schultz, professor and associate dean, and 18 Miami students visited La Paz Community School in Costa Rica for a day of learning and collaboration. This was part of their winter term program ...
After 10 years, Miami’s annual winter term still making an impact
Miami students made nearly 6,200 trips abroad and away in January from 2014-2023, according to Global Initiatives
Jordan Fenton Receives NEH Exhibition Implementation Grant as Co-Author
Jordan Fenton, Associate Professor of Art History, was awarded a $500,000 National Endowment for the Humanities, Exhibition Implementation Grant, along with Amanda M. Maples (Project Director and C...
A university-wide effort made it possible
‘Opportunities don’t end at the borders’
Miami University celebrates 55 years in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Celebrating International Education Week
International Education Week 2022, celebrated November 11-18, offers programming and events for the entire Miami and Oxford community
Kelsey Norris ‘24 spent time in Uruguay to work with and learn from local feminist leaders.
Sviatlana Tsikhaniouskaya spoke to students about the protests for democracy in her home country and how she is working with global leaders to make this a reality.
Oh, how you’ll grow (Part 2: studying away)
Hear about the power of networking, finding the confidence to live the life you want, and about learning how capable you really are
Surviving culture shock (Part 1: studying abroad)
Hear about the revelations that arise while studying abroad, ways to deal with culture shock, and about learning how to live on your own
Karla Guinigundo’s MacMillan Hall office filled with keepsakes from her travels
The director of global partnerships hopes to motivate students to accept the challenge of adding a global experience into their academic or professional development plans
Latin Grammy-winning flutist Nestor Torres will perform and speak on the Oxford and Regionals campuses and lead a music clinic at Talawanda High School
Belarus opposition leader to deliver the Havighurst Lecture this fall
Havighurst Center for Russian and Post-Soviet Studies welcomes Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the 2020 Belarusian opposition leader.
Art Museum to hold Heritage Symposium Oct 5-6
In conjunction with the current exhibition, Heritage: Shaping Past, Present, Future a two-day symposium is being held at the Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum (RCCAM) at Miami University. Partici...
Miami University CEC professor Justin Saul recently received a multi-year grant of $2.5 million funding research on potential treatments for osteoporosis in females from the National Institutes of ...
Angel Luo receives Ohio International Student Award
Yonglin 'Angel' Luo has been named as undergraduate winner for the OIC 2023 Outstanding International Student Award.
A study abroad champion gives back to Miami
Alumna Elizabeth 'Betsy' Salt (Western College Class of 1974) makes education abroad a reality for Miami students
When the funeral bills mounted, #MoveInMiami made a difference
After a graduate student sends much of his stipend to his family in Africa, he receives an unexpected gift to pay for food and a winter jacket
“A one of a kind, unique opportunity to study abroad in the heart of Europe as a graduate student”
Miami University to help support broadband and 5G workforce development strategy in Southwest Ohio
Recently, Miami University was announced by Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted to be part of a new Southwest Ohio regional hub, one of six regional hubs created to expand Ohio’s Broadband and 5G Se...
Batchelor Selected for Fulbright Specialist Program
Dr. Katherine Batchelor (Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry) has been selected to the Fulbright Specialist Roster.
Two awarded Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants
Lindsey Brinkman and Evan Moody are among 125 students nationwide to receive the award.
Global Initiatives Staff Present at NAFSA Conference
Global Initiatives staff presented at sessions of the 2023 NAFSA Conference in Washington, DC.
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.
GRC grads ready for the next chapter
A time for reflection and celebration as students from the Class of 2023 receive Global Readiness Certificates
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.
Global Initiatives Staff Present at "Across the Divide" Conference
Global Initiatives staff were part of several sessions at Miami's Diversity and Inclusion showcase.
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.
CCA Global Readiness Certificate Cohort Announced
Twenty-four students from the College of Creative Arts join Miami's GRC Program
Paper Engineering in Austria and Central Europe (PEACE) 2023
Paper engineering students studied abroad for three weeks in annual PEACE workshop.
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
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
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.
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.
