HIGHLIGHTING UD'S INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY
Volume 3, Number 1
Happy 90th to a UD innovation! Join us in celebrating a University of Delaware innovation, as we look back at America's first study abroad program and share stories of its ongoing legacy.
Volume 2, Number 1
How many countries have you visited? In this issue, expand your horizons with Ralph Begleiter, director of UD's Center for Political Communication (and former CNN world affairs correspondent) who recently reached the travel century mark.
Volume 1, Number 1
Our premier issue celebrates the opening of the Confucius Institute at UD, our continuing role in the Middle East Partnership Initiative and our world-class program for Olympic coaches. Welcome, world, to UD Global!
By tracey bryantOffice of Communications & Marketing
MISSION: The Institute for Global Studies (IGS) was established at the University of Delaware in 2009 to continue to expand the University's global reach and impact and to build and strengthen international partnerships for education and research.
MAJOR INITIATIVES: The Global Academic Initiative develops and strengthens multi-disciplinary academic programs. Research, Grants, and Contracts helps to secure external funding for projects and services that enhance UD's international academic and cultural climate. The Global Partnerships Initiative develops strategic partnerships with institutions of higher education, governmental and non-governmental agencies, industries, and civic groups around the world that are mutually beneficial and long-lasting.
PARTNERS: UD's seven colleges, the Area Studies programs, Confucius Institute, and centers across campus are active partners with the IGS. The IGS also collaborates with the English Language Institute, the Office for International Studies and Scholars, and UD Admissions.
CONTACTS: www.udel.edu/global
