Center for Global & Area Studies

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Join the global village

The Center for Global and Area Studies at the University of Delaware promotes global awareness and fosters an academic community that is increasingly connected to the "global village." As a hub for global learning, we bring together faculty whose expertise spans disciplines and world regions. In addition to transnational and global issues, our academic programs enable undergraduate students to rigorously study Africa, Asia, Europe, the Islamic World, the Jewish diaspora, and Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula.

Wh​y Global and Area Studies at UD?

  • The World Economic Forum (WEF) underscores the increasing demand for professionals with cross-cultural competence, geopolitical awareness, and a deep understanding of global issues.
  • Roles in sustainable development, environmental policy, and corporate social responsibility are increasingly relevant.
  • Graduates in global studies or international studies can explore diverse career paths, including roles in international organizations like the United Nations, multinational corporations, non-governmental organizations focused on development and humanitarian aid, and government agencies involved in foreign affairs and trade policy.

 

Upcoming Feature Event


Symposium: Women and Yiddish – New Approaches to Gender, Sexuality, Language, and Culture


Followed by a special concert highlighting powerful women's songs of memory, resistance, and survival from the Yiddish Glory project.
 

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Latest News
  • A group of students holding plaques and award representatives, dressed in formal business attire, inside room with period furnishings and an Abraham Lincoln portrait.

    CGAS Student Achievement

    June 04, 2026 | Written by CAS Communication Staff
    The University of Delaware Center for Global & Area Studies recognizes Rachel Herway, recipient of the 2026 Alejandro Reyes Scholarship Award from the Pan American Association of Philadelphia.
  • Jewish Studies Program Newsletter — Spring 2026

    June 02, 2026 | Written by Jewish Studies Program
    The Jewish Studies Program shares its latest news, featuring student achievements, a remembrance of former Jewish Studies Director Jay Halio, and a talk with Holocaust survivor Jan Rocek.
  • Laura Carlson inaugurated as UD’s 29th president

    April 18, 2026 | Written by Amy Wolf
    Campus-wide celebration highlighted University’s forward-focused chapter driven by shared purpose and community.

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