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.

 

Latest News
  • Black and white portrait of Israel Zangwill on blue background

    Jewish Studies in Special Collections at UD

    February 10, 2026 | Written by Mark Samuels Lasner, Senior Research Fellow, University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
    UD Library presents a special collection of works by famous Jewish writer Israel Zangwill.
  • Introducing the 2026 Legislative Fellows

    February 04, 2026 | Written by Sophonie Milord
    The University of Delaware’s Jerome R. Lewis Legislative Fellows Program celebrates 45 years with sixteen students from UD and Delaware State University who will work with the Delaware General Assembly through June 2026.
  • The CGAS Bulletin — Winter 2026

    January 21, 2026 | Distributed by Center for Global & Area Studies
    The CGAS community continues to grow as a vibrant hub for global learning. See the latest news about our students, alumni and faculty.

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